Comparison

Screens 5 vs Stash Deck

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

Stash Deck

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Stash Deck brings your Mac controls to your iPhone. Place your iPhone beside your Mac and use four corner controls to adjust volume, brightness, appearance, keyboard backlight, audio output and more. Each corner follows the edge of the screen like a bent slider. Drag within a corner to adjust its assigned control, with optional haptic and sound feedback that makes every movement feel physical. You can also swipe left or right with two fingers to move between Mac desktops. App Profiles Stash Deck automatically changes with what you’re doing on your Mac. When you switch applications, your active Stash App Profile determines which controls appear on your iPhone, giving you different setups for different workflows. Designed around your setup * Four assignable corner controls * Automatic App Profile switching * Two-finger desktop switching * Mac-driven accent colour and appearance * Haptic and sound feedback * Direct local network connection * Explicit device approval * No account or sign-in Stash Deck is a companion app for Stash. Live control requires Stash to be running on your Mac, with both devices connected to the same local network. Don’t have Stash available? Select Preview Interface to explore the complete interface using local sample controls. Preview Interface requires no connection, account or licence. Stash Deck communicates directly with your Mac over your local network.

Screenshots

Screens 54 screens
Stash Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stash Deck at none against Screens 5's 6. Stash Deck also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Screens 5's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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 $3.99 per month. Stash Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screens 5 ships an update fortnightly, Stash Deck every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screens 5 versus Stash Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreens 5Stash Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (541 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings541 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdovia Inc.WILL ALEXANDER GIESS

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

Stash Deck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Screens 5

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.491 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Family UpgradeFree
  • Lifetime2 variants$179.99
None

Stash Deck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screens 5 free?
Screens 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stash Deck free?
Stash Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screens 5 or Stash Deck have ads?
Neither Screens 5 nor Stash Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screens 5 or Stash Deck?
Screens 5 ships an update fortnightly, and Stash Deck every 3 days. Most recently, Screens 5 was updated on October 3, 2026 and Stash Deck on September 18, 2026.

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