Screens 5 vs PLC Tools Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote computer access
- Secure connections
- Multi-display support
- Clipboard sharing
- File transfer
- Privacy masking (Curtain Mode)
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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
PLC Tools Plus
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PLC Tools Plus turns your phone or tablet into a portable EtherNet/IP diagnostic tool for compatible PLC controllers. Discover controllers on your local network, explore their full tag database, and watch live values update in real time - all without opening a laptop or launching programming software. Built for controls engineers, technicians, and integrators who need a fast way to check on a machine from the plant floor. KEY FEATURES - Controller Discovery: Scan your local network for EtherNet/IP controllers, or connect directly by IP address. Choose which network interface to scan from when your device has more than one. - Full Tag Browser: Explore a controller's complete tag database, including nested structures, arrays, and user-defined types (UDTs). Drill down into individual members to find exactly the tag you need. - Live Data Monitor: Add tags to a live monitoring view grouped by controller, watch values update in real time, and write new values to tags when you need to test or adjust a running process. - Ethernet/IP IO Scanner: Connect to any IO device that supports Ethernet/IP such field IO and VFDs - Ethernet/IP IO Device Simulator: Simulate IO devices and connect to it from a PLC. Simulate input data and read output data. - Demo PLC Mode: New to the app? Try a simulated "Demo PLC" controller loaded with sample tags, arrays, and UDTs - no real hardware required. - Built for the Field: A clean, mobile-first interface designed for quick checks on the plant floor, not a scaled-down desktop tool. REQUIREMENTS - Your device must be on the same local network as the target PLC(s). - Compatible with PLC controllers that support the EtherNet/IP (CIP) protocol using symbolic tag names. SUBSCRIPTION PLC Tools Plus includes a 14-day free trial. After the trial, full access requires a PLC Tools Plus Pro subscription at $4.99/month. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://serafintech.github.io/privacy/plc-tools-plus/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PLC Tools Plus at every 5 days against Screens 5's every 2 weeks. Screens 5's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Screens 5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PLC Tools Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Screens 5 ships an update every 2 weeks, PLC Tools Plus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screens 5 | PLC Tools Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (578 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 578 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edovia Inc. | JASON THOMAS SERAFIN |
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
PLC Tools Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Screens 5
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.491 Year
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Family UpgradeFree
- Lifetime2 variants$199.99
PLC Tools Plus
- PLC Tools Plus Pro14 Days trial$4.991 Month
Questions
Is Screens 5 free?
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Do Screens 5 or PLC Tools Plus have ads?
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