Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Screens 5 is 85 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Screens 5 User Reviews

Name: Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop
Rating: 4.5 (514 reviews)

Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop

Edovia Inc.

🔧 Utilities

📊 Productivity

Customer Experience

Positive experience49.6% of reviews

Neutral7.1% of reviews

Negative experience43.3% of reviews

~ Based on 282 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Screens 5. Based on 514 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

🚀Excellent remote access
👍Intuitive and user-friendly interface
🔒Secure SSH-based remote control
👍Native to Apple ecosystem
🚀High-quality remote desktop rendering

Negative things

🐛Unreliable connection and frequent disconnections
💰Expensive subscription model
🔒Requires complex networking setup (port forwarding, Tailscale)
🐛Issues with full-screen mode and window management
🐛Telemetry and analytics cannot be disabled

Is Screens 5 Safe?

Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for Screens 5 is 89/100.

This assessment is based on 514 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.5/5.

Safety Analysis

88.1% of ratings point to a safe experience

1.4% of ratings suggest some concerns

10.5% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 514 App Store ratings for Screens 5.

Is Screens 5 Legit?

Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Screens 5 is 85/100.

Based on 85 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

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Not for RDP

Not for windows rdp and requires a subscription
Compatible with VNC and true own server

jriosgax

14 days ago

Overall good

It works pretty well. But my main gripe is that the screens do not curve. It would be much more usable to me if they did.

Particularidiom

21 days ago

Paywall

A free app should not lock all of its functionality behind a paywall

Waddddddddd

a month ago

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. We understand that a subscription is not the right choice for everyone. For clarification for anyone reading this review: Screens is not advertised as a free app. Whether the App Store displays the button as “Get” is entirely determined by Apple. We have no control over that. The App Store also clearly indicates that Screens offers In-App Purchases before you download it. Screens requires a subscription to use, but we also offer a 7-day free trial that can be canceled at any time before it ends if you decide it’s not the right fit. While VNC is an open standard, a modern remote desktop app doesn’t build itself. We develop and maintain our own VNC implementation and continuously invest in features such as secure remote access, file transfers, Tailscale integration, support for Apple Vision Pro, and ongoing compatibility with new versions of macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. We strive to be transparent about our pricing so everyone can decide whether Screens is the right solution for them.

Schade

Nicht wirklich brauchbar, wenn man mit dem Apple Pencil auf dem iPad und dem Remote-Mac arbeiten möchte. Der Cursor greift nicht, Fenster können nicht an den Ecken vergrößert/verkleinert werden und die Textauswahl ist mehr oder weniger Glücksache. Ärgerlich.

chkah

a month ago

Response from developer

Es tut uns leid, dass Sie diese Erfahrung gemacht haben. Apple Pencil wird von Screens bereits seit über einem Jahr unterstützt und sollte für Ziehen, Größenänderungen und Textauswahl problemlos funktionieren. Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns unter screens@edovia.com mit den Modellen Ihrer Geräte sowie den verwendeten iPadOS- und macOS-Versionen. Wir helfen Ihnen gerne dabei, das Problem zu untersuchen.

ability to switch Apple ID accounts within the iPhone app settings

Please add the ability to switch Apple ID accounts within the iPhone app settings. Users should be able to sign in and switch accounts using their email and password, similar to how Grok, Claude, and Codex handle authentication.

Monte Cristo Graph

a month ago

Screen 5 - Best VNC Client

I’ve been a longtime customer of Screens, I think for well over a decade. Screens 5 is by far the best release, and every major release prior were also great. It feels natural, and just works. It works very well on iPads with Magic Keyboards, and also works great on Apple Vision Pro. While I don’t use the TailScale integration built into the app, it works perfectly with the external TailScale app as the active system VPN.

adrummmond7

a month ago

Kostenlos?

App ist kostenlos, damit es aber funktioniert muss man ein Abonoment abschließen.

Keine Verbindung für „kostenlos“ hergestellt, 1 Stern für diese Täuschung! Ändert es in kostenpflichtig und nicht kostenlos. Irgendwann brauch man bei OpenSource oder Freeware auch noch ein Abonnement.

Kleiner Delphin

a month ago

Response from developer

Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback. Wir verstehen, dass ein Abonnement nicht für jeden die richtige Wahl ist. Zur Klarstellung für alle, die diese Bewertung lesen: Wir bewerben Screens nicht als kostenlose App. Außerdem haben wir keinen Einfluss darauf, ob der App Store den Button mit „Laden“ oder „Gratis“ anzeigt. Diese Bezeichnung wird ausschließlich von Apple festgelegt. Für die Nutzung von Screens ist ein Abonnement erforderlich. Das wird sowohl auf der Produktseite im App Store unter „In-App-Käufe“ als auch in der App selbst deutlich angezeigt, bevor ein Abonnement abgeschlossen werden muss. Das VNC-Protokoll ist zwar ein offener Standard, aber eine leistungsfähige Remote-Desktop-App entwickelt sich nicht von selbst. Screens verwendet keine Drittanbieter-VNC-Bibliotheken. Wir entwickeln und pflegen unsere eigene Implementierung und investieren kontinuierlich in Funktionen wie sicheren Fernzugriff, Dateiübertragungen, Tailscale-Integration, Unterstützung für Apple Vision Pro sowie die laufende Anpassung an neue Versionen von macOS, iOS und iPadOS. Wir legen großen Wert auf Transparenz bei unserer Preisgestaltung, damit jeder selbst entscheiden kann, ob Screens die richtige Lösung für ihn ist.

Not everyone uses TailScale

Unsure why the new version has no way to manually configure ports. I have UPnP disabled and manage all remote ports manually. I hope there is no immediate plan to totally eliminate the standalone ScreensConnect client port manager.

haymoose

a month ago

Bad

Paywall, requires subscription. Do Not Download

TheOnlyRealReview1

a month ago

Really solid and easy to use

I’m really happy with this app, and the support are very responsive + helpful.

Istanbul007

a month ago

Awesome

Great software that allows you to remote to MAC laptop or desktop.

simple is better

2 months ago

An sich gut

Bedienung super, aber nicht 100% zuverlässig. Bleibt öfter im Ladebildschirm hängen, Zwischenablage geht trotz Haken nicht immer etc. Trotzdem ein Blick wert

Link1600

2 months ago

Response from developer

Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung und Ihr Feedback. Es freut uns, dass Ihnen Screens insgesamt gefällt. Wir würden gerne mehr über die von Ihnen beschriebenen Probleme erfahren, beispielsweise das Hängenbleiben im Ladebildschirm oder die Zwischenablage, die nicht immer funktioniert. Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns unter screens@edovia.com und teilen Sie uns weitere Details mit. Wir schauen uns das gerne genauer an. Wir wünschen Ihnen einen schönen Tag!

Not recommended if you use two Apple IDs

I have two Apple IDs on my Mac. I purchased the subscription with one Apple ID, but whenever I switch the App Store to my other account, Screens 5 keeps asking me to subscribe again.
The subscription only works after I sign out of the App Store and switch back to the original Apple ID. This is extremely inconvenient and frustrating.
I’m planning to cancel my subscription because of this. If you use two Apple IDs, I strongly recommend not subscribing to this app. It is simply too painful to use in this situation.

XcellRB

2 months ago

Latest update broke the software

The latest update is a joke and an absolute disaster. The following functionality no longer works: saved links, clicking on the remote computer, scrolling is so slow it’s essentially broken. In sum: all functionality has been destroyed. Despite having the better part of a year, I canceled and moved to Astropad Workbench because it actually works, even though I don’t like it as well.

Michael in Madrid

2 months ago

Freezes constantly

The app used to work flawlessly but recently the remote access freezes constantly. Like every minute. The app needs to be closed and re opened each time. It’s just a visual freeze, text still works but you can’t see anything until closing the app and re opening it. Using it on iPad Pro and Mac mini m4.

0xlucy

2 months ago

Great app on all devices.

The only caveat is that a -very wide- screen is not curved on the Vision Pro and makes it hard to use the screen in VR. Other than that, the best app for connecting to remove devices. Only beaten by Apply native AirPlay feature (which requires to be next to the Macbook…)

DaRealItchy

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to leave a review! We’re glad you’re enjoying Screens across your devices. Regarding curved windows on Vision Pro: we’d love to support them as well. Unfortunately, Apple currently doesn’t make that capability available to third-party developers, so it’s not something we can implement yet. As soon as Apple opens up the API, it’s definitely something we’d like to explore for Screens. If you ever have questions, suggestions, or run into any issues, don’t hesitate to reach out at screens@edovia.com. We’re always happy to help.

keeps interrupting me asking for feedback

Any app that asks me for feedback repeatedly and does not provide a “don’t ask me again” button automatically gets the lowest possible rating from me.

The Future Blob

2 months ago

IME change not work

Also function keys and spotlight feature

상어악어돌멩이

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thanks for your review. We’d be happy to investigate the IME issue if you contact us at screens@edovia.com with more details. Screens also includes a Spotlight button in the toolbar for quick access.

제꺼는 접속이 안되네요

로그인이 안됩니다 방금 결제했는데 환불 부탁드립니다

방배동픽시도령

2 months ago

Response from developer

안녕하세요. 문의해 주셔서 감사합니다. 로그인 또는 연결 문제는 저희가 도와드릴 수 있습니다. 자세한 내용을 확인할 수 있도록 screens@edovia.com 으로 연락해 주세요. 환불을 원하시는 경우에는 Apple을 통해 요청하셔야 합니다. 감사합니다.

Works great but missing one key feature

Works really well, I connect to my home pc with a curve ultrawide monitor and everything is very smooth. It would be 5 stars if I could curve my ultrawide virtual screen.

BigJac09

2 months ago

Response from developer

Hi, Thanks for the review! We’re glad Screens is working well with your ultrawide monitor. Curved virtual displays are something we’d love to support in the future, and feedback like yours helps us prioritize improvements. If you ever need assistance, feel free to reach out at screens@edovia.com. Cheers!