Comparison

NativeScript Preview vs Screens 5

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NativeScript Preview

Instantly preview your NativeScript projects directly on your mobile device. See your native UI elements, from buttons to complex 2D/3D canvas renderings, come to life as you develop.

Highlights
  • Live preview on device
  • Native UI element rendering
  • 2D canvas rendering
  • 3D canvas rendering
  • Cross-platform development tool
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Preview NativeScript projects on your device – from basic native user interface elements like buttons, switches and sliders, to 2d/3d canvas renderings.

About

Screens 5

Access and control your Mac, Windows, Linux, or Raspberry Pi computers remotely from any device. Enjoy fast, secure connections with features like privacy masking, multi-display support, and file transfer.

Highlights
  • Remote computer access
  • Secure connections
  • Multi-display support
  • Clipboard sharing
  • File transfer
  • Privacy masking (Curtain Mode)
Features
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Access your computers from anywhere. Screens lets you remotely access your Mac, Windows PC, Linux PC, or Raspberry Pi from your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Vision Pro. Whether you’re connecting to a remote workstation, a headless Mac mini, or helping friends and family, Screens delivers fast, secure, and reliable remote desktop access wherever you are. REMOTE ACCESS FROM ANYWHERE Remote access is built right into Screens on Mac. For older Macs and Windows PCs, install Screens Connect to easily set up remote access over the internet. Need to connect to Linux or Raspberry Pi? Screens also integrates with Tailscale for secure, hassle-free connections. FAST, SECURE REMOTE DESKTOP ACCESS Screens is optimized for responsive remote control with support for: • Curtain Mode for private remote sessions on Mac • SSH connections and SSH keys • Secure password storage and quick logins • Observe or control remote computers • Adaptive and Full display quality BUILT FOR MODERN REMOTE WORKFLOWS Use Screens to: • Access remote Macs, PCs, Linux systems, and Raspberry Pi devices • Connect to headless Mac mini setups and remote workstations • Monitor long-running tasks from anywhere • Help friends, family, or coworkers remotely • Access your computers while traveling or away from home DO MORE WITH SCREENS Take advantage of powerful system features across iPhone and iPad: • Connect using Siri, Shortcuts, and Spotlight • Quickly connect to saved computers from widgets • Use external keyboards, mice, and trackpads • Use Apple Pencil on iPad • Display your remote computer on an external display with AirPlay POWERFUL FEATURES • Multi-display support • Clipboard sharing • File transfer between iPhone, iPad, or Vision Pro and Mac • Customizable connection settings for individual computers • Dictation support for remote text input • Session selection on Mac • iCloud synchronization • Full URL Schemes support • Touch ID, Face ID, Apple Watch, and password protection COMPATIBILITY • Connect from iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro • Connect to Mac, Windows PC, Linux PC, and Raspberry Pi • Screens Connect is built into Screens for Mac on macOS 14.6 or later • Standalone Screens Connect is available for Macs running macOS 10.13 or later and PCs running Windows 10 or later • Clipboard sharing on Windows and Linux supports text only • Sound transmission is not supported due to VNC protocol limitations • Screens does not support connections to iPhone, iPad, or Vision Pro devices Screens gives you secure, reliable access to your computers anytime, anywhere. Privacy Policy: https://screens.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://screens.app/terms

Screenshots

NativeScript Preview4 screens
Screens 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NativeScript Preview at none against Screens 5's 6. NativeScript Preview also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Screens 5's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 19%) and ratings volume (541 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screens 5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. NativeScript Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NativeScript Preview holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screens 5 has 541 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of NativeScript Preview's written reviews are positive against 49% of Screens 5's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NativeScript Preview ships an update every 3 weeks, Screens 5 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NativeScript Preview versus Screens 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNativeScript PreviewScreens 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better4.5 (541 ratings)
Positive reviews19.4% of reviews49.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5541 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopernStudio LLCEdovia Inc.

Customer experience

NativeScript Preview

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative69.4%

Screens 5

All ratings541 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews300 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative42.7%

Bugs and requests

NativeScript Preview

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Screens 5

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to delete auto-saved nearby devices
  • Inconsistent behavior when editing device configurations
  • Screens Connect failing to work reliably

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to block remote input while keeping remote desktop visible
  • File transfer between Mac and iOS/iPadOS
  • Upgrade pricing for existing users

In-app purchases

None

NativeScript Preview

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Screens 5

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.491 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Family UpgradeFree
  • Lifetime2 variants$179.99

Questions

Is NativeScript Preview free?
NativeScript Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screens 5 free?
Screens 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NativeScript Preview or Screens 5?
NativeScript Preview is rated higher. NativeScript Preview averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Screens 5 averages 4.5 from 541 ratings.
Do NativeScript Preview or Screens 5 have ads?
Neither NativeScript Preview nor Screens 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NativeScript Preview or Screens 5?
NativeScript Preview ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screens 5 fortnightly. Most recently, NativeScript Preview was updated on June 9, 2026 and Screens 5 on September 22, 2026.

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