RemoteView. vs Screens 5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RemoteView.
Access and control your computers from your smartphone or tablet. This service allows you to run resource-heavy applications and manage files remotely, as long as an internet connection is available. It offers fast and stable connections with support for various virtual environments and multiple monitors.
- Remote computer control
- Faster remote control speed
- Works under multiple network environments
- Multi-touch, scroll, and zoom support
- Virtual environments supported
- Multi-monitor support
- Remote power on/off
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RemoteView is a service from RSupport that lets you remotely control computers located either at home, at the office, or anywhere else as long as there is live Internet connection. All you have to do is this: (1) Install an agent on a computer you want to access remotely; (2) Install a RemoteView App on your iPhone or iPad. Voila! You’re ready to start! You can use all the resource-heavy applications that usually require a full-on computer, from the convenience of a smartphone or a tablet by using RemoteView. That’s it! [Special Features] - Faster remote control speed and connection stability delivered by the patented VRVD technology. - Works under multiple network environments: Dynamic IP; DHCP, Private IP, Private and corporate firewalls. - Ease of Use: Assume control over a remote mouse and keyboard from mobile devices; Multi Touch, Scroll and Zoom are all supported. - Language Input: Any language input method available on the remote computer will be supported. - Common UX: You can use RemoteView from an iOS device (iPhone/iPad) as well as PC seamlessly. - Virtual Environments Supported: Hyper-V; VMware; Virtual PC; Citrix Xen -- All supported. - Other Notable Features: Multi Monitor Support; Screen Lock Out; Remote Power On/Off via Intel vPro Chipset. - You can manage power of a turned off PC which has Wake On LAN based technology. [Rview Application Areas] - When you want to recreate an office IT work environment. - When you want to work at your office PC from home. - When you want to access your files located at home from your office - When you want to save files onto your PC from different places as you are on the move. - When you have to have immediate access into your servers located inside a secure and hard to access places like the IDC. - When you have a “One-to-Many” asset management needs. [How To] - Agent Installation Process 1. Go to RemoteView website on the PC you want to remote control. 2. In the RemoteView website, enter your ID and password to log in. 3. On the “Remote PC Manage My” screen click “Add PC” or “Install” button. 4. Installation will begin after setting Remote PC access ID and password. - Remote Control a Computer from a smart device 1. Download RemoteView app on the App Store and launch it. 2. Enter RemoteView web ID and password to log 3. Select remote PC you want to remote control. 4. Enter Remote PC access ID and password to log in. 5. Remote control your remote PC
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RemoteView. at none against Screens 5's 6. RemoteView. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Screens 5's advantage is ratings volume (578 vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Screens 5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RemoteView. asks for nothing beyond the download.
RemoteView. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screens 5 has 578 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of RemoteView.'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Screens 5's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
RemoteView. ships an update every 2 months, Screens 5 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RemoteView. | Screens 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 4.5 (578 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | 48.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 578 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rsupport | Edovia Inc. |
Customer experience
RemoteView.
Screens 5
Bugs and requests
RemoteView.
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
RemoteView.
No 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
Questions
Is RemoteView. free?
Is Screens 5 free?
Which has better reviews, RemoteView. or Screens 5?
Do RemoteView. or Screens 5 have ads?
Which is updated more often, RemoteView. or Screens 5?
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