Windows on Mac
Two of our apps exist to answer one question: you have an Apple Silicon Mac, and something you need runs only on Windows. Boot Camp is gone; virtualization has taken its place.
WinRun or SubWin?
They share the same engine but answer different needs.
| WinRun | SubWin | |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Windowed Mac app | Menu-bar background app |
| Interaction | Direct keyboard, mouse, display | Windows App over RDP |
| Best for | Occasional Windows, one app at a time | Always-on Windows, all day |
| Pricing | Pay-as-you-go — $0.99 / 3 hours | One-time $99, Family Sharing |
| Peripherals | Webcam, mic, audio — built in | Routed via Windows App |
| Clipboard & drag-and-drop | Bidirectional, native | Via your RDP client |
| Multi-device | Single Mac only | Mac, iPad, iPhone on your network |
| Family Sharing | Per-Mac balance, not shared | Shared with your Family group |
Quick rule of thumb: if Windows is a place you visit, choose WinRun. If Windows is a place you live, choose SubWin.
WinRun — Windows as a Place You Visit
One click opens a full Windows 11 desktop in a Mac window. Pay by the minute with a top-up balance — 20 free minutes included — and the timer stops the moment you close the window. Ideal for occasional needs: running that one .exe, a Windows-only website, or quick testing.
Learn more · Download on the Mac App Store
SubWin — Windows as a Place You Live
A headless Windows 11 that lives in your menu bar and runs quietly in the background all day, reached with Microsoft’s Windows App from your Mac, iPad, or iPhone. One-time purchase, Family Sharing included. Ideal when Windows is part of your daily workflow.
Learn more · Download on the Mac App Store
Still Deciding?
Email support@lonefondness.com — tell us what you need to run, and we’ll point you to the right app.