# Screens 5 vs DropFile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DropFile at 100% against Screens 5's 49%. DropFile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Screens 5's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (608 vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Screens 5 is free to download; DropFile costs $3.99 up front. Screens 5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DropFile asks for nothing beyond the download.

DropFile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screens 5 has 608 ratings behind it against 4, 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 DropFile's.

Screens 5 ships an update fortnightly, DropFile every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screens 5 | DropFile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (608 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screens-5-vnc-remote-desktop/id1663047912/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropfile/id6768714712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **608** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 69 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edovia Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284606519) | [Van Dien io LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896598730) |

## 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


### DropFile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropfile/id6768714712)

This app offers a fast and private way to convert and edit various file types directly on your iPhone and iPad. It processes everything on-device, ensuring your files never leave your phone. Supports images, PDFs, videos, audio, documents, spreadsheets, archives, and vector graphics.

**Highlights:** On-device file conversion, Supports numerous file formats, Image editing and manipulation, PDF compression and management, Video conversion and trimming, Audio conversion and editing, Document conversion, Archive extraction and creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screens 5 free?

Screens 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DropFile free?

DropFile costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Screens 5 or DropFile?

DropFile is rated higher. Screens 5 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 608 ratings, while DropFile averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Screens 5 or DropFile have ads?

Neither Screens 5 nor DropFile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screens 5 or DropFile?

Screens 5 ships an update fortnightly, and DropFile every 6 days. Most recently, Screens 5 was updated on November 7, 2026 and DropFile on October 31, 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.*