# SPACE vs Screens 5

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPACE at 100% against Screens 5's 49%. SPACE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Screens 5's advantage is ratings volume (590 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screens 5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SPACE asks for nothing beyond the download.

SPACE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screens 5 has 590 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SPACE's written reviews are positive against 49% of Screens 5's.

SPACE ships an update every 3 weeks, Screens 5 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPACE | Screens 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space/id1636685960/reviews)** | [4.5 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screens-5-vnc-remote-desktop/id1663047912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **590** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 49.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oh Baby LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636685962) | [Edovia Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284606519) |

## What reviewers say

### SPACE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space/id1636685960)

Manage and monitor your smart safe remotely from anywhere in the world. Track access, view live camera feeds, and control user profiles and security settings for ultimate peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Remote access and control, Activity tracking, Live camera streaming, Custom user profiles, Shareable access with PIN codes, Lockdown mode and alarm, Climate sensor monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 SPACE free?

SPACE 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, SPACE or Screens 5?

SPACE is rated higher. SPACE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Screens 5 averages 4.5 from 590 ratings.

### Do SPACE or Screens 5 have ads?

Neither SPACE nor Screens 5 shows ads.

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

SPACE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screens 5 fortnightly. Most recently, SPACE was updated on October 30, 2026 and Screens 5 on October 30, 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.*