Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop 4+
Fast & Secure Computer Access
Edovia Inc.
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
Easily control your Mac, Windows PC, Linux PC, or Raspberry Pi from anywhere, whether you're in your living room, a local coffee shop, or on the other side of the world. Screens is the versatile remote desktop solution you can rely on for speed, security, and reliability, offering seamless control over your devices.
With Screens, your computer is always within reach, offering the ultimate remote control experience. Here's what makes Screens your ideal choice:
Connect from Anywhere:
Install Screens Connect on your Mac or Windows PC to gain access from anywhere in the world. Now, your computer is conveniently within reach regardless of your location. Need to also connect to your Linux PC or Raspberry Pi remotely? No problem! Screens fully integrates with Tailscale, making remote connections effortless.
Curtain Mode:
Safeguard your privacy with this feature, which masks the display of the remote Mac you connect to. Keep your work discreet, whether you're in a shared workspace or anywhere else.
Secure Connections:
Screens ensures secure connections to your computer. Just enable Remote Login on your Mac, or configure your Windows PC, Linux PC, or Raspberry Pi to support SSH connections, and you're ready to roll. Screens also supports SSH keys for added security.
Effortless Mac Login:
Screens automates your Mac user password entry for quick, hassle-free logins. Connect with ease and save time.
Display Selection:
Easily choose the display for Macs with multiple screens or opt to show them all. Screens remembers your preference for future sessions.
Clipboard Sharing:
Seamlessly exchange rich text, URLs, images, and more between local and remote clipboards. Keep your content synchronized without a hassle.
Session Selection:
When someone is logged into a remote Mac, Screens offers you the choice to share their screen or initiate a new session, giving you control.
Raspberry Pi 5 Compatibility:
Screens supports Bookworm and WayVNC via RSA-AES authentication, ensuring blazing-fast performance and seamless integration.
File Transfers:
Screens allows you to transfer files between Macs via drag and drop.
Easy to Use:
Manage your computer effortlessly with familiar controls, ensuring a consistent experience on your iOS device, Mac, and Vision Pro.
Assist Friends and Family:
With our free Screens Assist utility (Mac), you can assist your loved ones by troubleshooting issues, performing app updates, and more. Tech support has never been more accessible.
Other Features:
• Adaptive and Full display quality
• Control or simply observe the remote computer
• iCloud Synchronization
• Full URL Schemes Support
• Secure Content with Touch ID, Apple Watch, or a password
• And So Much More!
Special Requirements:
• A VNC Server, such as UltraVNC or TightVNC, is required for Windows PC connections.
• Windows and Linux PCs, as well as Raspberry Pi, support text and URL sharing.
• Screens does not support sound transmission due to the limitations of the VNC protocol.
• Screens Connect requires macOS 10.11 El Capitan or later for Mac, Windows 10 SP1 or later for PCs. A free Screens ID is needed.
• While Screens allows connectivity from your Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Vision Pro device, it does not support connections from your PC or to an iOS device.
Screens is your trusted remote control companion, ensuring that your computer is accessible, secure, and under your command, no matter where you are. Control your world with Screens.
Privacy Policy: https://screens.app/privacy
Terms of Use: https://screens.app/terms
What’s New
Version 5.4.8
- Enhanced support for international keyboards.
- Improved overall performance and stability.
Ratings and Reviews
The app looks great however the steep price bump is jarring
I own Screens 4 for all platforms with all the IAP upgrades (when they were still paid) and plan to keep using the previous versions. This app looks great and I’m sure it took a lot or work and a long time to build. However the price to unlock lifetime for existing users who paid for the previous versions is the same for new users. This feels a little harsh and I understand this is now a universal app built from scratch but show your previous customers some grace. As an app developer I completely support the need for companies to be paid for their work but I also expect that they appreciate the people who supported their work previously and any discount would’ve been a gesture of goodwill. I’m going to hold off on purchasing it for now. Edit: To the developers - thanks for responding. I do enjoy your products and I did pay for both iOS and Mac versions for the previous version (which totaled less than this current version). I understand software takes work and you deserve to be paid for it. All I’m saying it would’ve been nice to have upgrade pricing for existing customers. I’m glad you have a lifetime option but we know that’s just for the just for lifetime of v5. We’ll have to pay again for v6 and from what you’re saying it’ll be full price again. I’m happy to update every version if there’s upgrade pricing. - Yariv.
Developer Response ,
Greetings! We appreciate your valuable feedback. It's important to highlight that our subscription plans, inclusive of the Lifetime option, offer extensive coverage for all Apple devices. Additionally, choosing the Lifetime plan constitutes a substantial discount that proves beneficial over time. As a developer, you undoubtedly understand the significance of generating revenue to sustain the continuous maintenance and updates of our app. Introducing a discount on a plan that is already cost-effective may seem contradictory to this overarching objective.
Updated Review
Initially, I had some reservations about this application due to its lack of sound from the host computer, prompting me to deduct a star. However, upon reaching out, I received a prompt response directing me to the fine print on the product page where this limitation was disclosed. It's worth noting that this information wasn't readily apparent in the support pages or easily discoverable through the search function.
Putting the sound issue aside, this app excels in its primary function of connecting to another computer. Among the limited options available for native VisionOS apps, this one stands out as the most reliable in my experience. Although the initial setup posed some challenges, particularly in configuring my router to facilitate the connection, taking the time to carefully follow the instructions resolved any issues.
Since then, I've found great utility in using this app to connect to multiple computers seamlessly. Despite the initial hurdles, the smooth operation and versatility of this application have made it a valuable addition to my toolkit.
Native visionOS version was well worth the wait!
I purchased the Lifetime Plan when Edovia made their iPad version of Screens 5 available for Apple Vision Pro in anticipation of the promised visionOS native version. I just upgraded to the native visionOS version and it was well worth the wait! All of my settings were preserved from the iPad version. The native visionOS experience is wonderful. The window aspect ration maps perfectly to the screen size of the remote computer you are controlling. And opening up dual displays is sweet. It creates a huge double wide window in your environment which makes it super easy to work with multiple remote display without needing to scroll.
I’ve been using Screens on the iPhone since its first version and it has always served me well. I’m so happy to have this essential tool native on Apple Vision Pro!
App Privacy
The developer, Edovia Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Edovia Inc.
- Size
- 32.2 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.1 or later.
- Languages
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English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2010-2024 Edovia, Inc. All Rights Reserved
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- Yearly Subscription $24.99
- Monthly Subscription $3.99
- Lifetime $119.00
- Lifetime $99.00
- Lifetime Family Upgrade $0.00
Supports
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Family Sharing
Some in‑app purchases, including subscriptions, may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled.