MX5 Tech Remote vs Wolow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MX5 Tech Remote
Control a diagnostic tool remotely via Bluetooth to scan fault codes, monitor engine data, and test various vehicle components. It also integrates with a "Wink/Sleepy Eye" mod for custom lighting effects.
- Remote device control via Bluetooth
- Fault code scanning
- Engine data monitoring (rev counter, battery voltage, O2 sensor)
- Component testing (switches, fan, fuel pump)
- Wink/Sleepy Eye mod control
- Customizable lighting patterns
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Plug in the MX5 Tech Diagnostic tool and use this app to remote control the device via blue tooth. All functions are available remotely including fault code scanning, rev counter, battery voltage, O2 Sensor, switch testing, fan test (MK1/NA only), fuel pump test etc. Also connects to the MX5Tech Wink/Sleepy Eye mod and allows the user to remotely perform winks, set sleepy eye mod on and off, adjust sleepy eye level, choose default wink patterns for 1,2,3, and 4 button presses and swap left and right lights. Securely links to only your wink mod until the wink mod is reset in the car to prevent others operating the device.
Wolow
Remotely power on your computer from your mobile device by sending a "magic packet". Configure your devices within the app and start them up with a single tap. Supports the Wake on LAN network protocol.
- Remote computer startup
- Wake on LAN magic packet sending
- Device configuration
- In-app setup guide
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Wolow is a wake on LAN app that allows you to remotely start up a computer by sending a "magic packet" request. Simply add a device configuration inside the app, select the device you would like to start up and then press the power button and as long as your configuration is correct you can watch your computer startup. Wake on LAN is a network protocol that is supported by the majority of Ethernet cards available. Before using the app ensure your computer is fully configured to work with the wake on LAN protocol. A guide on how to set up your computer can be found within the app at the bottom.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Wolow at 4.3 against MX5 Tech Remote's 3.2. Wolow also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 21). MX5 Tech Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Wolow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MX5 Tech Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wolow holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wolow has 1.3K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of MX5 Tech Remote's written reviews are positive against 57% of Wolow's.
MX5 Tech Remote ships an update every 12 months, Wolow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MX5 Tech Remote | Wolow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (21 ratings) | 4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ILSOFT Limited | Jack Baker |
Customer experience
MX5 Tech Remote
Wolow
Bugs and requests
MX5 Tech Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Wolow
Reported bugs
4 issues- Widgets not working after update
- Premium features not functioning
- Companion app not launching
- Inconsistent wake-on-LAN behavior
Requested features
5 requests- Add home screen widget
- Add control center action
- Implement Siri/Alexa integration
- Improve status tracking and reporting
- Add automatic separation for MAC address
In-app purchases
MX5 Tech Remote
No in-app purchases
Wolow
- Premium$4.99
