# Wake vs Magic Packet

The clearest difference is price: Wake at Free against Magic Packet's $2.29. Wake also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). Magic Packet's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 2.1) and review sentiment (73% vs 31%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Wake is free to download; Magic Packet costs $2.29 up front. Magic Packet sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Wake asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Packet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Packet has 104 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Wake's written reviews are positive against 73% of Magic Packet's.

Wake ships an update every 19 months, Magic Packet every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wake | Magic Packet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.29 |
| Rating | [2.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-on-lan/id1265129348/reviews) | **[4.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-packet-wol-wake-on-lan/id1488937601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **104** |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#89** |
| Size | 4 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SWEETSOFT D.O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/783607266) | [Nikita Somenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488937600) |

## What reviewers say

### Wake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-on-lan/id1265129348)

Remotely power on your Mac or PC from your iPhone or iPad. This app utilizes the Wake-on-LAN networking standard to send network messages that awaken your computers.

**Highlights:** Remote computer power on, Wake-on-LAN support, iPhone and iPad compatibility, Network message sending

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magic Packet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-packet-wol-wake-on-lan/id1488937601)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Wake, turn off, and restart computers, Remote control over internet, Siri commands support, Interactive widgets, Host availability check, Apple Watch support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a dinner | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wake free?

Wake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Packet free?

Magic Packet costs $2.29, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wake or Magic Packet?

Magic Packet is rated higher. Wake averages 2.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Magic Packet averages 4.5 from 104 ratings.

### Do Wake or Magic Packet have ads?

Neither Wake nor Magic Packet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wake or Magic Packet?

Wake ships an update every 19 months, and Magic Packet every 6 days. Most recently, Wake was updated on October 29, 2026 and Magic Packet on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*