Motorized Screens vs. Screened Porch

For those who have installed motorized retractable screens on an outdoor patio or kitchen — would you choose that again over a fully screened-in porch?

I am trying to balance flexibility vs. practicality. My concern is that in reality, the screens might stay down most of the time just to deal with mosquitoes —at which point a permanent screened porch might make more sense.

On the flip side, I really like the idea of keeping the space open when possible and avoiding posts that break up the view -- and allowing for better airflow when I am outdoor grilling. Also, I imagine screened-in patios are harder to clean as well with a blower.

For those with firsthand experience:

Do you actually retract them often, or do they stay down most of the time?
Any reliability or maintenance issues over time? Looking back, would you make the same choice?

Trying to avoid an expensive “looked great on paper” decision—appreciate any honest feedback.

This will be a new build, and if I am going to do it, I believe it will be better to incorporate it now into my plans, rather than trying to retrofit.