Comparison

Screens 5 vs CodePin

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

CodePin

Easily create and scan QR codes and barcodes for various content types, including links, Wi-Fi, and contact information. Customize your codes with colors and icons, and pin them to your Lock Screen for quick access. Save and manage your scanned history.

Highlights
  • Create QR codes for text, links, Wi-Fi, email, phone, and vCards
  • Generate common barcodes (Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39, PDF417)
  • Scan codes from camera or photos
  • Customize code colors, error correction, and center icons
  • Pin codes to Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activity
  • Save and manage scan history
  • Export codes as PNG and SVG files (Pro feature)
Features
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CodePin is a clean QR code and barcode utility for iPhone. Create QR codes for text, links, Wi-Fi, email, phone numbers and vCards. Generate common barcodes such as Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39 and PDF417. Scan codes with the camera or from Photos, review the result before using it, and save useful codes to your history. What CodePin can do: • Generate QR codes for common everyday content • Generate common barcodes including Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39 and PDF417 • Build Wi-Fi and vCard QR codes with dedicated forms • Scan QR codes and barcodes with the camera or decode them from images • Open links, compose email, call phone numbers, copy text or add vCards to Contacts • Customize colors, error correction and center icons • Save, search, reload and delete history items • Pin a QR code or barcode to the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activity • Export standard PNG files CodePin Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited Live Activity starts, iCloud history sync, custom logos, HD PNG export and SVG export with vector QR modules. No account is required. CodePin stores your data on your device, and iCloud sync uses your private iCloud account when enabled.

Screenshots

Screens 54 screens
CodePin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CodePin at 100% against Screens 5's 49%. CodePin also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Screens 5's advantage is ratings volume (572 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 $4.99 per month and CodePin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CodePin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screens 5 has 572 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 100% of CodePin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screens 5 ships an update every 2 weeks, CodePin every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Screens 5 versus CodePin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreens 5CodePin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (572 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings572 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdovia Inc.甲琦 郭

Customer experience

Screens 5

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

CodePin

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CodePin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Screens 5

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.491 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Family UpgradeFree
  • Lifetime2 variants$199.99
1 purchases

CodePin

One-time1
  • CodePin Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Screens 5 free?
Screens 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodePin free?
CodePin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screens 5 or CodePin?
CodePin is rated higher. Screens 5 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 572 ratings, while CodePin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Screens 5 or CodePin have ads?
Neither Screens 5 nor CodePin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screens 5 or CodePin?
Screens 5 ships an update every 2 weeks, and CodePin every 9 days. Most recently, Screens 5 was updated on October 21, 2026 and CodePin on October 18, 2026.

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