# NoMachine vs Desktop Computer by Shells

The clearest difference is rating: Desktop Computer by Shells at 3.4 against NoMachine's 3.0. NoMachine's advantage is ratings volume (125 vs 12) and review sentiment (37% vs 25%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Desktop Computer by Shells holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoMachine has 125 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of NoMachine's written reviews are positive against 25% of Desktop Computer by Shells's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoMachine | Desktop Computer by Shells |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomachine/id874286563/reviews) | **[3.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-computer-by-shells/id1534972425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **37.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 121 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NoMachine S.à r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/874286566) | [E Shells Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534972427) |

## 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


### Desktop Computer by Shells

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-computer-by-shells/id1534972425)

Access your cloud-based virtual desktop for daily computing tasks. Edit documents, run desktop applications, create media content, and browse the web from anywhere. Requires an existing account.

**Highlights:** Cloud virtual desktop access, Daily computing tasks, Document editing and creation, Access desktop applications, Audio and video content creation, Internet browsing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoMachine free?

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

### Is Desktop Computer by Shells free?

Desktop Computer by Shells is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NoMachine or Desktop Computer by Shells?

Desktop Computer by Shells is rated higher. NoMachine averages 3.0 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Desktop Computer by Shells averages 3.4 from 12 ratings.

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