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Screens vs RealVNC Connect: catalog facts
Screens	RealVNC Connect
Paid Commercial app from Edovia; see the developer's site for current pricing.	Freemium Free Lite plan for one non-commercial user, paid plans for more devices and connections.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Native apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro Screens Connect makes home machines reachable from anywhere	Cloud connectivity avoids manual router or firewall configuration for remote access Free Lite plan available for personal, non-commercial use
Client runs only on Apple devices Pricing details not shown on the homepage	Free plan is capped at three devices and a single simultaneous connection Commercial use requires a paid subscription
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 September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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