Iperius Console vs Screens 5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Iperius Console
This application provides a centralized dashboard to monitor backup results, error details, and the health status of PCs, servers, and virtual machines. It allows for remote updates, job scheduling changes, and running backup jobs. Users can configure custom groups, accounts, and permissions for multi-user management.
- Centralized backup monitoring
- Remote job scheduling
- Error detail reporting
- System health status
- Multi-user management
- Remote program updates
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Iperius Console is a powerful monitoring tool and centralized dashboard for Iperius Backup. It easily allows to view backup results, error details, and the health status of PCs, Servers and Virtual Machines. You can use it to update Iperius Backup, change job schedulings and run backup jobs remotely. You can configure custom groups, accounts and related permissions. Iperius Console is accessible by a common browser, a dedicated Windows/MAC application, or through mobile apps Monitor all the backups remotely in a centralized way: 1. Complete solution for MSPs 2. Monitor all your backups from a single web panel 3. Comprehensive reports and error details 4. Management of workgroups, computers and jobs 5. Detailed information on the monitored computers 6. Possibility to run backups remotely 7. Possibility to update Iperius remotely 8. Edit and configure backup schedulings remotely 9. Stop receiving hundreds of emails to check the backups of your clients Monitor all backup tasks in one fell swoop: Iperius Backup includes a powerful web monitoring feature for all installations and all backups. The Iperius Console allows you to view the results of backups, see the details of any errors, update the program remotely, and run backups remotely. In addition you have many information to know the status of each PC or server where Iperius is installed. Multiuser Management: Create custom users and administrators with different viewing and action permissions. You can create a user who only has access to certain workgroups and can only view them, but cannot run backups or delete items.
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.
- Remote computer access
- Secure connections
- Multi-display support
- Clipboard sharing
- File transfer
- Privacy masking (Curtain Mode)
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Iperius Console at none against Screens 5's 6. Iperius Console also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 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
Both are free to download. Screens 5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Iperius Console asks for nothing beyond the download.
Iperius Console ships an update every 3 weeks, Screens 5 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Iperius Console | Screens 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (584 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 48.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 584 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enter Software | Edovia Inc. |
Customer experience
Iperius Console
Screens 5
Bugs and requests
Iperius Console
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
Iperius Console
No in-app purchases
Screens 5
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.491 Year
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Family UpgradeFree
- Lifetime2 variants$199.99
Questions
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Is Screens 5 free?
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