Comparison

Qmanager vs NoMachine

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Qmanager

Monitor and manage your QNAP Turbo NAS remotely from your iOS device. Check system status, control applications, manage downloads and backups, and even locate your NAS.

Highlights
  • Monitor system information (CPU, memory, events)
  • Manage download and backup tasks
  • Control application services
  • Check connection status and online users
  • Remote restart/shutdown of NAS
  • Find My NAS with beep sound
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Ever wanted to monitor and manage your QNAP Turbo NAS with your iOS mobile device? The free Qmanager app is the perfect answer. Prerequisites: - iOS 16 or later - QNAP NAS running firmware V4.0 or later Major features of Qmanager: - Monitor your system information, such as CPU usage, memory usage, system event info, online user… - Check your download station, backup task info. You also can manage the download task or backup task remotely. You can pause or run the task. - Turn on/off application services via Qmanager with one simple click. - Check connection status or the current online users to prevent invasion. - Restart or shutdown the Turbo NAS remotely. - Use “Find My NAS” to let your NAS turn on the “Beep” sound.

About

NoMachine

Access your PC or Mac remotely with lightning-fast speed. Control your computer from anywhere, stream media, play games, and provide support. Seamlessly work with all your files and applications as if you were physically present.

Highlights
  • Remote PC/Mac access
  • High-speed performance
  • HD video and audio streaming
  • File transfer
  • Remote administration
  • Access behind firewalls
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Your computer, anywhere. With NoMachine, secure, fast remote access is always available no matter where you are, putting your files, documents, videos, and music right in the palm of your hand. Whether you're an individual accessing your desktop at home or an IT professional managing an entire infrastructure, NoMachine gives you instant access so you can stay connected to what matters most. The perfect travel companion, you can use it to: - Control your office and home computers remotely over any network as if you were sitting in front of them - Work with all your files, desktop applications and other programs all running on your computer elsewhere - Share and transfer files easily between devices - Manage unattended computers and provide on-the-go support to colleagues and friends - Enjoy your media, including HD movies, TV shows, and music - Play graphics-intensive games remotely with smooth performance Key features: - Connect to any computer, wherever it is - Sign in to NoMachine Network for easy remote connections - High-quality video and audio streaming - Bi-directional file transfer - Record any activity on the remote desktop - Intuitive touch and control gestures - Guest connections to share the desktop, no local account required - Remote terminal connections (from iPad) - Protect logins with 2FA through your iPhone or iPad Quick guide 1) Install this app. 2) Download NoMachine from our website and install it on the computer you want to access. 3) In the NoMachine for iOS GUI enter the IP of your computer or the Machine Id. 4) You must already have an account on the remote computer. Enter the credentials for your system account when prompted or use a guest account. 5) For more detailed instructions check the tutorial here: https://www.nomachine.com/getting-started-with-nomachine-for-ios.

Screenshots

Qmanager4 screens
NoMachine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Qmanager at every 6 weeks against NoMachine's every 7 months. NoMachine's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for Qmanager against 3.0 for NoMachine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 125 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Qmanager's written reviews are positive against 37% of NoMachine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qmanager ships an update every 6 weeks, NoMachine every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Qmanager versus NoMachine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQmanagerNoMachine
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (67 ratings)3.0 (125 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.3% of reviews — better37.1% of reviews
Number of ratings67125 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQNAP Systems, Inc.NoMachine S.à r.l.

Customer experience

Qmanager

All ratings67 ratings
Positive40.3%
Neutral14.9%
Negative44.8%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative42.1%

NoMachine

All ratings125 ratings
Positive46.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative44.8%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive37.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative54.3%

User reviews

Qmanager

From 67 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📊 Comprehensive NAS monitoring and status overview
  • 🔔 Push notifications for NAS alerts and updates
  • 🎛️ Remote management of services and applications
  • 📱 Convenient mobile access to NAS features
  • 🔧 Firmware update capability from app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
  • ⏱️ Slow startup and connection times
  • 🔐 Two-factor authentication UI issues (keyboard blocking buttons)
  • 🌙 Dark mode removed in recent update
  • ⚠️ Limited management capabilities (mostly read-only)

NoMachine

From 125 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent performance and speed compared to VNC and RDP
  • 💰 Free to use with no account creation required
  • 🔌 Works seamlessly across multiple platforms (Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS)
  • 🎮 Responsive mouse and keyboard controls when functioning properly
  • 📱 Effective remote access from mobile devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Critical iOS 16+ compatibility issues with screen display
  • ⚠️ Severely outdated app lacking recent updates
  • 🔧 Poor iPad Pro screen optimization and aspect ratio support
  • ⌨️ Magic Keyboard and external keyboard support broken
  • 🖱️ Trackpad functionality inconsistent

Bugs and requests

Qmanager

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App crashes on login or NAS selection
  • 2FA keyboard obscures login button
  • Dark mode setting removed with no way to restore
  • Download station loses connection when switching apps
  • Notifications not received after iOS 18.2 update
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  • WOL (Wake-on-LAN) broken after iOS 17 update
  • Container Station shows no running containers
  • Disk space reporting incorrect
  • App won't connect via LTE (only WiFi)
  • CPU and memory usage not displaying
  • NAS model icons displaying incorrectly
  • Services reverting to on after being disabled
  • App crashes when checking firmware
  • Crashes on iPad after login
  • Cannot unlock encrypted volumes
  • BT search not working
  • Bandwidth reporting inaccurate
  • Installation hangs indefinitely
  • iOS compatibility issues across versions

Requested features

16 requests
  • Dark mode toggle option
  • Wake-on-LAN functionality
  • Ability to add new download tasks
  • iPad-optimized universal app
  • Widget support for Mac and iPad
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  • Apple Shortcuts integration
  • Cloud backup job status visibility
  • Backup station management
  • Power schedule modification
  • Encryption volume unlock capability
  • Process monitor column sorting
  • Direct local-only access without cloud requirement
  • Better 2FA keyboard handling
  • Launch apps (not just stop/start)
  • Manage user privileges
  • Block list IP management

NoMachine

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App hangs and freezes on startup with iOS 16+
  • Screen display shifted to right with black bars on iPad
  • Help/intro screen misplaced and cannot be dismissed
  • App crashes when changing display resolution
  • Stored settings lost after crashes
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  • Magic Keyboard not recognized or working
  • Trackpad two-finger scroll not functioning
  • Keyboard input not registering properly
  • First tap on input box ignored
  • Mouse cursor lags significantly
  • Blank screen when reconnecting
  • App not compatible with M1/M2 iPad Pro
  • Username field only accepts single letter
  • External keyboard disconnection after connection
  • App covers notch and hardware elements on iPhone
  • Rotation to landscape causes black screen
  • Network auto-discovery not working
  • Connection settings not saved properly
  • Text rendering fuzzy and blurry
  • App unresponsive in portrait mode

Requested features

16 requests
  • App Store payment option instead of direct credit card
  • Full iPad Pro native resolution support
  • Magic Keyboard and external keyboard full support
  • Two-factor authentication support
  • Multi-monitor selection and switching
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  • Portrait orientation support on iPad
  • Bluetooth audio/AirPods support
  • Auto-discovery of machines on network
  • Stage Manager compatibility on iPad
  • Chinese language support
  • Screen keep-alive option for streaming
  • Better display scaling and 1:1 pixel resolution
  • Hardware acceleration for newer devices
  • Trackpad gesture support (two-finger click)
  • External monitor support with full resolution
  • Improved keyboard layout with configurable keys

In-app purchases

None

Qmanager

No in-app purchases

None

NoMachine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qmanager free?
Qmanager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoMachine free?
NoMachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Qmanager or NoMachine?
NoMachine is rated higher. Qmanager averages 2.9 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while NoMachine averages 3.0 from 125 ratings.
Do Qmanager or NoMachine have ads?
Neither Qmanager nor NoMachine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qmanager or NoMachine?
Qmanager ships an update every 6 weeks, and NoMachine every 7 months. Most recently, Qmanager was updated on September 23, 2026 and NoMachine on August 6, 2026.

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