Comparison

ExtCalc vs Screens 5

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ExtCalc

This scientific calculator offers a colorized text view for formulas, allowing for individual calculation sheets and easy memorization of results. It features a customizable constants pool, VAT calculator, and cloud synchronization for seamless use across devices. Accessibility and team collaboration are also emphasized.

Highlights
  • Colorized formula view
  • Individual calculation sheets
  • Memorize results
  • Customizable constants pool
  • VAT calculator
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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ExtCalc is an innovative scientific calculator that makes operating computations easy. It shows your whole formula in a colorised text view. You can have different calculation sheets for different formulas or you just use one sheet for all your formulas. Deletion and memorizing results are integrated as well. Last, but not least, it includes a customizable constants pool and a VAT calculator. All nifty features in a short list: * Individual calculation sheets, with the possibility to print them * Color highlighting * Memorizing results, e.g. via the ANS button and through the calculation sheets, get old values by tapping on them in the sheet * Many functions, even in portrait mode * Grouping (brackets) * Error proof, you can't input formulas that would lead to errors * Constants pool, easily customizable * iCloud support for synchronization between devices * VAT calculator * Apple Watch app * Cloud synchronisation to stay up-to-date on all devices * AR scene * Print calculation sheets * Dark Mode * Strong focus on accessibility * SharePlay to work in a team Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://develicious-studios.de/privacy.html

About

Screens 5

Access your Mac, Windows, Linux, or Raspberry Pi computers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Offers fast, secure, and reliable connections with features like dynamic resizing, HEVC streaming, and display privacy.

Highlights
  • Remote access to Mac, Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi
  • High-performance screen sharing
  • Secure connections with encryption
  • Dynamic desktop resizing
  • File transfer and clipboard sharing
  • 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 or iPad. 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. HIGH PERFORMANCE SCREEN SHARING Experience a new level of remote desktop access on compatible Macs with Apple’s High Performance Screen Sharing technology. • Dynamic desktop resizing that adapts to your iPhone or iPad’s display • Fixed or custom desktop resolutions • Private virtual desktops • Smoother HEVC video streaming with remote audio • Display Privacy that blanks the remote Mac’s physical displays • Built-in connection encryption without requiring SSH High Performance requires a remote Mac with Apple silicon running macOS 14 Sonoma or later. Smooth video and audio streaming also require a fast, stable connection with low latency. FAST, SECURE REMOTE DESKTOP ACCESS Screens is optimized for responsive remote control with support for: • Curtain Mode and Display Privacy 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 or iPad 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 and iPad to Mac, Windows PC, Linux PC, and Raspberry Pi • High Performance requires an Apple silicon Mac running macOS 14 Sonoma or later • HEVC video and remote audio require a fast, stable connection and are unavailable over SSH • 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 • Remote audio is available with High Performance on compatible Macs; Standard Screen Sharing does not support audio • 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

Screenshots

ExtCalc4 screens
Screens 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screens 5 at 49% against ExtCalc's 0%. Screens 5 also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 months). ExtCalc's advantage is device support (6 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ExtCalc sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Screens 5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExtCalc ships an update every 5 months, Screens 5 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ExtCalc versus Screens 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExtCalcScreens 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (620 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews48.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—620 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro
Requires iOS18.717.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias WeberEdovia Inc.

Customer experience

ExtCalc

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Screens 5

All ratings620 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews316 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative43.0%

Bugs and requests

ExtCalc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ExtCalc

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year
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$249.99

Questions

Is ExtCalc free?
ExtCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screens 5 free?
Screens 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ExtCalc or Screens 5 have ads?
Neither ExtCalc nor Screens 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ExtCalc or Screens 5?
ExtCalc ships an update every 5 months, and Screens 5 every 11 days. Most recently, ExtCalc was updated on November 1, 2026 and Screens 5 on November 13, 2026.

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