# Screens 5 vs Control OBS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Control OBS at 100% against Screens 5's 49%. Control OBS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Screens 5's advantage is ratings volume (584 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screens 5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Control OBS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Control OBS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screens 5 has 584 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Control OBS's.

Screens 5 ships an update every 2 weeks, Control OBS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screens 5 | Control OBS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (584 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screens-5-vnc-remote-desktop/id1663047912/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-obs/id6761684565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **584** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edovia Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284606519) | [AntiScuff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881461530) |

## 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


### Control OBS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-obs/id6761684565)

This app provides comprehensive remote control for OBS Studio, allowing users to manage scenes, audio, streaming, recording, and custom actions from their mobile device. It features live previews, performance monitoring, and flexible connection options for both local and remote use.

**Highlights:** Scene switching with live previews, Real-time audio mixing and source control, Stream and recording start/stop with monitoring, Customizable action deck for quick commands, Live performance monitoring dashboard, Source and filter management, Virtual Camera and Replay Buffer control

**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 Control OBS free?

Control OBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Screens 5 or Control OBS?

Control OBS is rated higher. Screens 5 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 584 ratings, while Control OBS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Screens 5 or Control OBS have ads?

Neither Screens 5 nor Control OBS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screens 5 or Control OBS?

Screens 5 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Control OBS every 2 months. Most recently, Screens 5 was updated on October 27, 2026 and Control OBS on October 18, 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.*