Comparison

Wake vs Wakey

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Wake2 screens
Wakey4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wake versus Wakey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWakeWakey
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (9 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSWEETSOFT D.O.O.Chun Yu Leung

Customer experience

Wake

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

Wakey

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wake

No in-app purchases

None

Wakey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wake free?
Wake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wakey free?
Wakey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wake or Wakey?
Wakey is rated higher. Wake averages 2.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Wakey averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Wake or Wakey have ads?
Wakey shows ads; Wake does not.
Which is updated more often, Wake or Wakey?
Wake ships an update every 19 months, and Wakey every 4 months. Most recently, Wake was updated on October 29, 2026 and Wakey on October 28, 2026.

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