# Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop

A long-running, well-regarded VNC client for Mac, Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi — free trial, then $3.99/mo, $29.99/yr, or $179.99 lifetime.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free trial; then $3.99/mo or $29.99/yr subscription, or $179.99 lifetime
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://screens.app
- **Available via:** Mac App Store
- **Requirements:** macOS 14.0 or later on Mac (iOS/iPadOS 17.6+, visionOS 2.0+ on other devices); a VNC server such as UltraVNC or TightVNC is required to connect to a Windows PC.
- **Maker:** Edovia Inc.

## Kitsmith's take

One of the App Store’s longest-running VNC clients, from Edovia — reviewers who’ve used it for years single out Tailscale integration for hassle-free remote access without manual port forwarding, plus a Curtain Mode that blacks out the remote Mac’s display for privacy. It runs 4.5 stars across 531 ratings on its current App Store listing. One subscription or lifetime purchase covers Screens across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro together — there’s no separate cheaper Mac-only tier, which drew pushback from some Screens 4 owners when Screens 5 dropped the old per-platform pricing.

## Features

- **Tailscale integration:** Connect over a Tailscale mesh network without manual router or port-forwarding setup.
- **Curtain Mode:** Blacks out the display on the remote Mac during a session, so activity stays private on a shared screen.
- **Multi-monitor and file transfer:** Select or view multiple remote displays, and drag-and-drop files between devices.

## FAQ

**How much does Screens 5 cost?**

A free trial is available; ongoing use is $3.99/mo, $29.99/yr, or $179.99 as a one-time lifetime purchase covering all Apple devices.

**Who makes Screens?**

Edovia Inc., which has published Screens across multiple major versions since 2010.

**Can Screens connect to Windows or Linux?**

Yes, via VNC — a VNC server such as UltraVNC or TightVNC needs to be running on the Windows or Linux side first.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/screens-5/