Comparison

Magic Packet vs PIMS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic Packet

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
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Magic Packet is an app for remote computer management over local network and the Internet. Wake, shut down, restart, and monitor your computers from iPhone, Apple Watch, widgets, and Siri. USE CASES: - Wake your home NAS before watching movies - Connect to your home PC via RDP, VNC, or TeamViewer - Prevent your computer from sleeping during downloads, streaming, or rendering - Remotely reboot frozen PCs - Shut down and restart computers over the Internet WAKE ON LAN: - Instant magic packet sending - Works over local network and the Internet - Custom UDP port for each host - SecureON support - Support for broadcast, IP addresses, and domain names REMOTE MANAGEMENT: - Shutdown, restart, sleep, hibernate, and lock - Works through Magic Packet Server for Windows, macOS, and Linux - Automatic server discovery in local network STATUS AND MONITORING: - Availability checks via ping or HTTP - Online / offline status with auto refresh - Laptop battery level monitoring - Quick host status checks SIRI, SHORTCUTS, AND WIDGETS: - Siri voice commands - Automations through Shortcuts - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Control Center controls (iOS 18) APPLE WATCH: - Control hosts directly from Apple Watch - Media and volume controls - Complications for quick access - iCloud sync MEDIA: - Play and pause - Next and previous track - Volume and mute controls - “Keep Awake” mode with timer HOST CUSTOMIZATION: - Unlimited hosts - Icons, SF Symbols, emoji, and letters - Custom colors - Custom action order - iCloud sync CONVENIENCE: - Dark mode support - Step-by-step Wake-on-LAN setup guides - Optimized for iPhone and iPad

About

PIMS

Features
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PIMS – Managing Construction Projects PIMS brings client, consultants, and main contractors onto a unified digital platform — delivering holistic project analysis, transparent reporting, and real-time collaboration. It consolidates all project information in one place, eliminating fragmented workflows and duplicated data.

Screenshots

Magic Packet4 screens
PIMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PIMS at Free against Magic Packet's $2.29. PIMS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Magic Packet's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PIMS is free to download; Magic Packet costs $2.29 up front. Magic Packet sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PIMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Packet ships an update every 6 days, PIMS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Magic Packet versus PIMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic PacketPIMS
Price$2.29Free — better
Rating4.5 (104 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings104 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikita SomenkovMattex Asia Development Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Magic Packet

One-time2
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
  • Buy me a dinner$19.99
None

PIMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Packet free?
Magic Packet costs $2.29, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PIMS free?
PIMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Packet or PIMS have ads?
Neither Magic Packet nor PIMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Packet or PIMS?
Magic Packet ships an update every 6 days, and PIMS every 2 months. Most recently, Magic Packet was updated on October 26, 2026 and PIMS on October 5, 2026.

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