Comparison

NoMachine vs PiSugar

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

PiSugar

Monitor and control your PiSugar battery system remotely. View battery status, charging information, and customize button functions. Supports managing multiple batteries simultaneously.

Highlights
  • View battery level
  • Monitor charging status
  • Configure custom buttons
  • Manage RTC settings
  • Support for multiple batteries
Features
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Manage your PiSugar battery from your iPhone. Pair PiSugar with PiSugar-server to connect to your Raspberry Pi and: • View battery level, voltage, and charging status • Manage multiple PiSugar devices • Configure safe shutdown, scheduled wake-up, RTC, and custom button actions • Configure Raspberry Pi Wi-Fi over Bluetooth • Open secure terminal sessions over Bluetooth with BLE SSH • Browse official PiSugar products, manage your cart, and check out securely Orders placed through the PiSugar Store can be viewed and managed at https://account.pisugar.com/. No account is required for device management, and the app contains no ads. Store checkout and order management may require online services and an account. Bluetooth is used only to discover, connect to, and manage nearby Raspberry Pi devices. Device configuration data stays on your device and is not uploaded to developer servers.

Screenshots

NoMachine4 screens
PiSugar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NoMachine at 3.0 against PiSugar's 2.3. NoMachine also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and ratings volume (126 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoMachine has 126 ratings behind it against 3, 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 PiSugar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, PiSugar every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NoMachine versus PiSugar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoMachinePiSugar
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (126 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings126 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoMachine S.à r.l.Guangzhou Soft Electric Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

NoMachine

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

PiSugar

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

PiSugar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NoMachine

No in-app purchases

None

PiSugar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoMachine free?
NoMachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PiSugar free?
PiSugar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NoMachine or PiSugar?
NoMachine is rated higher. NoMachine averages 3.0 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while PiSugar averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do NoMachine or PiSugar have ads?
Neither NoMachine nor PiSugar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoMachine or PiSugar?
NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, and PiSugar every 11 months. Most recently, NoMachine was updated on November 1, 2026 and PiSugar on November 4, 2026.

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