# Screens 5 vs CodePin

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screens 5 | CodePin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (572 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screens-5-vnc-remote-desktop/id1663047912/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codepin/id6763878476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **572** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edovia Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284606519) | [甲琦 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888952386) |

## 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


### CodePin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codepin/id6763878476)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CodePin Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


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