# NoMachine vs Rclone GUI

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rclone GUI at 100% against NoMachine's 37%. Rclone GUI also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). NoMachine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (125 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rclone GUI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NoMachine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rclone GUI 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of NoMachine's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rclone GUI's.

NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, Rclone GUI every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoMachine | Rclone GUI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomachine/id874286563/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rclone-gui/id6770088773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 121 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NoMachine S.à r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/874286566) | [Vitalys ROUGETET--DE TROYANE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826388664) |

## 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


### Rclone GUI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rclone-gui/id6770088773)

Manage your personal cloud storage with this open-source iOS client for rclone. Connect to over 70 services, including encrypted file transfers, direct streaming, and seamless integration with Apple's Files app. A premium subscription is required for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Connects to 70+ cloud services, Encrypted file transfers, Direct video and audio streaming, iOS Files app integration, Smart photo syncing, Guided remote setup wizard

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoMachine free?

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

### Is Rclone GUI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NoMachine or Rclone GUI?

Rclone GUI is rated higher. NoMachine averages 3.0 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Rclone GUI averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NoMachine or Rclone GUI have ads?

Neither NoMachine nor Rclone GUI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoMachine or Rclone GUI?

NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, and Rclone GUI every 4 days. Most recently, NoMachine was updated on October 16, 2026 and Rclone GUI on October 7, 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.*