Comparison

Screens 5 vs Nexxus Command

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 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
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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

Nexxus Command

Features
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Clean water you can actually see. Oasis Water Technologies builds whole-home water systems that are simple, transparent, and built to last. This is the app that puts them in your hand: a calm, clear window into the water your family drinks every day. Know your filter is working. Your Nexxus system reports its own filter life, so you're never guessing. See a clear, honest reading of how much life your filter has left, when it was last seen, and exactly when it's time for a fresh pack. When a filter is running low, you'll know in time to swap it. See what's in your water with The Grid. The Grid by Oasis Water Technologies maps the drinking-water violations reported against public water systems, county by county. Enter a ZIP code to see the record for the systems that serve your area, explained in plain language. Stay ahead with water intelligence. A steady feed of clear, useful reading on water, health, and what's happening in your home's supply, curated and never alarmist. Everything for your system, in one place. Browse and reorder the filter packs and systems built for your home, review your past orders, and keep your setup running. Help, one tap away. Real support when you need it, right inside the app. Built on transparency. Our filter components are NSF/ANSI 42 and 372 certified for material safety and low-lead content, and our CTO Guard filter is NSF/ANSI 42 certified for chlorine reduction. Our media is engineered to reduce lead, VOCs, PFOS/PFOA, and chloramine based on our own testing, and independent NSF/ANSI 53 certification is in progress. Designed and manufactured in the USA. Welcome to smarter water.

Screenshots

Screens 54 screens
Nexxus Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nexxus Command at none against Screens 5's 6. 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 $4.99 per month. Nexxus Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screens 5 versus Nexxus Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreens 5Nexxus Command
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (590 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings590 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdovia Inc.OASIS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC

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

Nexxus Command

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

Nexxus Command

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screens 5 free?
Screens 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nexxus Command free?
Nexxus Command is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screens 5 or Nexxus Command have ads?
Neither Screens 5 nor Nexxus Command shows ads.

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