# NoMachine vs Mouse · Keyboard

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | NoMachine | Mouse · Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomachine/id874286563/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-keyboard/id1515294700/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#92** |
| Size | 121 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NoMachine S.à r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/874286566) | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) |

## 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


### Mouse · Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-keyboard/id1515294700)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Cursor disappears or becomes unresponsive
- Keyboard input not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- Add volume and brightness controls
- Improve scrolling and zooming gestures
- Provide more keyboard customization options


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