Comparison

Screens 5 vs Custom Dice Roller

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

Custom Dice Roller

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Dice is a premium 3D dice roller for tabletop games, quick decisions and custom randomisers. Roll classic polyhedral dice, build mixed pools, use dedicated RPG tools, or create your own dice from numbers, text and photos. FEATURES • D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, D20 and percentile D100 • Mixed dice pools with modifiers • Advantage and Disadvantage • D20 checks • Damage Dice with presets and saved rolls • Initiative tools • Coin Flip and Yes / No • Custom number dice • Custom text dice • Custom Image Dice using your own photos • Shake to Roll • Roll-screen lock for passing the phone around the table • Graphite and Crimson themes BUILT TO FEEL PHYSICAL Dice uses fully rendered 3D dice with lighting, motion, haptics and sound. Each roll is designed to feel clear, tactile and fast. CUSTOM DICE Create a number range, add your own text choices, or turn selected photos into a physical image die. Your custom dice are stored locally on your device. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Dice requires no account. Custom dice, photos, presets, roll history and preferences stay on your device. There are no ads, analytics or tracking. Dice is intended for tabletop gaming, personal entertainment and general randomisation. Results are not intended for gambling, wagering, or any use requiring certified randomness.

Screenshots

Screens 54 screens
Custom Dice Roller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Custom Dice Roller at none against Screens 5's 6. Custom Dice Roller also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Custom Dice Roller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screens 5 versus Custom Dice Roller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreens 5Custom Dice Roller
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, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdovia Inc.Stolen Development AS

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

Custom Dice Roller

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

Custom Dice Roller

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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