# Screens 5 vs ForceMaps

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Screens 5 | ForceMaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (572 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screens-5-vnc-remote-desktop/id1663047912/reviews)** | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forcemaps/id6748969920/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **572** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 70 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edovia Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284606519) | [Vennory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801632552) |

## 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


### ForceMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forcemaps/id6748969920)

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:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*