Best Swol alternatives: apps like Swol - Legacy

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated November 2026

Swol is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Swol

RemoteBoot WOL#1

RemoteBoot WOL by Takashi Tsuchiya

Simple Wake On LAN
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.3😐(34 ratings)
FreeAds
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Remotely power on your Mac or PC from your iOS device using Wake-on-LAN technology. This utility also allows you to check if your computer is online with a ping function. Siri Shortcuts integration enables voice commands for launching your computer.

What We Love

  • 🚀 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 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
WakeyToo#2

WakeyToo by Ernest Cho

A Wake-on-LAN utility
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Remotely power on computers within your local network. This utility allows you to wake up your machines from a connected device.

Magic Packet: WOL Wake-on-LAN#3

Magic Packet: WOL Wake-on-LAN by Nikita Somenkov

Shutdown, restart, monitor
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.5(104 ratings)
$1.39In-App Purchases
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Remotely power on, off, or restart your computer from your local network or the internet. Ideal for accessing your PC for remote control, managing servers, or ensuring devices are ready when needed.

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This utility allows you to remotely power on and wake up your PC over a local network. Its open-source nature encourages community contributions and improvements.

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Off - Shutdown and Wake On Lan
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Remotely manage your computers from anywhere in the world. Control shutdown, restart, sleep, and wake-on-LAN functions. Integrate with Siri and Shortcuts for voice commands and automation.

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Wake Me Up - Wake-on-LAN
Wake Me Up - Wake-on-LAN
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Wake your computer up
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Remotely power on your computer, Mac, NAS, or server by sending a Wake-on-LAN magic packet. Manage multiple devices with customizable icons and names. Integrate with Siri and Shortcuts for easy access.

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ProxMobo – Proxmox VE & PBS
ProxMobo – Proxmox VE & PBS
ProxMobo – Proxmox VE & PBS
Native Proxmox VE / PBS Client
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Manage and monitor your Proxmox VE and Proxmox Backup Server from your iOS device. Control virtual machines and containers, view system resources, and access VNC and terminal for comprehensive management.

Manage VMs and containersMonitor system resourcesStart, stop, and reboot VMs/containers
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Plex Dash
Plex Dash
Plex Dash
Monitor your Plex Server
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Monitor your Plex Media Server in real-time. Track streams, DVR recordings, and server resources with detailed graphs. Manage media artwork and refresh libraries directly from your device.

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Ping - network utility
Ping - network utility
Ping - network utility
Test host reachability
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This network utility tests host reachability on IP networks. It supports both IPv4 and IPv6, with configurable settings for TTL, timeout, interval, and packet size. The app includes a library of favorite hosts and operates in the background.

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DS finder
DS finder
DS finder
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Easily set up and manage your Synology NAS directly from your phone. Receive important NAS notifications and access the Synology app ecosystem. Simplifies NAS management and setup, eliminating the need for complex computer-based configurations.

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