Wake vs Wakey
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.
Wakey
Instantly power on your computers from your phone. Save and manage your devices, organize them into groups, and even use home screen widgets for one-tap wake actions. Designed for quick local network access without requiring an account.
- Send Wake-on-LAN packets
- Configure device details (MAC, IP, port)
- Save and manage multiple devices
- Organize devices into groups
- Home screen widgets for one-tap wake
- Dark/light theme support
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Wakey is a simple Wake-on-LAN app that helps you power on your computers from your phone. Set up your devices once, then wake them anytime with a single tap. Whether you manage a home setup, office PCs, or a small lab, Wakey makes remote wake-up quick and convenient. ► Wake-on-LAN Made Easy • Send Wake-on-LAN packets to your saved devices instantly. • Configure MAC address, broadcast address, port, and optional SecureOn password. • Wake one device quickly whenever you need it. ► Device Management • Save and manage your PCs/servers in one place. • Organize devices into groups for faster access. • Edit or remove devices as your setup changes. ► Home Screen Widgets • Add Wakey widgets for one-tap wake actions without opening the app. • Configure widget shortcuts for your most-used devices or groups. • Built for quick access in daily use. ► Built for Practical Use • Clean, lightweight interface with dark/light theme support. • Designed for fast local-network workflows. • No account required. Wakey is built for developers, IT admins, and power users who want reliable Wake-on-LAN control from their local network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wakey at 100% against Wake's 31%. Wakey also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 19 months). Wake's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Wakey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Wake's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wakey's.
Wake ships an update every 19 months, Wakey every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wake | Wakey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SWEETSOFT D.O.O. | Chun Yu Leung |
Customer experience
Wake
Wakey
In-app purchases
Wake
No in-app purchases
Wakey
No in-app purchases
