Comparison

Wake vs Turn Off PC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wake

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
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This is a application use Wake-on-LAN. You can turn on your Mac or PC by remote using your iPhone or iPad. Wake-on-LAN (WoL) is an Ethernet or token ring computer networking standard that allows a computer to be turned on or awakened by a network message.

About

Turn Off PC

Control your computer remotely from your phone. Shut down, restart, sleep, or wake your PC with a single tap, whether you're on your local Wi-Fi or connected remotely via VPN. Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Highlights
  • Remote PC shutdown
  • Restart and sleep functions
  • Wake-on-LAN support
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • VPN remote access
  • Customizable themes and device ordering
Features
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Turn Off PC lets you control your computer directly from your iPhone. Shut down, restart, put your PC to sleep, or wake it with a single tap. Whether you're at home or away, Turn Off PC works over your local Wi-Fi network or remotely through a VPN. Available for Windows, macOS and Linux. KEY FEATURES • Shut down, restart, sleep and wake your PC. • Wake-on-LAN support. • Control your devices over your local network or remotely via VPN. • Siri support to control your devices with your voice. • Apple Shortcuts integration for powerful automations. • Control Center integration for instant access to your devices. • Home screen widgets for one-tap control. • Built-in setup guides and step-by-step tutorials. GET STARTED 1. Install Turn Off PC on your iPhone. 2. Install Turn Off PC Desktop on your computer. 3. Add your computer. 4. You're ready to go. Terms of Use: https://turnoffpc.com/terms/

Screenshots

Wake2 screens
Turn Off PC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Turn Off PC at 4.0 against Wake's 1.8. Turn Off PC also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 19 months). Wake's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Turn Off PC sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Wake asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Turn Off PC holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wake ships an update every 19 months, Turn Off PC every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wake versus Turn Off PC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWakeTurn Off PC
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (8 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSWEETSOFT D.O.O.Marcos Antonio Salas Abello

Customer experience

Wake

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral9.4%
Negative59.4%

Turn Off PC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wake

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Turn Off PC

Subscriptions5
  • Turn Off PC PRO - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Turn Off PC Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Turn Off PC Pro - Quarterly3 Days trial$5.993 Months
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  • Turn Off PC Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Turn Off PC PRO - Yearly$22.991 Year
One-time3
  • Turn Off PC No Ads Lifetime$4.99
  • Power Pack$17.99
  • Turn Off PC Pro Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Wake free?
Wake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Turn Off PC free?
Turn Off PC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wake or Turn Off PC?
Turn Off PC is rated higher. Wake averages 1.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Turn Off PC averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Wake or Turn Off PC have ads?
Turn Off PC shows ads; Wake does not.
Which is updated more often, Wake or Turn Off PC?
Wake ships an update every 19 months, and Turn Off PC every 10 days. Most recently, Wake was updated on October 19, 2026 and Turn Off PC on October 5, 2026.

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