Comparison

Screens 5 vs Simple QR Code Gen

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

Simple QR Code Gen

Features
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Generate QR codes instantly — just type and watch your code appear in real time. Create QR codes for URLs, WiFi networks, contacts, email, phone numbers, SMS, plain text, and map locations. Customize every detail: add your logo to the center, pick custom colors, choose fonts, and add titles and captions. FEATURES • Instant preview — QR code generates as you type • 8 QR code types: URL, Text, WiFi, Email, Phone, SMS, Contact, Location • Add your own logo or image to the center • Customize foreground and background colors • Add title and caption text with adjustable fonts and sizes • Multiple scan reliability levels to suit any use case • Save to Photos, share directly, or archive to your history • Clean, intuitive interface — no ads, no clutter Whether you need a quick link for a poster, a WiFi code for your guests, or a branded QR code with your company logo — QR Code Gen has you covered.

Screenshots

Screens 54 screens
Simple QR Code Gen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Screens 5 at Free against Simple QR Code Gen's $1.99. Screens 5 also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). Simple QR Code Gen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On 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

Screens 5 is free to download; Simple QR Code Gen costs $1.99 up front. Screens 5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Simple QR Code Gen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Screens 5 versus Simple QR Code Gen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreens 5Simple QR Code Gen
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (541 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings541 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdovia Inc.Sindre Sørensen

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

Simple QR Code Gen

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$179.99
None

Simple QR Code Gen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screens 5 free?
Screens 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple QR Code Gen free?
Simple QR Code Gen costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screens 5 or Simple QR Code Gen have ads?
Neither Screens 5 nor Simple QR Code Gen shows ads.

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