Comparison

NoMachine vs NBOK

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

NBOK

Communicate and transfer files between smartphones and computers on a local network without registration or login. Supports cross-platform messaging and file sharing, including drag-and-drop functionality.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform messaging
  • File transfer
  • No registration required
  • Automatic device discovery
  • Drag and drop file support
  • LAN communication
Features
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NBOK allows smart phones and computers to communicate with each other, send messages or files. No registration, no login, no phone number required. Why NBOK? Install and Play: * After installation and running, all supported devices are automatically discovered. * Worked as a IM in the LAN, but no registration, no login, no phone number required. * More convenient to transmit text and files, support drag and drop files on computer. * Quickly transfer photos and videos from your phone to your computer. Cross-Platform: * Support almost all computers and phones: Windows, Mac, Linux(coming soon), iPhone/iPad and other phones. * Discovery depends on IGMP multicast, 99.9% reliability. * All computers support drag and drop file. * We will continue to add support for more devices ... Getting started: 1, Download other supported applications from http://nbok.necta.us 2, Install and run applications. 3, Make sure all devices at the same network(LAN), and your firewall allows NBOK application or port 2023/2024. Any questions please contact us via Email or Facebook.

Screenshots

NoMachine4 screens
NBOK3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NoMachine at 3.0 against NBOK's 1.0. NoMachine also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and ratings volume (125 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoMachine holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoMachine has 125 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of NBOK's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NoMachine versus NBOK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoMachineNBOK
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (125 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings125 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoMachine S.à r.l.士猛 王

Customer experience

NoMachine

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

NBOK

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

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

NBOK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NoMachine

No in-app purchases

None

NBOK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoMachine free?
NoMachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NBOK free?
NBOK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NoMachine or NBOK?
NoMachine is rated higher. NoMachine averages 3.0 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while NBOK averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NoMachine or NBOK have ads?
Neither NoMachine nor NBOK shows ads.

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