# Screens 5 vs TouchRemote PRO

The clearest difference is update cadence: Screens 5 at every 2 weeks against TouchRemote PRO's every 4 months. TouchRemote PRO's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screens 5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TouchRemote PRO sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screens 5 ships an update every 2 weeks, TouchRemote PRO every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screens 5 | TouchRemote PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (578 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screens-5-vnc-remote-desktop/id1663047912/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **578** | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edovia Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284606519) | [Igor Ozhiganov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704137499) |

## What reviewers say

### Screens 5

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

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.

**Highlights:** Remote computer access, Secure connections, Multi-display support, Clipboard sharing, File transfer, Privacy masking (Curtain Mode)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**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


### TouchRemote PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchremote-pro/id6737225534)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TouchRemote PRO 5 devices Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TouchRemote PRO 15 devices Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| TouchRemote PRO 50 devices Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| TouchRemote PRO 5 devices Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| TouchRemote PRO 15 devices Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| TouchRemote PRO 50 devices Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| TouchRemote PRO 5 devices Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| TouchRemote PRO 15 devices Lifetime | $249.99 | one-time |
| TouchRemote PRO 50 devices Lifetime | $599.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screens 5 free?

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

### Is TouchRemote PRO free?

TouchRemote PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Screens 5 or TouchRemote PRO have ads?

Neither Screens 5 nor TouchRemote PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screens 5 or TouchRemote PRO?

Screens 5 ships an update every 2 weeks, and TouchRemote PRO every 4 months. Most recently, Screens 5 was updated on October 25, 2026 and TouchRemote PRO on October 6, 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.*