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Apple Remote Desktop vs Screens: catalog facts
Apple Remote Desktop	Screens
Paid Sold as a paid Mac app by Apple.	Paid Commercial app from Edovia; see the developer's site for current pricing.
macOS	macOS, iOS
Controls and observes many Macs from one console Copies files and runs tasks across groups of computers	Native apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro Screens Connect makes home machines reachable from anywhere
Mac only Paid app aimed at administrators rather than casual screen sharing	Client runs only on Apple devices Pricing details not shown on the homepage
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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