# NoMachine vs LiteManager

The clearest difference is rating: LiteManager at 5.0 against NoMachine's 3.0. NoMachine's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (125 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

LiteManager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoMachine has 125 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of NoMachine's written reviews are positive against 36% of LiteManager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, LiteManager every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoMachine | LiteManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomachine/id874286563/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litemanager/id1112963244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **37.1% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 121 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NoMachine S.à r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/874286566) | [DENIS YAKHNOVETS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112963243) |

## What reviewers say

### NoMachine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomachine/id874286563)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### LiteManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litemanager/id1112963244)

This software enables remote administration and control of computers over the internet or local networks. It facilitates distant learning, user support, and employee supervision with real-time desktop control and secure access to files, processes, and services.

**Highlights:** Remote computer administration, Real-time desktop control, Secure remote access, File system access, Process and service management, Distant learning support, Remote user support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoMachine free?

NoMachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LiteManager free?

LiteManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NoMachine or LiteManager?

LiteManager is rated higher. NoMachine averages 3.0 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while LiteManager averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NoMachine or LiteManager have ads?

Neither NoMachine nor LiteManager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoMachine or LiteManager?

NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, and LiteManager every 10 months. Most recently, NoMachine was updated on October 24, 2026 and LiteManager on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*