# Screens 5 vs Split Flap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Split Flap at 100% against Screens 5's 49%. Split Flap also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Screens 5's advantage is ratings volume (590 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screens 5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Split Flap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Split Flap 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: 49% of Screens 5's written reviews are positive against 100% of Split Flap's.

Screens 5 ships an update fortnightly, Split Flap every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screens 5 | Split Flap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screens-5-vnc-remote-desktop/id1663047912/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-flap-display-board/id6748541838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **590** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edovia Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284606519) | [Gregory Dolder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556110511) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Split Flap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-flap-display-board/id6748541838)

Transform your devices into a retro message board with authentic flip animations and sound. Display custom messages, live feeds like weather and stocks, and schedule content. Offers a premium upgrade for advanced formatting and scheduling.

**Highlights:** Authentic split-flap flip animation, Customizable messages with line breaks, Live weather and stock feeds, Multiple display themes, Message scheduling, Cross-platform support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screens 5 free?

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

### Is Split Flap free?

Split Flap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screens 5 or Split Flap?

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

### Do Screens 5 or Split Flap have ads?

Neither Screens 5 nor Split Flap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screens 5 or Split Flap?

Screens 5 ships an update fortnightly, and Split Flap every 4 weeks. Most recently, Screens 5 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Split Flap on October 24, 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.*