Screens review
A cost-conscious Apple client for remote control, file transfer, and multi-display access.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Screens is a remote desktop client from Edovia for accessing and controlling Mac, Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi computers from iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro. It suits Apple users who need to reach mixed desktop systems over local networks or the internet. Screens Connect supports continuous remote accessibility, while Screens Assist supports occasional remote help when someone is present to approve a connection.
Pricing is straightforward but paid-only. The Monthly Subscription costs $3.99 per month, the Annual Subscription costs $29.99 per year, and the Lifetime plan costs $179.99 as a one-time purchase. A seven-day free trial is available on all devices. The feature set covers remote control, clipboard sharing, multiple-display selection, and connection modes for observing or controlling shared Mac sessions. Buyers choosing between plans can weigh recurring cost against the one-time Lifetime option.
The Apple ecosystem is central to the product. Screens integrates with iCloud, Siri, Shortcuts, and Spotlight, and supports Tailscale and NordVPN Meshnet connectivity. Built-in SSH tunneling and custom SSH keys add connection flexibility, while Curtain Mode provides privacy for remote Macs. The main boundary is client coverage: Windows and Linux function as remote hosts rather than Screens client platforms. Apple users who want a focused remote-access tool for mixed systems should consider Screens; teams needing Windows or Linux client applications should choose another option.
Screens pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Connects to Mac, Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi computers
- Supports continuous access, file transfer, clipboard, and multiple displays
- Includes SSH tunneling, privacy mode, and VPN connectivity
- Where it doesn't
- Screens clients are limited to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS
- No free plan is available
- File transfers are between Apple devices and remote Macs
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