# NoMachine vs SoloScribe

The clearest difference is rating: SoloScribe at 5.0 against NoMachine's 3.0. SoloScribe also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). NoMachine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SoloScribe 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, SoloScribe weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoMachine | SoloScribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/soloscribe/id6757889196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [NoMachine S.à r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/874286566) | [John Harding](https://appshunter.io/developer/975785049) |

## 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


### SoloScribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soloscribe/id6757889196)

This AI-powered tool transcribes and summarizes audio recordings directly on your device, ensuring complete privacy. It offers flexible recording options, speaker identification, and works offline, transforming how you capture and process information.

**Highlights:** 100% on-device processing, Intelligent AI summaries, Flexible recording options, Speaker identification, Offline functionality, Import audio files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| SoloScribe Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoMachine free?

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

### Is SoloScribe free?

SoloScribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

SoloScribe is rated higher. NoMachine averages 3.0 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while SoloScribe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NoMachine or SoloScribe have ads?

SoloScribe shows ads; NoMachine does not.

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

NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, and SoloScribe weekly. Most recently, NoMachine was updated on October 16, 2026 and SoloScribe on October 12, 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.*