Comparison

Screens 5 vs ForceMaps

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 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
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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

ForceMaps

Instantly open directions from Google searches in your preferred map app, bypassing Google Maps. This Safari extension automatically redirects location links to Apple Maps or Waze, offering a private and streamlined navigation experience. It also features on-device location history for easy access to past destinations.

Highlights
  • Redirect Google Maps links to Apple Maps or Waze
  • One-tap directions from Google search
  • Block Google Maps popups
  • Private on-device location history
  • Hide Google AI overviews
  • Smart address detection
Features
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ForceMaps: Skip Google Maps. Open Directions in Apple Maps or Waze Instantly. Tired of Google Search forcing you into Google Maps? ForceMaps is a Safari extension that automatically redirects every address, direction, and location link from Google search results straight into Apple Maps or Waze — instantly, privately, and with zero extra taps. How It Works: When you search for restaurants, businesses, or directions in Safari, Google tries to open its own Maps app or trap you in Google Maps within the browser. ForceMaps intercepts those links and sends them directly to your preferred navigation app. No popups. No detours. Just tap an address in Google and go. NEW: Location History ForceMaps now saves every location you open in a built-in History tab. Search past destinations, sort by date or name, swipe to delete, and tap to reopen — all without leaving the app. Your history is stored entirely on your device. We never collect, transmit, or access your data. Why Users Switch to ForceMaps • Redirect Google Maps links to Apple Maps or Waze automatically • Get directions from Google search results in one tap • Block "Open in Google Maps" and "Sign in to Google" popups • Save and search your location history privately on-device • Hide Google AI overviews and AI-generated content boxes • Smart address detection across all Google search results and domains • Works with businesses that have multiple locations • Choose Apple Maps or Waze as your default map app • Lightweight Safari extension — no background activity, no battery drain • No data collection, no tracking, no accounts ForceMaps is built for iPhone users who prefer the native iOS experience. Skip Google Maps for good. Privacy Policy: https://vennory.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://vennory.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Screens 54 screens
ForceMaps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Screens 5 at Free against ForceMaps's $4.99. Screens 5 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (572 vs 8). ForceMaps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (75% vs 49%). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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

Screens 5 is free to download; ForceMaps costs $4.99 up front. Screens 5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ForceMaps 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 572 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Screens 5's written reviews are positive against 75% of ForceMaps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screens 5 ships an update every 2 weeks, ForceMaps monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Screens 5 versus ForceMaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreens 5ForceMaps
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (572 ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings572 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdovia Inc.Vennory

Customer experience

Screens 5

All ratings568 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews308 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral8.1%
Negative42.9%

ForceMaps

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

ForceMaps

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

ForceMaps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screens 5 free?
Screens 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ForceMaps free?
ForceMaps costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Screens 5 or ForceMaps?
Screens 5 is rated higher. Screens 5 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 572 ratings, while ForceMaps averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Screens 5 or ForceMaps have ads?
Neither Screens 5 nor ForceMaps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screens 5 or ForceMaps?
Screens 5 ships an update every 2 weeks, and ForceMaps monthly. Most recently, Screens 5 was updated on October 21, 2026 and ForceMaps on October 14, 2026.

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