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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 7 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.
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 5.3.5
- Improved overall stability and performance.
Ratings and Reviews
Rock Solid
It's always been the best remote client. This update refreshes things and is worth it.
It is what it is
A Remote Desktop app can/should only be Remote Desktop. Not much innovation can be done/added…. Don’t fool by Screens 5’s eye candies. Just keep using Screens 4 and/or better yet there are many alternatives in the App Store ;)
Developer Response ,
Hi! Screens 5 is a major rewrite and has many improvements over its predecessor. We have exciting new features planned for next year! Also, since Screens is now a universal app, a purchase of either plans now covers all Apple devices, including all your iOS devices. Have a great day!
Subscription rot
Another developer that thought it was a good idea to move to a subscription based business model.
1. Except that most people don’t need to have remote access to their computers. Which more or less negates the value of the subscription. I’m not paying for something I use maybe once a month.
2. Good luck trying to navigate explaining why something that is a core function which we’ve paid for in previous versions is now a subscription. That automatically goes into the delete bin.
3. The developer should be focused on adding value and reasons why we should be subscribing like the carrot weather app on top of core function.
It’s a term in the industry called subscription rot, where every developer convinces each other that they could make a ton of money without having to do labour. And then all the developers find out collectively that there was zero market for that and you’ve effectively killed a good will in your app and people move on to your competitors. This is just what happened to NFT.
Either way. Good luck and Figure your business model out guys.
Developer Response ,
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns with us. We appreciate your feedback, and we understand that the transition to a subscription model can be a significant change for our users.
Our decision to move to a subscription model was made to ensure we can continue delivering a high-quality product with ongoing updates, features, and support. We understand that this change may not be ideal for everyone, and we appreciate your candid feedback.
We're constantly working to enhance our app and provide the best possible user experience. If you have specific suggestions or features you'd like to see, please feel free to share them with us.
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
- 29.6 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 $34.99
- Monthly Subscription $4.99
- Lifetime $129.00
- Lifetime $129.00
- 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.