# NoMachine vs Synctrain

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Synctrain at 89% against NoMachine's 37%. Synctrain also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). NoMachine's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Synctrain holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 123 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of NoMachine's written reviews are positive against 89% of Synctrain's.

NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, Synctrain every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoMachine | Synctrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomachine/id874286563/reviews) | **[4.9 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synctrain/id6553985316/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 121 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NoMachine S.à r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/874286566) | [T-Shaped](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758051723) |

## 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


### Synctrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synctrain/id6553985316)

Securely synchronize files and folders between your devices. Stream audio and video directly from other devices.  Manage file sharing permissions to control access to your data.

**Highlights:** Secure file synchronization, Full folder synchronization, Specific file selection, Audio and video streaming, Cross-device file mirroring, Customizable sharing permissions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Seamless sync between devices
- 🔓 Open-source and free
- 💡 Integrates with iOS Files app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔍 Could use more Apple-like design

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes
- Sync delays on some devices

**Requested features**

- Direct photo/video sync to remote devices
- Faster initial connection to server


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoMachine free?

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

### Is Synctrain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NoMachine or Synctrain?

Synctrain is rated higher. NoMachine averages 3.0 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Synctrain averages 4.9 from 123 ratings.

### Do NoMachine or Synctrain have ads?

Neither NoMachine nor Synctrain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoMachine or Synctrain?

NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, and Synctrain every 6 weeks. Most recently, NoMachine was updated on October 20, 2026 and Synctrain on October 15, 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.*