Best apps like Wake-On-Lan

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
8 free apps
Updated August 2026

Wake 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 Wake

Wake Me Up - Wake-on-LAN#1

Wake Me Up - Wake-on-LAN by Thomas Di Meco

Wake your computer up
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.5😊(134 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works perfectly
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 🔑 Siri/Shortcuts integration

Room to Improve

  • 🔌 Only supports single device
  • 🔍 Difficult to find MAC address
  • 🔧 Requires specific network configuration
RemoteBoot WOL#2

RemoteBoot WOL by Takashi Tsuchiya

Simple Wake On LAN
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(33 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Broken from v4 (broadcast issue)
  • 🐛 Apple Watch app broken
  • 🐛 Doesn't send broadcast packets
fullmoon: local intelligence#3

fullmoon: local intelligence by Mainframe Computer, Inc.

private and local LLM chat
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.4😊(100 ratings)
Free
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This app provides a private and offline way to interact with local large language models. It runs models directly on your device, optimized for Apple silicon, and is available across multiple Apple platforms. Personalize your experience and integrate with other apps via Shortcuts.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Offline usage
  • 👍 Clean and polished interface
  • 👍 Works on older devices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues
  • 🐛 Downloading/installing models can be slow
  • 🐛 Responses can be inaccurate or incomplete

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