Screens 5

Effortlessly control your computer from your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Vision Pro with ease.

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Screens allows you to connect and control your computer as if you were sitting right in front of it, making tasks effortless with intuitive controls.

Free trial available on all devices.

Apple Vision Pro

A New Dimension of Computer Control

Screens for Vision Pro redefines remote computing with unparalleled functionality, offering the same seamless experience you expect on Mac—now in an immersive spatial environment. Effortlessly manage multiple connections at once with intuitive controls designed for productivity.

The connection window is packed with powerful features, including dual toolbars for instant access to essential shortcuts and commands, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow with just a glance and a pinch.

Screens for Vision Pro also introduces intuitive gesture controls, allowing for seamless cursor management on your remote computer.

Just like on iPad, Screens fully supports hardware keyboards and pointing devices, making it the ultimate screen-sharing solution for Vision Pro users.

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Flexible Connectivity

Connect to Your Computers, Your Way

Screens offers seamless remote access across Macs, Linux, Raspberry Pi, and Windows PCs, giving you the freedom to connect however you need.

With Screens Connect, our free utility for Mac and Windows, you can securely access your computers from anywhere in the world—no complex setup required.

Easily connect to computers detected on your local network or create custom connections for even greater flexibility and control, tailored to your specific needs.

Strong Security

Protect Your Remote Connections with Advanced Encryption

Screens prioritizes your privacy with strong, end-to-end encryption, ensuring your remote sessions remain secure and private.

With built-in SSH tunneling, your connection is fully encrypted, safeguarding your data from unauthorized access—even on untrusted networks. Whether you’re working from home, the office, or on the go, you can confidently connect back to your computer knowing your information is protected.

Screens also supports custom SSH keys, allowing for an additional layer of authentication, and ensures seamless, secure access across all your Apple devices.

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Powerful Gestures

Effortless Control at Your Fingertips

Screens seamlessly integrates with a wide range of familiar gestures, giving you the flexibility to switch between Touch Mode and Trackpad Mode for the most natural remote experience.

Whether you’re editing a spreadsheet from home, managing a server across continents, or helping a family member troubleshoot their computer from miles away, Screens makes remote access intuitive, responsive, and effortless—just like using your device in person.

Multiple Display Support

View the Right Monitor, Every Time

For Macs with multiple connected displays, Screens gives you the flexibility to select a specific screen or view them all at once. Easily switch between monitors to focus on what matters most, and let Screens remember your last display selection for a smoother, more efficient workflow in future sessions.

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Curtain Mode

Privacy When You Need It

Curtain Mode discreetly blacks out the display on remote Macs, ensuring your activity remains private. Whether you’re working on sensitive tasks, managing a computer in a shared space, or simply prefer not to share your screen, Curtain Mode keeps your session confidential while maintaining full control.

Pointing Devices & Keyboards

Turn Your iPad into a Powerful Workstation

Screens fully supports hardware keyboards and pointing devices, including mice, trackpads, and the Magic Keyboard, giving you the precision and control of a desktop experience on your iPad. Whether you’re navigating complex workflows or performing fine-tuned actions, Screens brings a responsive, seamless computing experience to your fingertips.

* Scrolling functionality requires a Magic Trackpad 2, Magic Mouse 2, or Magic Keyboard.

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Session Selection

Join In or Work Privately—Your Choice

When connecting to a remote Mac with an active user session, Screens gives you the flexibility to request to share their screen or start a new background session of your own. Whether you’re collaborating with someone or need a private workspace, you’re always in control of how you connect.

File Transfers

Move Files with Ease

Need to send or retrieve a file from your remote Mac? Screens makes it effortless—just drag and drop from your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Vision Pro for a fast, intuitive transfer experience. Whether you're accessing important documents or sharing files, Screens keeps the process simple and your workflow uninterrupted.

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Remote Assistance Made Simple

Help Family, Friends, and Clients with Ease

Screens Assist is the perfect solution for remotely troubleshooting a family member’s, friend’s, or client’s Mac. Just download and run the free utility on the Mac you need to control, then connect via Screens—no complex setup required. Helping others has never been this straightforward!

And so much more!

Apple Pencil Support Protect your data via Touch ID or Face ID One-click User Password Synchronize your content via iCloud Tailscale and NordVPN integration Clipboard Synchronization Multiple windows support Adaptive Quality Shortcuts toolbar Observe and Control Modes Grab a Screenshot, Save it or Share It Connect to multiple computers at once Hot Corners Support Secure Connections SSH Keys Support On-Disconnect Actions

What Our Users Are Saying

★★★★★
The best of the bunch
I tried several Vision Pro VNC apps before choosing Screens 5. It stood out for its stable connections, intuitive UI, and seamless Mac control with hand gestures. It also works great on my iPhone Pro Max, all under one subscription. I’m a happy convert—great job!
— jonolamb
★★★★★
Supremely worthwhile alternative to Apple’s own Screen Sharing
Constant updates (compared to Apple’s glacial development speed/updates), more features, more supported devices and more supported alternative network scenarios. Developer is super responsive. It’s basically a Pro version of Apple’s native macOS Screen Sharing. HIGHLY recommended. Zero complaints.
— Peter N.
★★★★★
THE Essential App for Elderly Parents/Grandparents
Tech help is bad enough when you are in the same room…but miles away? Forget it! This is THE app that allows me to quickly log into my mother’s Mac and fix things in minutes rather than hours.
— Anakin44011
★★★★★
Perfect!
Just what I needed to work remotely. Support was exceptional. I am very happy with this app.
— acme61
★★★★★
Absolute best VNC client ever
Screens is an app I will happily pay for for the rest of my life! Seriously, I use this app nearly everyday and get so much valve from it. Strong recommend. 10 of out of 10 every time.
— Michael Z.
★★★★★
Developer - On Top of Product
I rely on this app and have for years. A recent update introduced a bug that interfered with the remote connection. The developer had a new version out within a day’s time and the app works better than ever.
— RP BNA
★★★★★
The BEST remote desktop app!
Screens 5 is fast, reliable, and incredibly easy to use. Whether on Wi-Fi or cellular, the connection is smooth, and the interface is beautiful and intuitive. It’s the best remote access app I’ve tried. Highly recommended!
— Norcanda09
★★★★★
Best VNC experience across devices
After running through a several alternatives for VNC, I was wowed by the reliability, design and ease of use of this app on both iPad and Mac. Works seamlessly for my (quirky) RaPi and other VNC servers. Subscription covers all Apple devices, so certainly worth the cost.
— 7BobbyBtcb
★★★★★
Essential
A beautifully designed, elegant app for easily connecting to remote computers (even with other operating sytems like WIndows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi). An essential app, with knowledgeable and responsive developers. Five stars, highly recommended!
— kc! Bradshaw
★★★★★
The most effective of all!!
I have tested more than one, free, paid, with dongle, etc. Screens is really the most complete, the most reliable, the most efficient on iPhone iPad and computers Thank you for this quality software!
— Bâclée
★★★★★
Most stable, usable and customizable VNC solution for MacOS, iOS and iPadOS
I tried almost every other VNC approach, but was blown away by the stability, versatility and compatibility with Tailscale of Screens. Five stars. No question.
— Cosmicaether
★★★★★
Stable and robust
While on the road, I frequently need to grab something from the iMac at home… and Screens 5 allows me to do that.
— Cal B.

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And control your computers from anywhere.

Screens requires iOS 17, macOS 14, visionOS 1.1 or later.

Requirements

  • A VNC Server, such as UltraVNC or TightVNC, is required to connect to a Windows PC.
  • Windows and Linux PCs can only send or receive text and URLs.
  • Screens will not receive any sound from your computer. This is a limitation of the RFB protocol the app is using.
  • Screens Connect requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later. You will need to create a free Screens ID.
  • While Screens allows connectivity from your Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Vision Pro device, it does not support connections from your PC to your Apple devices.
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