Wake vs WakeCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote computer power on
- Wake-on-LAN support
- iPhone and iPad compatibility
- Network message sending
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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.
WakeCast
Remotely power on devices on your local network with a single tap. This utility app features a sleek, modern interface optimized for iOS and allows for easy customization of device icons and quick management through long-press actions.
- Instant device wake-up
- Magic Packet sending
- Customizable device icons
- Quick actions for device management
- iOS optimized UI
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- Instant Wake-up: One tap to send Magic Packets to any devices on your network. - Liquid Glass Design: UI optimized for the latest version of iOS. - Custom Icons: Personalize your devices with icons. - Quick Actions: Long-press cards to edit or delete devices quickly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WakeCast at 100% against Wake's 31%. WakeCast also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 19 months). Wake's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wake ships an update every 19 months, WakeCast every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wake | WakeCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SWEETSOFT D.O.O. | 清源 欧阳 |
Customer experience
Wake
WakeCast
In-app purchases
Wake
No in-app purchases
WakeCast
No in-app purchases
