Comparison

NoMachine vs Créneau

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

Créneau

Features
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Créneau is a clean, fast calendar and task app for the people you plan life with — your partner, your family, your roommates. Create a shared space, send an invite, and you're instantly planning from the same calendar. No accounts to juggle, no clutter. Just a calm, beautiful place to keep everyone on the same page. SHARED CALENDARS, DONE RIGHT • Create shared calendars and invite people with a simple link or code • Everyone sees the same events, in real time • Color-coded categories keep work, home, and life apart at a glance TASKS THAT KEEP YOU MOVING • Shared and personal to-dos in one place • Daily tasks and daily progress, front and center • Check things off together — no more "did you do it?" WORKS THE WAY YOU DO • Agenda, day, week, and month views • Connects to your Apple Calendar — your existing events come along • Offline-first: everything works without a signal and syncs the moment you're back PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Availability sharing shows free/busy only — your event details stay yours • Your data syncs through a minimal, purpose-built backend, not an ad network MADE TO LIVE ON YOUR HOME SCREEN • Daily progress, daily tasks, day, and weekly widgets • Custom fonts and category colors • Full light and dark mode Créneau — calendar and tasks for people who plan together. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NoMachine4 screens
Créneau4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoMachine at none against Créneau's 1. NoMachine also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). Créneau's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price and ads 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. Créneau sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. NoMachine asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, Créneau weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NoMachine versus Créneau: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoMachineCréneau
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (126 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoMachine S.à r.l.Samuel Loranger

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

Créneau

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NoMachine

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Créneau

Subscriptions1
  • Créneau Premium$3.991 Month

Questions

Is NoMachine free?
NoMachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Créneau free?
Créneau is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoMachine or Créneau have ads?
Neither NoMachine nor Créneau shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoMachine or Créneau?
NoMachine ships an update every 7 months, and Créneau weekly. Most recently, NoMachine was updated on November 6, 2026 and Créneau on October 31, 2026.

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