# NoMachine vs Meridi

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.

Both are free to download. Meridi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NoMachine asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoMachine | Meridi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomachine/id874286563/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridi/id6740975448/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NoMachine S.à r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/874286566) | [William Echols](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790147799) |

## 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


### Meridi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridi/id6740975448)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*