# Screens 5 vs Scripties

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screens 5 | Scripties |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (568 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screens-5-vnc-remote-desktop/id1663047912/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripties/id6755456358/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **568** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **49.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edovia Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284606519) | [Tinkercademy Community Showcase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436937929) |

## 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 | $3.99 | 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


### Scripties

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripties/id6755456358)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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