Screens 5 vs Email Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screens 5
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.
- Remote computer access
- Secure connections
- Multi-display support
- Clipboard sharing
- File transfer
- Privacy masking (Curtain Mode)
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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
Email Reader
Easily read and manage email files with .msg and .eml extensions. Extract attachments and text with a single touch, and share content effortlessly. This utility provides a convenient way to access saved emails from any service.
- Read .msg and .eml email files
- Extract and save attachments
- Extract and copy email text
- View CC, BCC, Subject, and Date
- Clickable links within emails
- Intuitive file manager for supported formats
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**Email Reader – MSG, EML Viewer** Open and read MSG and EML email files directly on your device. View the complete message, including sender, recipients, subject, date, message content, links, and attachments. **Read MSG & EML Files** • Open and read `.MSG` and `.EML` email files • View complete email content in an easy-to-read layout • See To, CC, BCC, Subject, Date, and message details • Open links directly from the email • Select and copy email text • Quickly find and open saved email files **View & Save Attachments** • Extract attachments from MSG and EML files • View attached photos and supported files • Save attachments to your device • Handle emails containing additional attached email files **Save & Share Emails** • Save email content as PDF • Share emails as PDF with other apps • Keep important emails available for later reference **Built for Everyday Email Files** Have an important email saved from Outlook, Gmail, or another email service? Open the MSG or EML file with Email Reader and access the information you need without opening the original email account. Whether you need to find an old address, review an important message, recover an attachment, or simply read a saved email, Email Reader gives you a simple way to access your MSG and EML files. **Simple File Opening** Open an MSG or EML file from the Files app or your device's file picker. Email Reader automatically handles supported email file formats so you can get straight to the content. **Privacy** Your email files are processed on your device. Email Reader does not require an account to read your local MSG and EML files. If you encounter a problem or have a suggestion, please contact the developer through the support form. Your feedback helps improve Email Reader. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Email Reader at 100% against Screens 5's 49%. Email Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Screens 5's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Screens 5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Email Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Screens 5 ships an update every 2 weeks, Email Reader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screens 5 | Email Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (578 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 578 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edovia Inc. | Pham Minh Kha |
Customer experience
Screens 5
Email Reader
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
Email Reader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Screens 5
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.491 Year
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Family UpgradeFree
- Lifetime2 variants$199.99
Email Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Screens 5 free?
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Do Screens 5 or Email Reader have ads?
Which is updated more often, Screens 5 or Email Reader?
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