Comparison

Nintype vs NoMachine

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

Head to head
About

Nintype

This app enhances typing speed and productivity on iOS devices by offering a unique two-handed sliding keyboard. It includes advanced features for text correction, cursor movement, and quick access to punctuation and emojis, alongside a robust note-taking application with extensive organizational capabilities.

Highlights
  • Two-handed sliding keyboard
  • Quick word correction and cursor control
  • Edge slide punctuation shortcuts
  • Flick autocomplete
  • Customizable keyboard themes
  • Subfolders and unlimited note depth
  • Robust archive system
Features
Currently charting
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Nintype, as used by over 150k people! ----------------------- Transform your iPhone or iPad into a highly productive device where you can actually type relatively quickly with it - so writing emails, reports and articles are much nicer, because you can type faster on the iPad/iPhone than most people can on a desktop keyboard! This notes app comes with a 3rd party keyboard, which is most probably what you're after. Keyboard Features: - Two-Handed Sliding Keyboard - construct words with slides and taps - A top bar to correct previous words quickly - Slide left/right at the spacebar to move the cursor quickly - Backspace slide to quickly erase words - Edge slide shortcuts to quickly add punctuations - Quickpaste menu (press-hold caps) - Height / layout adjustment. Can split, align right, left, etc. - Flick autocomplete - Number pad layout quick access (slide right from the 123 button, at the bottom left) - Calculator which actually counts things - numbers ready to be inserted - Customizable theme - with a lot of presets - Autospace Mode (Automatically flushes in adjustable time, dynamic timing, new and improved! recommended for expert users) - Emojis! Press hold the topleft button at the topbar! - Emojify - type any english word (e.g happy), slide down from X, and select the emoji you want! Supported Languages: Priority Support - English Secondary Support - Danish, Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Swedish Nintype App (A note-taking app) features: - Subfolders, unlimited depth too - Shortcuts System - Recent Notes History system - A Robust Archive system. - Quick Share Shortcuts

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

Nintype3 screens
NoMachine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NoMachine at Free against Nintype's $4.99. Nintype's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

NoMachine is free to download; Nintype costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nintype holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 168 and 126 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Nintype's written reviews are positive against 37% of NoMachine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nintype ships an update every 5 weeks, NoMachine every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Nintype versus NoMachine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNintypeNoMachine
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (168 ratings) — better3.0 (126 ratings)
Positive reviews57.8% of reviews — better37.1% of reviews
Number of ratings168 — better126
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#76 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB121 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJormy GamesNoMachine S.à r.l.

Customer experience

Nintype

All ratings167 ratings
Positive74.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews353 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative30.9%

NoMachine

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

User reviews

Nintype

From 168 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fastest keyboard
  • 👍 Highly customizable
  • 🚀 Two-finger swiping
  • 👍 Innovative features
  • 👍 Responsive developer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 👎 Steep learning curve
  • 👎 Confusing UI and settings
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Unreliable autocorrect

NoMachine

From 126 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

Nintype

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard freezes or disappears
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Typing errors and incorrect word suggestions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update to improve stability
  • Simplify UI and settings
  • Improve autocorrect and prediction
  • Add dark mode option

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

Nintype

No in-app purchases

None

NoMachine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nintype free?
Nintype costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoMachine free?
NoMachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nintype or NoMachine?
Nintype is rated higher. Nintype averages 4.1 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while NoMachine averages 3.0 from 126 ratings.
Do Nintype or NoMachine have ads?
Neither Nintype nor NoMachine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nintype or NoMachine?
Nintype ships an update every 5 weeks, and NoMachine every 7 months. Most recently, Nintype was updated on November 1, 2026 and NoMachine on November 1, 2026.

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