Comparison

NoMachine vs Mouse · Keyboard

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

Head to head
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.

About

Mouse · Keyboard

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a precise trackpad and full-featured keyboard for your Mac or PC. Control your computer remotely for presentations, browsing, or messaging with a natural, intuitive interface. Enjoy seamless connectivity and privacy on your local network.

Highlights
  • Precise multi-touch trackpad gestures
  • Full-screen keyboard with shortcuts
  • Works with Mac and PC
  • Local network privacy
  • Landscape and portrait modes
  • Quick setup
Features
Currently charting
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful trackpad and keyboard for your Mac or PC. Present with confidence, browse from the couch, or answer messages without reaching for your computer. Why You’ll Love Input - Feels instantly natural. Smooth, precise multi-touch tracking with scrolling, swipes, and gestures that behave just like a real trackpad. - Type comfortably anywhere. Enjoy a full-screen keyboard with text shortcuts, emoji, and function keys—perfect for long messages or quick replies. - Works with all your computers. Install the free helper on any Mac or PC and switch between devices with a single tap. - Built for privacy. Everything stays on your local network. Connections use HTTPS and require on-device approval before pairing. - Made for every moment. Landscape or portrait, light or dark mode—Input adapts beautifully to any iPhone or iPad screen. Quick Setup 1. Download the free helper for Mac or PC at rs.ltd/get 2. Make sure your devices share the same Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot 3. Open Input, select your computer, and you’re ready to go Requirements - Mac with macOS 10.10+ or PC running Windows 7 SP1+ - Latest helper app from rs.ltd/get - Shared network connection (Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot); details at rs.ltd/connect Input turns any spot—sofa, stage, or bedside—into the perfect place to control your computer with ease and precision.

Screenshots

NoMachine4 screens
Mouse · Keyboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mouse · Keyboard at 94% against NoMachine's 37%. Mouse · Keyboard also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). NoMachine's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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; Mouse · Keyboard costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mouse · Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mouse · Keyboard has 2.5K ratings behind it against 125, 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 94% of Mouse · Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, Mouse · Keyboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
NoMachine versus Mouse · Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoMachineMouse · Keyboard
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating3.0 (125 ratings)4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1252.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#92 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoMachine S.à r.l.Remote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

NoMachine

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

Mouse · Keyboard

All ratings2,478 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews943 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.7%

User reviews

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

Mouse · Keyboard

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Responsive and fast
  • 💡 Useful remote control features
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 🎨 Clean and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional lag or connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Drains device battery faster
  • 📚 Unclear instructions or documentation

Bugs and requests

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

Mouse · Keyboard

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cursor disappears or becomes unresponsive
  • Keyboard input not registering correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add volume and brightness controls
  • Improve scrolling and zooming gestures
  • Provide more keyboard customization options

In-app purchases

None

NoMachine

No in-app purchases

None

Mouse · Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoMachine free?
NoMachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mouse · Keyboard free?
Mouse · Keyboard costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NoMachine or Mouse · Keyboard?
Mouse · Keyboard is rated higher. NoMachine averages 3.0 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Mouse · Keyboard averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.
Do NoMachine or Mouse · Keyboard have ads?
Neither NoMachine nor Mouse · Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoMachine or Mouse · Keyboard?
NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, and Mouse · Keyboard fortnightly. Most recently, NoMachine was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mouse · Keyboard on October 27, 2026.

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