# Server Manager vs Screens 5

The clearest difference is rating: Screens 5 at 4.5 against Server Manager's 1.0. Screens 5 also leads on ratings volume (578 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Server Manager's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Server Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Screens 5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screens 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screens 5 has 578 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Server Manager's written reviews are positive against 49% of Screens 5's.

Server Manager ships an update weekly, Screens 5 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Server Manager | Screens 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/server-manager/id1569857083/reviews) | **[4.5 (578 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screens-5-vnc-remote-desktop/id1663047912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **578** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **48.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monolithic Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453918502) | [Edovia Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284606519) |

## What reviewers say

### Server Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/server-manager/id1569857083)

Manage your FileMaker Servers with ease. This app offers iCloud sync, Siri integration, and a dashboard for quick overviews. Perform database actions, manage clients, and configure schedules efficiently.

**Highlights:** iCloud Sync across devices, Siri integration for server info, Dashboard with status overview, Database actions (open, close, delete), Client management and messaging, Schedule creation and monitoring, 2FA and Claris ID support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Standard Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Screens 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screens-5-vnc-remote-desktop/id1663047912)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.49 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Family Upgrade | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent remote access
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure SSH-based remote control
- 👍 Native to Apple ecosystem
- 🚀 High-quality remote desktop rendering

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Server Manager free?

Server Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screens 5 free?

Screens 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Server Manager or Screens 5?

Screens 5 is rated higher. Server Manager averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Screens 5 averages 4.5 from 578 ratings.

### Do Server Manager or Screens 5 have ads?

Neither Server Manager nor Screens 5 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Server Manager or Screens 5?

Server Manager ships an update weekly, and Screens 5 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Server Manager was updated on October 18, 2026 and Screens 5 on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*