Comparison

ProFind Remote 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

ProFind Remote

Search your Mac's files from your iPhone or iPad over a local network. Download and share files, browse favorite folders, and get file information. Requires the companion Mac application.

Highlights
  • Search Mac files from iOS
  • Download and share files
  • Access ProFind sidebar
  • Browse favorite folders
  • Get file info and hashes
  • Encrypted network connection
Features
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Search your Mac from your iPhone or iPad on your local network. Companion iOS app for ProFind for Mac. Allows you to search for files on your Mac and download and share them with other iOS apps. Gives access to the ProFind sidebar which includes favorite, recent downloads and much more. Also includes the ability to browser favorite folders, get info and calculate hashes on files. Searching and downloads are performed over an encrypted network connection. Requires ProFind for Mac: https://www.zeroonetwenty.com/profind/

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

ProFind Remote4 screens
Screens 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screens 5 at 49% against ProFind Remote's 0%. Screens 5 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 15 months). ProFind Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ProFind Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screens 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screens 5 has 597 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ProFind Remote's written reviews are positive against 49% of Screens 5's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProFind Remote ships an update every 15 months, Screens 5 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ProFind Remote versus Screens 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProFind RemoteScreens 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (9 ratings)4.5 (597 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews49.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9597 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoss TullochEdovia Inc.

Customer experience

ProFind Remote

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Screens 5

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

Bugs and requests

ProFind Remote

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

ProFind Remote

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 ProFind Remote free?
ProFind Remote 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, ProFind Remote or Screens 5?
Screens 5 is rated higher. ProFind Remote averages 3.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Screens 5 averages 4.5 from 597 ratings.
Do ProFind Remote or Screens 5 have ads?
Neither ProFind Remote nor Screens 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProFind Remote or Screens 5?
ProFind Remote ships an update every 15 months, and Screens 5 fortnightly. Most recently, ProFind Remote was updated on October 29, 2026 and Screens 5 on November 3, 2026.

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