# RemoteBoot WOL — Simple Wake On LAN

> Wake on LAN utility to remotely power on computers from iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by Takashi Tsuchiya.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteboot-wol/id310369182 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Takashi Tsuchiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/308435079)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.42/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 170 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2009-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-08
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteboot-wol/id310369182/reviews.md

## What is RemoteBoot WOL?

A powerful WOL (Wake On Lan) application.
You can launch your Mac/PC from iOS.
(Your computer must support WOL and be properly configured.)
You can also use ping to check the startup.

A little network knowledge is required to use this app.
The OS, BIOS, router, and this app must be configured correctly for it to work.

Siri Shortcuts are also supported.
You can use Siri to launch your computer by adding an action from the Shortcut app.

## Key features

- Wake On LAN (WOL)
- Remote PC startup
- Ping network check
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Launch Mac/PC from iOS

## What do users think of RemoteBoot WOL?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works where others failed
- 👍 Simple and works well
- 🚀 Easy to setup and use
- 👍 Supports host names
- 👍 Works perfectly every time
- 👍 Simple and straightforward design
- 👍 Zero fluff, straight to the point
- 👍 Works over the internet (WAN)
- 👍 Free and functional
- 👍 Reliable for LAN and WAN
- 👍 Consistent performance
- 👍 Works with multiple machines
- 👍 Good for remote control

**Cons**

- 🐛 Broken from v4 (broadcast issue)
- 🐛 Apple Watch app broken
- 🐛 Doesn't send broadcast packets
- 🐛 Ads are present
- 🐛 Interface is weak and not user-friendly
- 🐛 Lacks confirmation of sent packet
- 🐛 Cannot rearrange list of devices
- 🐛 Crashes when configuring/adding servers
- 🐛 Settings sometimes removed
- 🐛 Crashes when entering IP/Hostname
- 🐛 UI unclear and cluttered
- 🐛 Difficult setup for novices
- 🐛 Lacks PIN login or 2FA
- 🐛 GUI could be improved
- 🐛 Icon could be designed better
- 🐛 Doesn't always work when computer is off
- 🐛 Inconsistent results
- 🐛 Doesn't work over VPN

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App is broken from v4, always sends to broadcast address
- Apple Watch app is broken
- Does not send broadcast packets, only non-broadcast
- App crashes when configuring or adding servers
- Settings are sometimes removed
- App crashes when entering IP/Hostname
- App crashes frequently during configuration
- App closes and removes settings
- App crashes when entering an IP address
- App crashes on iPad Pro
- Doesn't always work when computer is off
- Inconsistent results

**Most requested features**

- Remove ads / Offer ad-free version
- Add automatic ping feature for status check
- Option to specify DNS name instead of IP
- Add confirmation that WOL packet was sent
- Ability to rearrange device list
- Add PIN login or 2FA for security
- Improve UI/GUI design
- Add shutdown feature
- Add scheduling option for timed wake-ups
- Add Dyndns option for WAN usage

## Recent user reviews (10 of 170)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteboot-wol/id310369182/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Failed to send wake-up singal

*2025-10-17, version 4.2.0*

It just appears no matters what, it cannot and thats all.

### 5/5 — 使いやすい

*2025-03-23, version 4.1.3*

外出先のipad pro 11からのwol成功
無料なのがよい

### 5/5 — Работает

*2024-01-28, version 4.1.3*

Ввел мак адрес, айпи, нажал boot - комп разбудил.

### 4/5 — 起動はするが、ステータスが更新されない

*2023-06-11, version 4.1.3*

ターゲットとなるPC を起動することはできる。

ただ、起動したPCのステータスが更新されず、電球アイコンは白抜きの青のまま。PCのホストネームはxxx.local形式で指定しており、この名前が有効なことは同じiPadの別アプリからpingを飛ばして確認済み。

### 1/5 — 0 feedback for review issues

*2023-03-30, version 4.1.3*

Trash app

### 5/5 — It worked where others failed

*2022-10-19, version 4.1.3*

Really like this app! I have one, critical system to control and this was the only app (of 3) that worked. Great work!

### 2/5 — URLスキームがうまくいかない

*2021-10-24, version 4.1.1*

今更ですが、UIが刷新されてからURLスキームが使えなくなってしまいました…
ヘルプも無くなってしまいどうしたらいいのか分からないです。廃止されてしまったのでしょうか？
便利だったのでとても残念です…

### 5/5 — Works really well and simply

*2021-10-15, version 4.1.1*

Out of the box works perfect.  Zero complaints.  It even moved over my config from the free to the paid automatically!!

### 1/5 — App is broken from v4

*2021-08-18, version 4.1.1*

It used to work great, now no matter what IP that I type in it always sends to 255.255.255.255 broadcast address and this won't wake up my PC unfortunately. Downgraded back to v3 and it works again.

### 2/5 — Not Working

*2021-07-26, version 4.1.1*

Set it up and double checked all the settings on Windows 10 PC. Not a bean. Nada.

## Frequently asked questions about RemoteBoot WOL

### What is Wake On LAN (WOL)?

Wake On LAN (WOL) is a networking standard that allows a computer to be turned on or woken up from a low-power state by a network message. This app utilizes WOL to send the necessary signals to your computer, enabling you to power it on remotely.

### How do I use this app to start my computer?

To use this app, your computer must support WOL and be properly configured. This includes settings in the OS, BIOS, and router. Once configured, you can use the app on your iOS device to send the WOL packet to your computer's network adapter, initiating its startup.

### Does this app work with all computers?

This app works with computers that support Wake On LAN and have been correctly configured. A basic understanding of network settings is required. Compatibility depends on your computer's hardware and network setup, including OS, BIOS, and router configurations.

### Can I check if my computer is online with this app?

Yes, the application includes a ping function. This allows you to check the network status of your computer, verifying if it is online. This feature can be useful to confirm your computer's availability before attempting to wake it up.

### Is there a cost to use this app?

The application is available for free but includes advertisements. There are no in-app purchases mentioned for unlocking features or removing ads. Therefore, the primary cost is the presence of ads during usage.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.0 — 2025-08-28

- Fixed Siri Shortcuts issue

### 4.1.3 — 2022-04-01

-Fixed a bug in the active status indicator.

### 4.1.2 — 2022-03-28

-Improved stability

### 4.1.1 — 2021-05-06

-Improved connectivity with AppleWatch

### 4.1.0 — 2021-04-30

-Supports Siri Shortcuts
-Fixed bug

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