NoMachine vs Tracker Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Tracker Light
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Tracker Light is the simplest way to log and manage your work hours. Whether you're a freelancer tracking billable time, a shift worker with varying schedules, or a remote professional staying on top of your hours—this app makes time tracking effortless. SIMPLE DAILY LOGGING • Log your start and end times in just two taps • Automatic break deduction and total hours calculation • Add notes to any work entry • Supports overnight and irregular shifts SMART REMINDERS • Get notified when it's time to start or end work • Customizable notification schedule • Never forget to log your hours again DETAILED STATISTICS • View your work history with flexible date ranges • See total hours, daily averages, and days worked • Track your productivity trends over time DATA YOU CONTROL • All data stored locally on your device—your privacy matters • Export your hours to CSV for invoicing or reports • Import existing data from CSV files • Your data stays yours, always PERSONALIZED SETTINGS • Set default work times for each day of the week • Configure break duration • Choose your working days • Light and Dark mode support STAY MOTIVATED • Daily inspirational quotes to keep you going • Clean, distraction-free interface • Focus on what matters—your work Download Tracker Light today and take control of your time. Simple. Private. Effective.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoMachine at none against Tracker Light's 1. NoMachine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Tracker Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NoMachine asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NoMachine | Tracker Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (125 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 125 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NoMachine S.à r.l. | Abbas Najem |
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
Tracker Light
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NoMachine
No in-app purchases
Tracker Light
- Pro Upgrade$4.99









