Comparison

NoMachine vs PilotDocs

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

PilotDocs

Features
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PilotDocs is the document manager built specifically for pilots. Keep your licences, medical certificates, ratings, passports, visas and aircraft documents organised in one secure place with automatic expiry reminders. Built by a pilot, for pilots. Whether you're a student pilot, private pilot, commercial pilot or airline crew, PilotDocs helps you stay current so you can focus on flying—not paperwork. STAY AHEAD OF EXPIRY DATES • Automatic reminders 30, 7 and 1 day before expiry, plus on the day itself • Instantly see which documents are current, expiring soon or expired • Dashboard overview of your document status • Notification centre highlights documents needing attention STORE ALL YOUR AVIATION DOCUMENTS • Organise pilot licences, passports, visas, medical certificates, training certificates, ratings, aircraft documents and more • Attach photos from your camera or photo library • Import and view PDF documents • Record document numbers, issuing authority, issue dates, expiry dates and notes • Quickly search, sort and favourite important documents EXPORT PROFESSIONAL PDF REPORTS • Generate clean, branded PDF reports • Export a single document, an entire category or your complete document library • Optionally include document attachments • Share via AirDrop, Mail, Messages or any compatible app PRIVATE & SECURE • Protect your documents with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode • No accounts required • No advertising • No analytics • No tracking • Your documents remain on your device and are protected using iOS security WORKS OFFLINE PilotDocs works completely offline. No internet connection is required to manage your documents. PILOTDOCS PRO Upgrade to PilotDocs Pro to securely sync your documents across your Apple devices using your personal iCloud account and enjoy automatic cloud backup. Your data remains encrypted and private. Designed for pilots. Built by a pilot. Download PilotDocs today and never miss another document renewal. Terms of Use: https://charteronesolutions.com/pilotdocs/terms

Screenshots

NoMachine4 screens
PilotDocs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoMachine at none against PilotDocs's 2. NoMachine also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PilotDocs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NoMachine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NoMachine versus PilotDocs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoMachinePilotDocs
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (125 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings125 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoMachine S.à r.l.Carel Van der Merwe

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

PilotDocs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NoMachine

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PilotDocs

Subscriptions2
  • PilotDocs Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • PilotDocs Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is NoMachine free?
NoMachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PilotDocs free?
PilotDocs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoMachine or PilotDocs have ads?
Neither NoMachine nor PilotDocs shows ads.

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