# Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop

> Fast & Secure Computer Access

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1663047912](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1663047912)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1663047912`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Edovia Inc.
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (541 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.9.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-16
- **First published:** 2023-12-06
- **Size:** 69 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/screens-5-vnc-remote-desktop/id1663047912)
- **Website:** [https://screens.app](https://screens.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://edovia.com/privacy/](https://edovia.com/privacy/)

## Description

Take control of your computers from anywhere with Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop. This fast, secure remote desktop supports Mac, Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi, delivering a smooth experience on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro. Connect globally via Screens Connect or with Tailscale to keep your sessions private and hassle-free. Curtain Mode masks the remote display for privacy in shared spaces, while SSH-based access and SSH keys add strong security.

Features include multi-display support, clipboard sharing, drag-and-drop file transfers, dictation, external keyboards, and Apple Pencil for precise control. Session options let you share or start fresh, and Screens Assist helps you remotely help friends and family. With iCloud sync, URL schemes, and adaptive display quality, Screens 5 delivers fast, secure remote access anytime, anywhere.

## Rankings

- #71,566 — Overall
- #28 — desktop
- #57 — computer

## Review summary

Screens 5 is a polished, high‑performance VNC client for Apple devices with strong cross‑device support and built‑in Tailscale. It offers a cohesive Apple ecosystem experience and solid documentation, but reviewers frequently cite concerns over pricing/subscription and fiddly initial setup. Outside LAN reliability can also vary. Overall, a strong choice for security‑mfocused, multi‑device remote access if cost and setup are acceptable.

### Pros

- Polished, high‑performance VNC/remote desktop client for Apple devices with fast rendering and low latency.
- Built-in Tailscale integration enables secure, hassle‑free remote access without port forwarding.
- Strong cross‑device support (multi‑device connections) and seamless Apple ecosystem integration (iCloud sync, universal across iPhone/iPad/Mac).
- Modern, user‑friendly UI with centralized management and good documentation/support.

### Cons

- Pricing model and ongoing subscription costs are a common point of critique, with some users preferring perpetual licenses.
- Setup and initial connection can be fiddly or unreliable, with multiple users reporting setup challenges before it works.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1663047912)