# WOL: Magic packet sender — Wake up your network computer

> Network device wake-on-LAN sender and ping utility. (iPhone/iPad app by Marco Petrucci.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wol-magic-packet-sender/id1569189236 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marco Petrucci](https://appshunter.io/developer/371279011)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wol-magic-packet-sender/id1569189236/reviews.md

## What is WOL?

Wake up hosts on your network and ping them to check if they are booted up. Useful for the professional to wake up servers as for the casual user who wants to wake up a home nas.

Main features:
• wake up devices on a lan
• ping devices to check if the are alive
• export a backup to local files, iCloud or other apps
• import a backup files from local files, iCloud or other apps

## Key features

- Wake up devices on a LAN
- Ping devices to check status
- Export/import backups
- Supports iCloud backups

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wol-magic-packet-sender/id1569189236/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Geld zum Fenster heraus geworfen

*2022-12-27*

Die App scheiterte schon an der Erfassung der devices. Leider unbrauchbar.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2022-06-14*

Doesn’t work. Inoperative

## Frequently asked questions about WOL

### What is WOL: Magic packet sender used for?

WOL: Magic packet sender is used to send Wake-on-LAN magic packets to power on network devices and to ping them to check if they are online. It's useful for both professional server management and home network device access.

### How much does WOL: Magic packet sender cost?

WOL: Magic packet sender is a paid app, priced at $0.99. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Does WOL: Magic packet sender have ads?

No, WOL: Magic packet sender is ad-free. The app is a one-time purchase and does not display any advertisements.

### What devices does WOL: Magic packet sender support?

WOL: Magic packet sender is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### Can I back up my WOL: Magic packet sender data?

Yes, you can export your device configurations as a backup to local files, iCloud, or other compatible applications. You can also import these backups.

### How often is WOL: Magic packet sender updated?

The latest version, 1.2, was released on January 28, 2025. The app was initially released on March 16, 2022, suggesting regular updates from the developer.

### What is the user feedback on WOL: Magic packet sender?

Currently, there is only one rating available, which is 1.0 stars. More user reviews would be needed to gauge overall sentiment.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2025-01-28

Minor UI fixes

### 1.1 — 2022-11-26

• fixed UI in iOS 15+

### 1.0 — 2022-03-16

No release notes.

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
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All apps by Marco Petrucci: https://appshunter.io/developer/371279011

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*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 2026-09-07.*