Comparison

NoMachine vs Meridi

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

Meridi

Effortlessly manage reminders across different time zones. Coordinate international teams, stay connected with loved ones abroad, and plan global schedules with intuitive time zone conversion and smart local time displays.

Highlights
  • Intuitive time zone conversion
  • Recurring reminders
  • Smart local time display
  • Quick time zone selection
  • Customizable reminder labels
  • Premium widgets
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Meridi is your companion for managing reminders across different time zones. Whether you're coordinating with international teams, keeping in touch with loved ones abroad, or planning your global schedule, Meridi makes time zone management effortless. KEY FEATURES: • Intuitive time zone conversion • Recurring reminders • Smart local time display • Clean, modern interface THOUGHTFUL TIME ZONE HANDLING: • See both local and destination time zones at a glance • Quick time zone selection with search • Current time display for selected zones • Automatic local time conversion POWERFUL REMINDER FEATURES: • Set one-time or recurring reminders • Choose custom start dates • Add personal labels • Mark reminders as completed FREE USERS: • Up to 5 reminders • Default notification sound • No Home Screen widgets UPGRADE TO MERIDI PLUS: Unlock Meridi Plus via an in-app purchase to access: • Unlimited reminders • Choose from a selection of notification sounds • Premium widgets Meridi combines powerful features with elegant design to make managing time across zones a delightful experience. Download now and never miss an important moment, regardless of the time zone! By using Meridi, you agree to the Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NoMachine4 screens
Meridi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Meridi at 5.0 against NoMachine's 3.0. Meridi also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months). NoMachine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (125 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Meridi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NoMachine asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Meridi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, Meridi every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NoMachine versus Meridi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoMachineMeridi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (125 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings125 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoMachine S.à r.l.William Echols

Customer experience

NoMachine

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

Meridi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Meridi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NoMachine

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Meridi

Subscriptions2
  • Plus$2.991 Month
  • Plus$19.991 Year

Questions

Is NoMachine free?
NoMachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meridi free?
Meridi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NoMachine or Meridi?
Meridi is rated higher. NoMachine averages 3.0 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Meridi averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NoMachine or Meridi have ads?
Neither NoMachine nor Meridi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoMachine or Meridi?
NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, and Meridi every 3 days. Most recently, NoMachine was updated on August 6, 2026 and Meridi on June 5, 2026.

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