Comparison

bHaptics Player 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

bHaptics Player

Enhance your virtual reality experience by connecting your haptic feedback devices. This app allows integration with a wide range of VR titles, including PS VR 2 content, to deepen immersion. Manage your devices and account for seamless use.

Highlights
  • Connect haptic feedback devices
  • Support for Steam VR and Meta Quest titles
  • PS VR 2 content integration
  • Manage haptic devices
  • Manage bHaptics account
Features
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bHaptics now supports over 300 Steam VR and Meta Quest titles, extending to PS VR 2 content. Experience heightened immersion by linking your TactSuit. ――――――― How to Use the bHaptics Player App • Integrate your bHaptics devices with PS VR 2. • Connect and manage your bHaptics devices. • Manage your bHaptics account. For more information, visit our website: • Homepage: https://www.bhaptics.com/ • Shop: https://www.bhaptics.com/shop • Contact the Developer: contact@bhaptics.com

About

Screens 5

Access your Mac, Windows, Linux, or Raspberry Pi computers remotely from your Apple devices. Offers fast, secure, and reliable desktop access for work, travel, or helping others. Integrates with modern workflows and system features for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Remote access to Mac, Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi
  • Fast and secure VNC connections
  • Curtain Mode for private sessions
  • SSH connections and key support
  • Clipboard and file transfer
  • Multi-display support
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
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

bHaptics Player4 screens
Screens 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screens 5 at 4.5 against bHaptics Player's 3.6. Screens 5 also leads on ratings volume (608 vs 14) and device support (4 vs 2). bHaptics Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 $4.99 per month. bHaptics Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screens 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screens 5 has 608 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 49% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bHaptics Player ships an update monthly, Screens 5 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
bHaptics Player versus Screens 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbHaptics PlayerScreens 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (14 ratings)4.5 (608 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better49.2% of reviews
Number of ratings14608 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB69 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperbHaptics Co., Ltd.Edovia Inc.

Customer experience

bHaptics Player

All ratings14 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Screens 5

All ratings590 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews313 reviews
Positive49.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative42.5%

Bugs and requests

bHaptics Player

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

bHaptics Player

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Screens 5

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.491 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Family UpgradeFree
  • Lifetime2 variants$199.99

Questions

Is bHaptics Player free?
bHaptics Player 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, bHaptics Player or Screens 5?
Screens 5 is rated higher. bHaptics Player averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Screens 5 averages 4.5 from 608 ratings.
Do bHaptics Player or Screens 5 have ads?
Neither bHaptics Player nor Screens 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, bHaptics Player or Screens 5?
bHaptics Player ships an update monthly, and Screens 5 fortnightly. Most recently, bHaptics Player was updated on November 2, 2026 and Screens 5 on November 7, 2026.

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