SoftWakeOn vs NEPViewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SoftWakeOn
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SoftWakeOn turns on your computers, servers and NAS from your iPhone or iPad using Wake-on-LAN. One tap and the machine boots, whether you are in the office or away. ONE-TAP WAKE Every computer has its own card with a power button. Tap it and SoftWakeOn sends the magic packet along every possible path: your network's real broadcast address, 255.255.255.255 and the computer's IP, on ports 7 and 9 and with several repetitions, so it gets there the first time. KNOWS WHEN IT IS ON SoftWakeOn checks the status of each computer on your network and, after sending the packet, waits for it to boot and lets you know as soon as it responds. OVER THE INTERNET TOO Enter your public IP or DDNS name and the port forwarded on your router, and wake your office or home computers from anywhere. IPv4, IPv6 and SecureOn passwords are supported. SIRI AND SHORTCUTS Use the "Turn on computer" action in the Shortcuts app to build automations — for example, turn on your office PC when you arrive at work. BUILT FOR EVERYDAY USE • Clear list of computers with custom icons and colors • Search by name, IP or MAC • Automatic MAC address formatting • Clear warnings when Wi-Fi or local network permission is missing • Export and import your list to move it to another device • Built-in guide to set up the BIOS, Windows, Mac and router • Works on iPhone and iPad PRIVACY No accounts, no ads, no data collection. Your computers are stored only on your device. REQUIREMENTS The computer you want to turn on must have Wake-on-LAN enabled in its BIOS/UEFI and network adapter, and is usually connected by cable. The built-in guide walks you through it step by step. Developed by H-Soft, S.L. (Huelva, Spain), makers of business software since 1986.
NEPViewer
Monitor your BDM micro inverter system in real-time. Track system output and energy harvest, or view installed systems and their performance. Requires registration on the NEPViewer website.
- Real-time system monitoring
- Track energy harvest
- View installed systems
- Check system performance
- Multi-language support
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NEPViewer provides real-time monitoring for BDM micro inverter systems from Northern Electric & Power Inc. (NEP) - End user can easily check on system output and energy harvest - Installer can check a list of systems installed and performance A username and password from https://www.nepviewer.com is required. User of this APP needs to register on the NEPViewer website first. NEPViewer supports multiple languages including English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Polish, Japanese and Chinese.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NEPViewer at Free against SoftWakeOn's $0.99. NEPViewer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
NEPViewer is free to download; SoftWakeOn costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SoftWakeOn ships an update every 7 months, NEPViewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SoftWakeOn | NEPViewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 13.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | H-Soft, S.L. | Northern Electric & Power Inc |
Bugs and requests
SoftWakeOn
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NEPViewer
Reported bugs
12 issues- App closes immediately on launch/login
- Blank error box when resetting password
- App offline frequently
- Inaccurate wattage readings
- Cannot connect to all inverters
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- Serial number error during inverter pairing
- Display issues on iPad (white screen, cut-off content)
- App crashes after iOS updates
- Network anomaly errors
- Login issues after updates
- Data not refreshing or delayed
- App requires daily reinstallation to view data
Requested features
7 requests- Restore panel performance view
- Restore daily/hourly graphs and curves
- Improve iPad/landscape mode support
- Better customer support
- Option to stay logged in
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- More accurate real-time data
- Improve scaling of axes in graphs
In-app purchases
SoftWakeOn
No in-app purchases
NEPViewer
No in-app purchases









