# Magic Packet vs RemoteBoot Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Packet at 4.5 against RemoteBoot Pro's 3.5. Magic Packet also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (104 vs 2). RemoteBoot Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Magic Packet costs $2.29 and RemoteBoot Pro $1.99 up front. Magic Packet sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. RemoteBoot Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Packet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Packet has 104 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Magic Packet's written reviews are positive against 60% of RemoteBoot Pro's.

Magic Packet ships an update every 6 days, RemoteBoot Pro every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Packet | RemoteBoot Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.29 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-packet-wol-wake-on-lan/id1488937601/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteboot-pro/id1564392006/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **71.7% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 38 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikita Somenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488937600) | [Takashi Tsuchiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/308435079) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Packet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-packet-wol-wake-on-lan/id1488937601)

Remotely power on, off, or restart your computer from your local network or the internet. Ideal for accessing your PC for remote control, managing servers, or ensuring devices are ready when needed.

**Highlights:** Wake, turn off, and restart computers, Remote control over internet, Siri commands support, Interactive widgets, Host availability check, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a dinner | $19.99 | one-time |


### RemoteBoot Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteboot-pro/id1564392006)

Wake up your Mac or PC remotely from your iOS device. This utility requires some network configuration on your computer and router. It also supports Siri Shortcuts for voice-activated computer startup.

**Highlights:** Wake On Lan (WOL) support, Remote computer startup, Ping to check startup status, Siri Shortcuts integration, Supports Mac/PC, iOS device control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Packet free?

Magic Packet costs $2.29, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is RemoteBoot Pro free?

RemoteBoot Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Packet or RemoteBoot Pro?

Magic Packet is rated higher. Magic Packet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while RemoteBoot Pro averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Magic Packet or RemoteBoot Pro have ads?

Neither Magic Packet nor RemoteBoot Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Packet or RemoteBoot Pro?

Magic Packet ships an update every 6 days, and RemoteBoot Pro every 6 months. Most recently, Magic Packet was updated on September 30, 2026 and RemoteBoot Pro on September 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*