# Fruitstand vs Screens 5

The clearest difference is price: Screens 5 at Free against Fruitstand's $4.99. Screens 5 also leads on ratings volume (608 vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Fruitstand's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 49%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Screens 5 is free to download; Fruitstand costs $4.99 up front. Fruitstand sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Fruitstand against 4.5 for Screens 5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screens 5 has 608 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Fruitstand's written reviews are positive against 49% of Screens 5's.

Fruitstand ships an update every 5 weeks, Screens 5 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fruitstand | Screens 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruitstand-device-collection/id1605723456/reviews) | **[4.5 (608 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screens-5-vnc-remote-desktop/id1663047912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **608** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 49.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Armand Sarkani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605723458) | [Edovia Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284606519) |

## What reviewers say

### Fruitstand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruitstand-device-collection/id1605723456)

Catalog your entire Apple device collection, including specifications, condition, and serial numbers. Organize, search, and analyze your collection with powerful tools. Syncs across devices and offers robust security options.

**Highlights:** Store Apple product details, Track specifications and condition, Powerful search and sorting, Customizable attributes, iCloud sync across devices, Collection statistics and charts, Import/export CSV data, Biometric security options

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Max Tip | $49.99 | one-time |


### Screens 5

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

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:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**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 Fruitstand free?

Fruitstand costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Screens 5 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fruitstand or Screens 5?

Screens 5 is rated higher. Fruitstand averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Screens 5 averages 4.5 from 608 ratings.

### Do Fruitstand or Screens 5 have ads?

Neither Fruitstand nor Screens 5 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fruitstand or Screens 5?

Fruitstand ships an update every 5 weeks, and Screens 5 fortnightly. Most recently, Fruitstand was updated on November 3, 2026 and Screens 5 on November 7, 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.*