# Wake — user reviews > 107 indexed App Store user reviews of Wake by Dave Thompson, rated 3.30/5 from 4 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake/id396566137/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake/id396566137.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 1 ## What do users think of Wake? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - ✅ Simple and intuitive interface - 🎯 Reliable wake-on-LAN functionality when properly configured - 🔧 Auto-detection feature for discovering devices on network - 💰 Free or affordable pricing - ⚡ Fast and effective once set up - 🤝 Responsive developer support - 📱 Works well with remote access tools like TeamViewer and iSSH **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes when selecting IP address - ❌ Doesn't work over cellular/3G networks reliably - ⚠️ Limited to wired Ethernet connections, not WiFi - 📚 Poor documentation and unclear setup requirements - 🔌 Requires complex network configuration (port forwarding, static IPs) - ⏱️ Outdated - last update February 2011 - 🚫 Doesn't work on iPad 2 or newer iOS versions - 🔍 Auto-detection inconsistent and unreliable - 💬 Unresponsive support channels - 🎭 Misleading app description vs actual functionality - 📍 Only works on local network, not remote - 🔐 Requires Bonjour and specific network setup **Commonly reported bugs** - App freezes when pressing '+' button - Crashes when selecting IP address - Auto-detection not finding devices consistently - Doesn't work on iPad 2 - Buttons ('+' and edit) do nothing in some cases - Persistent rating prompt notification - Device list appears empty despite devices on network - Incompatibility with newer iOS versions - Help website unavailable **Most requested features** - Support for WiFi-connected devices - Remote wake-on-LAN over cellular networks - Configurable port settings for multiple devices - Support for domain names instead of IP addresses - NetBIOS name display in device list - Automatic setup wizard - Better support for modern network configurations - Wake-on-demand functionality like Snow Leopard - Support for Apple TV integration - Shake and wake function with device selection - Power status monitoring over remote connections ## Newest reviews (10 of 107) ### 2/5 — Poorly Designed and Buggy *2017-07-23* Don't bother with this one, total amateur hour stuff here. Clearly not written by an experienced programmer. **Developer response:** Hi Tom, thanks for the feedback, sorry you were disappointed. It would be great to know specifics of what bugs you've seen or the changes you'd like. I'll try to accommodate them in the next version. Thanks! ### 4/5 — Gets the job done *2012-11-20, version 1.4.0* Nice! ### 5/5 — Works as advertised *2012-05-11* This is a very simple app, however it does exactly what it is supposed to do, and it does it quite reliably. I use this to wake-up my HTPC in my entertainment center and It has not let me down yet!! ### 5/5 — Works flawlessly *2012-05-11* Simple and always works. Never had an issue with this app. Plenty of struggles getting WOW (WOL over Internet) to work. Finally loaded wwdrt firmware on my router to enable remote wake up. Before wwdrt I could not get any WOL to work over the Internet. Apparently most home routers block this ability which really makes no sense with the big push to be energy star compliant ### 5/5 — It just works *2012-02-27, version 1.4.0* Simple to setup and works. I use it to wake my media pc for streaming to the iPad. ### 1/5 — Doesnt work *2012-02-02, version 1.4.0* It freezes when ever I press the "+" key.... ### 1/5 — Does not work as advertised *2012-01-14* I understand now that this does not work unless the machine is connected by ethernet, but that was unclear in the way this app was marketed. Very disappointing and a waste of money. Not what I needed. ### 4/5 — It wakes my iMac over the wifi *2012-01-04, version 1.4.0* My iMac is an old PowerPC, and I know us old guys wake hard, so good for this app :) ### 1/5 — Does not work over internet!!! *2011-11-27, version 1.4.0* This program does not work over the Internet. Other free apps do. Don't buy!! ### 1/5 — The worst app I bought so far *2011-11-21, version 1.4.0* This app doesn't do the job and i regretted that I brought this app. I strongly request the author to refund me. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — It shut down app when i choose ip *2018-06-11, version 1.6.1* Do something plz? ### 1/5 — Don't do it. *2013-10-18, version 1.4.0* I thought I would go against the bad reviews. That was a mistake! This does not work I tried it on two different computers and I know what I am doing. Waste of money. ### 1/5 — Not for most users *2013-08-06* This application is far to minimal to function in the kind of network iOs users operate in. It really only works with static, numerical IP addresses or local DNS severs. It DOES work well for those, but few Apple devices and networks are configurable that way. It's completely useless for most unsuspecting buyers! The developer needs to move into the 21st century and learn about Bonjour and Apple's sleep proxies and then rewrite the application from the ground up. I regret buying it and feel mislead by the product description, especially because I have other App Store products that do implement this function and it works properly. DO NOT BUY THIS! ### 1/5 — Last update Feb 2011? *2013-04-13, version 1.4.0* Hard to believe a developer can't update their software. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2013-03-08, version 1.4.0* This is the most useless app I have ever seen. It's basically a picture of an empty list with a plus and edit button that do nothing. ### 1/5 — Not working *2012-10-31* It doesn't work it won't find my computer automatically and when I set up up manually , still nothing There should be an instruction on how to set it up ### 1/5 — Not recommended *2012-07-24* How does it work (as advertised) over WiFi or Cellular network? I could only get it to Wake my PC when both my iPad and my PC were on the same local network and my PC was hooked up via an Ethernet cable. It's no different than the free apps (except for the price). ### 1/5 — 이건 사기군요..되지도 않는 app을 유로로 팔다니... *2012-03-25* 어이없음 ### 1/5 — Didn *2012-02-15, version 1.4.0* Tried and tried but couldn't get it working over the internet. ### 1/5 — You can only wake from home! *2012-02-08* You can only wake from home and not from 3G cel network. Con!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Does the job well *2019-06-01* Been using this app for years and it has always done the trick. Thanks! ### 5/5 — It works! *2017-07-24* I tried several services, including iShutdown and the other services that pop up. None of them worked, then I found this. It immediately detected my PC (running Bonjour) and brought up all the info for it immediately, without me having to input it. I then turned off my machine, and turned it back on immediately with this. Amazing software. ### 5/5 — Works a treat *2013-10-05* Works as it should, if your having problems look at your PC first as this app has worked every time for me. ### 5/5 — Tech guy *2013-09-02* Rock solid. It just works. No hangs, no glitches, no errors! ### 5/5 — perfect! *2013-01-25, version 1.4.0* With this + iSSH, I can do all my work when I'm away from home. ### 5/5 — Sysadmin Tools *2012-12-21, version 1.4.0* This is a great sysadmin tool. Simple and effective. I can power on any machine on my network. Combined with itap rdp (or other remote control software) as well as off remote, it makes for a complete sysadmin suite, that allows me to control every computer in the house from my iPad. ### 5/5 — Minimally Perfect *2012-12-20* This app was exactly what I was looking for. It is simple, the computer autodetect works well, and it wakes my computers from being off. I have no problem rewarding the dev for his work. FYI, it will turn on PC's, not Macs. Macs can only be woken from sleep. Blame Apple. ### 5/5 — Good App *2012-11-14, version 1.4.0* Does exactly what i needed ### 5/5 — Perfect - does what it says on the tin *2012-10-26* Great app. Works every time with a nice simple interface ### 5/5 — Handy for the lazy *2012-06-18, version 1.4.0* Works fine...great for using with air video so I can watch videos in bed. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*