Comparison

Screens 5 vs Scripties

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

Scripties

This app helps you write, edit, and practice speeches. It provides automatic feedback on your speaking pace and words per minute, along with audio playback for review and improvement. Practice your presentations with unlimited recordings and feedback.

Highlights
  • Write, edit, and save scripts
  • Record scripts for review
  • Teleprompter functionality
  • Audio playback and review
  • Speaking pace and WPM feedback
  • Dictation support
Features
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Ever stayed up till 3am trying to complete that script you're preparing for tomorrow? Fret not, for Scripties is here to help! With Scripties, you will be able to write, edit and practice your speeches, with automatic feedback so that you can keep improving! Feedback includes an assessment of your words per minute and the consistency of your speaking pace, along with a playback recording of your speech so you can assess whether any parts sound off and edit your speeches accordingly. With an unlimited number of recordings and feedback, Scripties will always be here to help you practice! Features: - Ability to write, edit and save scripts - Ability to record scripts for review - Teleprompter that allows users to follow their script - Review of recorded audio - Playback of recorded audio - Estimation of time taken to write script - Dictation This app was built by Adam Zafir Bin Mohammed Sudhir, Chan Yap Long, Divya Dharshini Krishnamoorthy, and Ethan Soh Yi Teng as part of the 2025 Swift Accelerator Programme.

Screenshots

Screens 54 screens
Scripties4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screens 5 at 49% against Scripties's 0%. Screens 5 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (568 vs 1). Scripties's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. Screens 5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Scripties asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screens 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screens 5 has 568 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 0% of Scripties's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Screens 5 versus Scripties: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreens 5Scripties
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (568 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings568 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, Vision Pro
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdovia Inc.Tinkercademy Community Showcase

Customer experience

Screens 5

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

Scripties

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Scripties

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Screens 5

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 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

Scripties

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screens 5 free?
Screens 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scripties free?
Scripties is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Screens 5 or Scripties?
Screens 5 is rated higher. Screens 5 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 568 ratings, while Scripties averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Screens 5 or Scripties have ads?
Neither Screens 5 nor Scripties shows ads.

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