Comparison

Screens 5 vs E

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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

About

E

Control your e-bike's electronic shifting system with this app. It synchronizes drive and shifting for fast, efficient gear changes, offering features like auto-downshift and multi-shift. Customize settings and access service functions for your e-bike.

Highlights
  • eShift with Bosch Smart System
  • Synchronized drive and shifting
  • Auto-Downshift customization
  • Invertable shifting direction
  • Multishift control
  • Service functions (calibration, diagnostics, updates)
Features
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Die elektronische Schaltansteuerung Rohloff „E-14 2.0“ kann mit der Neuen APP E-14 2.0 bei eBikes mit dem Bosch Smart System zum Einsatz kommen. Beim Bosch Smart kann nun erstmalig eShift zusammen mit ABS-System kombiniert werden. Antrieb und Schaltung kommunizieren miteinander und synchronisieren den Schaltvorgang. Das Ergebnis: ein leichtes, sehr schnelles und effizientes Schalten mit zusätzlichen Komfortfunktionen wie Auto-Downshift und Multishift. Als Ergänzung zu allen E-Bikes mit leistungsstarken Mittelmotoren ist die Rohloff SPEEDHUB als einziger dauerhaltbarer Fahrradantrieb ideal. Mit der neuen Rohloff APP E-14 2.0 für iOS, können individuelle Einstellungen vorgenommen und Servicefunktionen genutzt werden: • Auto-Downshift (Gang 4 bis 9) einstellbar, • Schaltung invertieren / Schaltrichtung (+/-) kann geändert werden, • Multishift deaktivierbar, • Servicefunktionen sind direkt online verknüpft (Feineinstellung/Kalibrierung der E14, Fehlerdiagnose, Softwareupdate, Handbuch).

Screenshots

Screens 54 screens
E3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screens 5 at 4.5 against E's 4.0. Screens 5 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (608 vs 1). E's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screens 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screens 5 has 608 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Screens 5's written reviews are positive against 25% of E's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screens 5 ships an update fortnightly, E every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Screens 5 versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreens 5E
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (608 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews49.2% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings608 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEdovia Inc.Rohloff AG

Customer experience

Screens 5

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

E

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and 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

E

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screens 5 free?
Screens 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Screens 5 or E?
Screens 5 is rated higher. Screens 5 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 608 ratings, while E averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Screens 5 or E have ads?
Neither Screens 5 nor E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screens 5 or E?
Screens 5 ships an update fortnightly, and E every 8 months. Most recently, Screens 5 was updated on November 7, 2026 and E on November 3, 2026.

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