Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Screens 5 is 95 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Screens 5 Reviews: Is It Legit?

Name: Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop
Rating: 4.52261 (597 reviews)

Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop

Edovia Inc.

🔧 Utilities

📊 Productivity

Customer Experience

Positive experience49.2% of reviews

Neutral8.3% of reviews

Negative experience42.5% of reviews

~ Based on 313 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say about Screens 5

Reviews of Screens 5 are mixed: the Utilities app is rated 4.5/5 from 597 App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent remote access, intuitive and user-friendly interface. Top complaints: unreliable connection and frequent disconnections, expensive subscription model. Summarized from real user reviews.

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 90/100.

This assessment is based on 597 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.5/5.

Safety Analysis

88.6% of ratings point to a safe experience

1.5% of ratings suggest some concerns

9.8% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 590 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 95/100.

Based on 95 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

Most Recent Highest Rated Lowest Rated

The Perfect Solution

I have tried everything from ‘Back To My Mac’ onwards and never found a solution to remote connection that has ever been this useable and reliable. Rock steady connections, quality graphics and works wlll even on slower internet connections . I sincerely could not survive without it. File transfer is drag and drop and works well for small docs. But best to compile with a dropbox account for faster large file transfers.

Jjodge

9 days ago

Great app

Easy access to your Mac from your iPhone! Thanks for the iPhone Duo support. 4 and not 5 stars because my remote connection stills depends on VPN, the standard paths did not work

BPBruno Pantaleao

12 days ago

Response from developer

Thanks for the review! We're glad you're enjoying Screens and the new iPhone Duo support! Unfortunately, some network configurations prevent direct remote connections, which is why a VPN may be necessary. The good news is that we're working on improving remote connectivity to make connecting to your computers easier, regardless of your network configuration. Stay tuned for future updates! Thanks for your support!

Very annoying new feature I cannot turn off

I now seem to be forced to login EVERY SINGLE TIME I USE SCREENS just to see the various logins available to me. Even after logging in to see the main selection screen, if I just click away from it once, it locks up again. While I appreciate nods to security, this overboard approach makes the app virtually unusable. Please allow this ‘feature’ to be optional.

OOdylih

18 days ago

Response from developer

Hi! If you're referring to the Lock Screens feature, it's designed to protect your saved connections from unauthorized access. This feature is optional and disabled by default. You can enable it, configure when Screens locks, or disable it at any time in the app settings under Privacy. If you're experiencing something different, please contact us at screens@edovia.com with a few more details and screenshots. We'll be happy to help!

Make your pricing visible

I see that you chastised another user on pricing, but I didn’t see it on your page here. It isn’t on your website. I googled it and a site said that lifetime was $79.99. So I downloaded it and it had a splash page that said that lifetime was $249.99. For the average person, that’s just way too much for what this is. And people are so sick of subscriptions. They’re just vibe coding their own apps now instead.

Would pay $80. Would never pay $250. Take my feedback for what it’s worth.

PSPaul Sande

23 days ago

Response from developer

Hi. Screens’s pricing is listed in the In-App Purchases section at the bottom of the App Store product page, and all available plans are clearly presented when you first launch the app. We also offer a 7-day free trial so you can try Screens before committing to a purchase. A single purchase covers iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro, with Family Sharing support. We continuously maintain and improve Screens, adding features such as file transfers, Tailscale integration, improved remote access, and support for the latest Apple operating systems. Developing and maintaining a reliable remote desktop app requires ongoing work, and our pricing reflects that commitment. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at screens@edovia.com.

The best Remote-to-Mac app there is

This app solves my problem of being able to fluidly access my macs from my ipad. It just works. If there is any issue the support always gets you sorted within minutes rather than days.

HHörer001

23 days ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re glad Screens is working so well for you and that you’ve had a great experience with our support. We really appreciate your kind words and continued support!

La meilleure app VNC

Utilisateur fidèle depuis des années pour accéder à distance à mon Mac et à des Raspberry Pi, Screens fait partie de mes applications préférées.
Elle n'a pas cessé de se bonifier avec le temps. Bravo !

LLe•Mat

25 days ago

Response from developer

Merci beaucoup pour ce superbe commentaire et pour votre fidélité au fil des années ! Nous sommes ravis de savoir que Screens fait partie de vos applications préférées. Nous travaillons constamment à l’améliorer et avons de belles nouveautés à vous présenter dans les prochaines semaines. Encore merci pour votre soutien et bonne journée !

Excellent, easy to use and good performance

I’m typing this review while I’m in Vietnam accessing my home machines back in New Zealand. Tailscale makes it secure and easy, Screens provides an easy and performant connection. I used to use Mocha VNC but there is no comparison in terms of easy of use and performance. Screens + Blink are my super powers for remote work via my iPad. Screens is good enough that I often don’t even grab my laptop from my home office and instead use my iPad if I want to do something on that machine. Amazing implementation of remote desktop. Highly recommend!

Ssumisu3

a month ago

Response from developer

Hi! Thanks so much for sharing this. We’re thrilled to hear that Screens has become such an important part of your remote workflow, especially while travelling halfway around the world! Knowing that Screens makes your iPad good enough to leave the laptop behind is a fantastic compliment. We’re constantly working to make Screens faster, easier to use, and as reliable as possible wherever you happen to be. Thanks again for the kind words and recommendation. Safe travels, and cheers from the Screens team!

Inutilisable

Impossible de l’utiliser, j’ai un message d’erreur Paramètre incorrect. mais sans aucun détail

Eevernichon

a month ago

Response from developer

Bonjour, Nous pouvons vous aider à identifier l’origine du problème. Veuillez nous envoyer un rapport de diagnostic depuis Screens > Aide > Support. Nous pourrons ainsi examiner votre configuration et déterminer ce qui empêche la connexion de fonctionner. Salutations!

A necessity in the agentic era

Tailscale integration is great! Makes it easy to use my iPad mini to connect to all my remote machines without having to use a cloud host I don’t trust.

Cchoochoochase

a month ago

App ist nicht kostenlos

Keine Funktion ohne Abo. Wieso wird die App kostenlos im AppStore angeboten, wenn dann in der App nichts funktioniert ohne dass man ein Abo abschließt? Dann muss das klar im AppStore sichtbarer sein dass sie App keinerlei Funktion hat, wenn man kein Abo abschließt.

MMel0ne

a month ago

Response from developer

Hallo, danke für Ihr Feedback. Screens kann kostenlos aus dem App Store heruntergeladen und angesehen werden, zum Herstellen von Remote-Verbindungen ist jedoch ein Abonnement oder ein Lifetime-Kauf erforderlich. Wir bewerben Screens nicht als kostenlos nutzbare App. Die verfügbaren Käufe und Abonnements werden zudem im App Store im Bereich „In-App-Käufe“ aufgeführt. Die Schaltfläche „Laden“ bedeutet, dass für den Download der App keine Vorabzahlung erforderlich ist – nicht, dass alle Funktionen kostenlos angeboten werden. So können Sie Screens zunächst herunterladen und ansehen und bei Interesse die 7-tägige kostenlose Testphase des Jahresabonnements nutzen. Wir hoffen, dass dies die Preisgestaltung etwas klarer macht. Falls Sie Fragen zu Screens, den verfügbaren Optionen oder zur Preisgestaltung haben, können Sie uns jederzeit unter screens@edovia.com kontaktieren. Wir helfen Ihnen gerne weiter.

I wanted it to be good

I wanted this to be good so badly but it crashes every time I try to connect. That's an improvement on a week ago, when I couldn't close the pop up that showed up when you first open the app. Seems surprisingly poorly coded

Pproofbygazing

2 months ago

No support for longtime Screens 4 purchases

This trend of no longer supporting one-time purchase apps (like Screens 4) and expect another one-time purchase 4x the original cost ($179) is unacceptable.

Sspaceboy405

2 months ago

Great for remote connection

I’ve been using Screens since I had a new iPad 2, and it’s been consistently reliable for remote connection to my Mac at home or work in all that time. Probably my most memorable experience was in taking a final online for a class I needed to complete a BA degree when I’d already been accepted to a graduate program. The test was via a Flash app, so, as I was away from home, I used a browser (Mac-only) that could emulate Flash on my MacBook Pro via Screens to take the test. I was in downtown Berkeley at the time and cellular reception was not optimal (NIMBY stuff), and there was no wireless where I was. Using Screens I was able to complete the final (graded A), the class (also an A), obtain the BA I thought I’d earned years before (clerical non-communication didn’t inform me), and head off to a graduate program in Boston and eventually Oxford. Screens made my graduate experience possible, quite literally.

KOKevin Oxford

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much for the kind words and for sharing your story, Kevin! We’re thrilled that Screens was there when you needed it at such a critical moment, and that it has continued to serve you well all these years. Stories like yours mean a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your longtime support. If you ever need assistance, have a question, or simply want to share a suggestion, we’d love to hear from you at screens@edovia.com. Cheers!

Great VNC for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Windows.

I used Screens for many years, and it has matured into a comprehensive utility for accessing remote computers, whether on your local network, or across the internet. Support for Tailscale VPN makes secure, encrypted connections easy, and support within the app for “Screens Connect” is a terrific feature. It eliminates the need for running the stand-alone “Screens Connect” app, and also allows the flexibility to configure your VNC port using your router’s UPNP or setting the port up manually. Try it, and you will see how you can connect remotely with all your personal computers.

SGSab Gigo

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thanks so much for the kind words and for using Screens over the years! It truly means a lot to us. If you ever have any questions, feedback, or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out at screens@edovia.com. Cheers!

Great app and great support!

I recently moved from RealVNC to Screens 5. I think the interface is much more friendly.

I had one minor problem and I filed a support ticket. They had a TestFlight version with a fix ready for me to try and use the next day. They sent me multiple email updates on the process of getting the fix into a general release. I always knew exactly what to expect.

I was very impressed. Great support and great follow-through!

Kkpreslan

2 months ago

Does NOTHING without subscription

Don’t really know anything more.

UUselessdetails

2 months ago

Solid VNC client, but with an irritating quirk

This is a good, solid and reliable VNC client. I use it from my iPad when I need access to a GUI on my Raspberry Pi devices, as well as numerous other servers, and it has never let me down.

The one super irritating quirk I have found is that when one creates a custom connection the connection description is auto-corrected. I don’t know whether that’s from iOS or from the app itself, but when one has multiple connections with non-dictionary server names this “feature” can definitely cause issues. In some cases I have had to edit my connection to correct a server description as many as three times.

To the developers I offer a feature request: please disable auto correction when one is entering server names and connection descriptions. It would be a great help for those of us who don’t rely on dictionary names.

Sseegeedubya

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thanks for pointing this out! Screens 5.9 is now available and disables autocorrection for connection names and descriptions, so this behaviour should now be fixed. We hope you'll consider updating your rating once you've had a chance to try the new version. If you run into anything else, please don't hesitate to contact us at screens@edovia.com — we're always happy to help. Thanks for using Screens!

Intermittent disconnections

Screens 4 works perfectly with my MacBookPro. Screens 5 keeps disconnected and attempts to reconnect. Really annoying and frustrating. Tried many different methods and no luck. Had to use Screens 4. The only thing that attracted me to buy Screens 5 was the password auto populating feature. Apart from that, nothing is better and it is not worth the money. I would appreciate if I could get a refund.

Ssteve33476

2 months ago

Response from developer

Hi! Sorry you're experiencing this. Screens 5 should not repeatedly disconnect like this, and this is most likely related to the connection or configuration rather than expected behaviour. Please contact us from Screens > Settings > Help > Support Request and send a diagnostics report. We'll be happy to investigate what's causing the disconnections and help get things working properly. Cheers!

Latest update does not allow iPads to connect

Was great but not usable now. The app sees the Mac but is not allowing to connect when the same details via the iPhone work fine. The help docs are useless.

Thanks for the response. Fix your help docs. The advice it gave was check your credentials which is as much use a a chocolate teapot. To a normal person that is check your username and password and those were working fine on iOS so why would they not work on the iPad! I ended up debugging it and tracking it down to a permissions issue which the iOS version was fine with but the iPad was not. Once I fixed that it works on iPads. I updated my os and that is what must of caused the issue but infuriating that it was working perfectly fine on iOS but not iPadOS.

UUberNinjaReviewer

2 months ago

Exceptional Product and Customer Service

It’s been over a year since my last review, and things have only gotten better. Connection is easy and great. I love this product. It enables me to work off my computer in New Jersey while in Central America. PRIOR REVIEW: I gotta hand it to them, they mastered what so many companies cannot seem to do - MASTERED CUSTOMER SERVICE. Have a problem? Email them and you will receive a prompt response. The response has been helpful each time I had a question. The product itself enables me to work remotely from anywhere in the world.

NANJ Appeal

3 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that Screens and our support team have made a difference for you. Enabling remote work from anywhere is exactly what we strive for, and it’s great to know we’ve hit the mark. Thanks again for your kind words!