Comparison

NoMachine vs HelpDesk Viewer

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

HelpDesk Viewer

Remotely connect to customer devices to provide technical support. Chat with clients, manage queries, and transfer files directly from your mobile device for efficient issue resolution.

Highlights
  • Remote device connection
  • In-session chat
  • Query management
  • File transfer
  • Access logs
Features
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Connect to the customer’s mobile devices or computers and resolve technical issues anywhere, anytime using HelpDesk by RemotePC. Features Connect to customers device from your iOS device. Chat with customers via text during the session for better understanding of the issues. Manage customer queries, access logs, etc., all in one place for efficient client requirement management. Transfer files from your mobile device to remote computers and vice versa.

Screenshots

NoMachine4 screens
HelpDesk Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HelpDesk Viewer at 3.6 against NoMachine's 3.0. HelpDesk Viewer also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 37%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). NoMachine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (125 vs 5). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. HelpDesk Viewer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NoMachine asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HelpDesk Viewer holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoMachine has 125 ratings behind it against 5, 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 71% of HelpDesk Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, HelpDesk Viewer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NoMachine versus HelpDesk Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoMachineHelpDesk Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (125 ratings)3.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings125 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoMachine S.à r.l.IDrive Incorporated

Customer experience

NoMachine

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

HelpDesk Viewer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

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

HelpDesk Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NoMachine

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HelpDesk Viewer

One-time2
  • 1 Technician plan at $9.99$9.99
  • 1 Technician plan at $99.99$99.99

Questions

Is NoMachine free?
NoMachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HelpDesk Viewer free?
HelpDesk Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NoMachine or HelpDesk Viewer?
HelpDesk Viewer is rated higher. NoMachine averages 3.0 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while HelpDesk Viewer averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.
Do NoMachine or HelpDesk Viewer have ads?
Neither NoMachine nor HelpDesk Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoMachine or HelpDesk Viewer?
NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, and HelpDesk Viewer every 5 weeks. Most recently, NoMachine was updated on October 24, 2026 and HelpDesk Viewer on October 22, 2026.

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