# Magic Packet: WOL Wake-on-LAN — Shutdown, restart, monitor

> Remote computer power management tool using Wake On LAN. (iPhone/iPad app by Nikita Somenkov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-packet-wol-wake-on-lan/id1488937601 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nikita Somenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488937600)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $2.29 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 104 App Store ratings · 180 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch and 31 more
- Released: 2019-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-packet-wol-wake-on-lan/id1488937601/reviews.md

## What is Magic Packet?

Magic Packet is an app for remote computer management over local network and the Internet. Wake, shut down, restart, and monitor your computers from iPhone, Apple Watch, widgets, and Siri.

USE CASES:

- Wake your home NAS before watching movies
- Connect to your home PC via RDP, VNC, or TeamViewer
- Prevent your computer from sleeping during downloads, streaming, or rendering
- Remotely reboot frozen PCs
- Shut down and restart computers over the Internet

WAKE ON LAN:

- Instant magic packet sending
- Works over local network and the Internet
- Custom UDP port for each host
- SecureON support
- Support for broadcast, IP addresses, and domain names

REMOTE MANAGEMENT:

- Shutdown, restart, sleep, hibernate, and lock
- Works through Magic Packet Server for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Automatic server discovery in local network

STATUS AND MONITORING:

- Availability checks via ping or HTTP
- Online / offline status with auto refresh
- Laptop battery level monitoring
- Quick host status checks

SIRI, SHORTCUTS, AND WIDGETS:

- Siri voice commands
- Automations through Shortcuts
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
- Control Center controls (iOS 18)

APPLE WATCH:

- Control hosts directly from Apple Watch
- Media and volume controls
- Complications for quick access
- iCloud sync

MEDIA:

- Play and pause
- Next and previous track
- Volume and mute controls
- “Keep Awake” mode with timer

HOST CUSTOMIZATION:

- Unlimited hosts
- Icons, SF Symbols, emoji, and letters
- Custom colors
- Custom action order
- iCloud sync

CONVENIENCE:

- Dark mode support
- Step-by-step Wake-on-LAN setup guides
- Optimized for iPhone and iPad

## Key features

- Wake, turn off, and restart computers
- Remote control over internet
- Siri commands support
- Interactive widgets
- Host availability check
- Apple Watch support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.29.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a dinner | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 180)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-packet-wol-wake-on-lan/id1488937601/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 控制中心的控件唤醒和睡眠总是失败

*2026-06-28*

控制中心的控件唤醒和睡眠总是失败，要点进去软件里面才可以用

### 5/5 — Version 3.4.0 ist hervorragend!

*2026-06-12*

Wichtigste Änderung ist das die App unter iOS und iPadOS in Version 26.5 jetzt einwandfrei startet. Des Weiteren gibt es viele Detailverbesserungen in der Benutzeroberfläche. Insbesondere wegen der iCloud Synchronisation kann ich eine klare Kaufempfehlung aussprechen. Ich bin schon sehr auf den Magic Packet Server in Version 2.2.0 für Linux gespannt. Die App ist Ihr Geld absolut wert. Danke an den Entwickler!

**Developer response:** Guten Tag! Ja, nach dem Update auf 26.5 ist dieser Fehler von selbst aufgetreten. Ich habe ihn im neuesten Build behoben — probieren Sie bitte das neue Update aus.

### 1/5 — 안되는데요?

*2026-05-29*

환영합니다 이후에 안내도 없고 아무것도 안됩니다.

**Developer response:** 안녕하세요! 네, 26.5 업데이트 이후 이 버그가 갑자기 발생했습니다. 최신 빌드에서 수정했으니 새로운 업데이트를 설치해 보세요.

### 1/5 — Ne fonctionne pas avec iPhone 15 pro Max

*2026-05-14*

Ne fonctionne pas avec iPhone 15 pro Max

### 1/5 — Magic Packet IOS app purchased April 10, 2026

*2026-04-11*

Terrible!  Stuck on opening page.  Tried to contact publisher with NO RESPONSE!!!

**Developer response:** Hello! Yes, this bug appeared on its own after the 26.5 update. I fixed it in the latest build, please try the new update.

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2026-03-31*

При запуске приложения пишет добро пожаловать и на этом всё больше ничего не происходит выкинутые помойку деньги…

**Developer response:** Добрый день! Да после обновления 26.5 этот баг появился сам по себе. Исправил это в последней сборке, попробуйте новое обновление.

### 4/5 — Magic Packet Server 服务无法启动

*2026-03-12*

本地计算机上的 Magic Packet Server 服务启动后停止。某些服务在未由其他服务或程序使用时将自动停止。

### 5/5 — WOL 功能里最好的 APP

*2026-02-20*

对于有 wake on lan需求的人来说，这款App是你能在AppStore中能找到的最好App了。其他类似的 wol App界面及其简陋，甚至有大量广告，而此App仅需一次购买就能获得最美观的界面。只不过这款 app在刚面世的时候有bug，导致他早期有很多负面评价，拉低了这款软件的整体评价，但是软件作者早已在多年前修复了bug，并且持续更新，目前使用没有任何问题，是 wol 类 App 个人认为最好的App，没有之一。

**Developer response:** 你好!  非常感谢您的反馈：）
很快将有一个新的更新，具有很酷的功能

### 5/5 — Отлично!

*2026-01-29*

Приложение супер! 
Единственное, не могу разобраться, почему siri не воспринимает команды на 12 айфоне

### 4/5 — Выбивает при входе

*2025-12-22*

Отлично приложение, но после редизайна периодически выбивает при входе, приходится несколько раз открывать чтобы отправить пакет на включение

## Frequently asked questions about Magic Packet

### What does Magic Packet do?

Magic Packet is a utility app that allows you to remotely turn on, turn off, or restart your computer. It utilizes the Wake On LAN (WOL) protocol to send power commands over your local network or the internet.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include support for Siri commands, the ability to turn computers on/off, internet-based control, interactive widgets, host availability checks, support for multiple WOL ports, SecureON, Apple Watch integration, and unlimited host management.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means some advanced features or functionalities might require a purchase to unlock.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, allowing for convenient remote computer management from these platforms.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include waking up a PC for remote access via TeamViewer or RDP, powering on/off computers for students in classrooms, starting a home server or NAS after a power outage, and remotely waking your computer using Siri.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5.0 — 2026-08-02

- You can now wake all hosts with a single tap
- Added a filter to show all hosts or only those that are offline

If you enjoy the app, I’d greatly appreciate your review!

### 3.4.7 — 2026-07-27

- Faster app launch
- Clearer Wake-on-LAN error messages
- Fixed minor UI issues

If you enjoy the app, I’d greatly appreciate your review!

### 3.4.6 — 2026-07-04

- Fixed minor UI issues

If you enjoy the app, I’d greatly appreciate your review!

### 3.4.5 — 2026-06-15

- Added the ability to duplicate hosts
- Added a help section for configuring Wake-on-LAN over the Internet
- Improved the Wake-on-LAN algorithm
- Improved widget translations
- Fixed minor UI issues

If you enjoy the app, I’d greatly appreciate your review!

### 3.4.0 — 2026-06-10

- New actions: Lock and Hibernate for computers.
- New “Media” action: media keys and “Keep Awake” mode (requires Magic Packet Server 2.0).
- Support for Magic Packet Server password protection.
- New “On This Network” section for automatic computer discovery and quick host setup.
- Completely redesigned onboarding with an interactive feature tour.
- Added Wake-on-LAN FAQ and help articles for device discovery.
- Improvements for widgets, Siri, Apple Watch, and the app interface.

If you enjoy the app, I’d greatly appreciate your review!

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## More apps by Nikita Somenkov

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All apps by Nikita Somenkov: https://appshunter.io/developer/1488937600

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