# NoMachine vs Touch Portal

The clearest difference is rating: Touch Portal at 4.5 against NoMachine's 3.0. Touch Portal also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 37%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). NoMachine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Touch Portal sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. NoMachine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Touch Portal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touch Portal has 814 ratings behind it against 126, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of NoMachine's written reviews are positive against 55% of Touch Portal's.

NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, Touch Portal every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoMachine | Touch Portal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomachine/id874286563/reviews) | **[4.5 (814 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-portal/id1410172542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 126 | **814** |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | **54.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NoMachine S.à r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/874286566) | [Rils](https://appshunter.io/developer/1410172541) |

## 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


### Touch Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-portal/id1410172542)

Transform your phone or tablet into a customizable macro deck for your PC or Mac. Streamline workflows for content creation, editing, and professional tasks with dedicated buttons and integrations.

**Highlights:** OBS Studio integration, Streamlabs OBS integration, Adobe Photoshop integration, Remote control PC/Mac, Macro buttons, Customizable look and feel

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edge Graphics Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| RGB Graphics Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro SciFi Graphics Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Editor Graphics Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Devices Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| Touch Portal Pro version | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and time-saving
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 💡 Versatile for various use cases
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Complicated setup
- 💰 Paywall for some features
- 🔧 Compatibility problems with updates
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Buttons not working as expected
- Connectivity issues between devices
- Incorrect button sizing when rotating device
- Paid version not unlocking all features

**Requested features**

- Multi-device support
- More pre-built templates and integrations
- Improved button customization options
- Ability to close applications from the app
- Support for more fonts and visual styles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoMachine free?

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

### Is Touch Portal free?

Touch Portal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NoMachine or Touch Portal?

Touch Portal is rated higher. NoMachine averages 3.0 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Touch Portal averages 4.5 from 814 ratings.

### Do NoMachine or Touch Portal have ads?

Neither NoMachine nor Touch Portal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoMachine or Touch Portal?

NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, and Touch Portal every 3 months. Most recently, NoMachine was updated on November 6, 2026 and Touch Portal on November 6, 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.*