Comparison

linode简单工具 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

linode简单工具

This utility app allows for the quick creation, deletion, and display of Linode nodes. It supports both rapid and guided node creation, along with displaying node names and IP addresses. Users can also manage node deletion and access region, type, and image information.

Highlights
  • Quick Linode creation
  • Guided Linode creation
  • Display Linode nodes and IP addresses
  • Delete Linode nodes
  • View regions, types, and images
  • Copy and paste configuration details
Features
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1. 此app用来快速创建、删除、显示linode节点. 具体功能如下: 2. 打开配置api token和将要新增节点root账号对应的密码,其它配置如果需要快速添加,则也需要配置 3.快速新增:点击Create linode, 出现Linode Regions页面后,直接在选中Region行点击+号,则会根据配置中的信息一步完成新增 4. 向导式新增: 点击Create linode, 在页面中依此选中相应Region(注意不要点击+号,+号是为快速新增使用的)、Type、Image,然后到最后一步点击Confirm to create完成添加 5. 显示linode:点击Display linodes可以显示linode节点名和ip地址 6. 删除linode:点击Display linodes,点击显示页面右上角Edit按钮,可完成linode节点删除。删除时页面刷新可能稍有滞后, 下拉刷新几次即可 7. Display regions、Display types、Display images显示相应信息,用户可以长按选中右侧的相应栏信息并拷贝,粘贴到配置中,以便快速新增时使用 8. 注意:根据配置信息中的root密码设置新增linode节点的root密码,后续不显示,用户需要自行记录") 9. 注意:新增节点后,linode会按时间收取相应费用

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

linode简单工具4 screens
Screens 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: linode简单工具 at none against Screens 5's 6. linode简单工具 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Screens 5's advantage is ratings volume (597 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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. linode简单工具 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

linode简单工具 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screens 5 has 597 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

linode简单工具 ships an update weekly, Screens 5 fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
linode简单工具 versus Screens 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterlinode简单工具Screens 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (597 ratings)
Positive reviews—49.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1597 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer光辉 陈Edovia Inc.

Customer experience

linode简单工具

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Screens 5

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

Bugs and requests

linode简单工具

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

linode简单工具

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 linode简单工具 free?
linode简单工具 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, linode简单工具 or Screens 5?
linode简单工具 is rated higher. linode简单工具 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Screens 5 averages 4.5 from 597 ratings.
Do linode简单工具 or Screens 5 have ads?
Neither linode简单工具 nor Screens 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, linode简单工具 or Screens 5?
linode简单工具 ships an update weekly, and Screens 5 fortnightly. Most recently, linode简单工具 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Screens 5 on November 3, 2026.

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