Comparison

Screens 5 vs Rogbot

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

Rogbot

Features
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Rogbot is a private AI assistant powered entirely by Apple Intelligence — Apple's own on-device language model. Everything runs on your iPhone. No internet connection required. No account. No subscription. No data ever leaves your device. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Most AI assistants send your conversations to remote servers. Rogbot never does. It is designed for anyone who needs to think with AI without compromising confidentiality — lawyers reviewing case notes, doctors thinking through a problem, journalists protecting sources, or anyone who simply values their privacy. WORKS OFFLINE, ALWAYS Rogbot works on a plane, in a meeting room, or anywhere without a signal. Because all processing happens on your device, there is no server to go down and no API limit to hit. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Chat freely on any topic • Proofread and improve your writing • Summarise long text into key points • Have complex ideas explained in plain language • Rewrite content for clarity and conciseness NO ACCOUNT. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Download and it's yours. No in-app purchases. No sign-in. Your conversations are stored on your device and are never uploaded anywhere. REQUIRES APPLE INTELLIGENCE Rogbot uses Apple Intelligence, which requires the model to be enabled in Settings → Apple Intelligence & Siri. Compatible devices: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, all iPhone 16 models, and iPad or Mac with Apple Silicon. AI DISCLOSURE All responses are generated by Apple's on-device AI model via the FoundationModels framework. Responses may be incomplete or declined for certain topics. Do not rely on Rogbot for medical, legal, or financial decisions.

Screenshots

Screens 54 screens
Rogbot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rogbot at none against Screens 5's 6. Screens 5's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Rogbot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screens 5 ships an update every 2 weeks, Rogbot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screens 5 versus Rogbot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreens 5Rogbot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (578 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings578 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEdovia Inc.ROGER DUBAR

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

Rogbot

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
None

Rogbot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screens 5 free?
Screens 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rogbot free?
Rogbot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screens 5 or Rogbot have ads?
Neither Screens 5 nor Rogbot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screens 5 or Rogbot?
Screens 5 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rogbot fortnightly. Most recently, Screens 5 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Rogbot on October 7, 2026.

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