# Screens 5 vs DarkSight App

The clearest difference is price: Screens 5 at Free against DarkSight App's $0.99. Screens 5 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (608 vs 6). DarkSight App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (60% vs 49%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Screens 5 is free to download; DarkSight App costs $0.99 up front. Screens 5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DarkSight App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screens 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screens 5 has 608 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Screens 5's written reviews are positive against 60% of DarkSight App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screens 5 | DarkSight App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (608 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screens-5-vnc-remote-desktop/id1663047912/reviews)** | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darksight-app/id6764585676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **608** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 69 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edovia Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284606519) | [Juan Du18839274645](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607792726) |

## What reviewers say

### Screens 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screens-5-vnc-remote-desktop/id1663047912)

Access your Mac, Windows, Linux, or Raspberry Pi computers remotely from your Apple devices. Offers fast, secure, and reliable desktop access for work, travel, or helping others. Integrates with modern workflows and system features for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Remote access to Mac, Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi, Fast and secure VNC connections, Curtain Mode for private sessions, SSH connections and key support, Clipboard and file transfer, Multi-display support, Siri and Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**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


### DarkSight App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darksight-app/id6764585676)

Visualize your surroundings in low light using augmented reality. This app overlays a real-time mesh on surfaces, providing distance awareness and spatial understanding. It offers a minimal interface with adjustable colors and subtle haptics for an intuitive experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time LiDAR mesh view, Distance awareness, Low-light spatial interface, Adjustable mesh colors, Moving-object dot overlay, Surface detection

**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 DarkSight App free?

DarkSight App costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Screens 5 or DarkSight App?

Screens 5 is rated higher. Screens 5 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 608 ratings, while DarkSight App averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Screens 5 or DarkSight App have ads?

Neither Screens 5 nor DarkSight App 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.*