Comparison

Magic Packet vs CellMonitor

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

CellMonitor

Track cellular and WiFi data usage in real-time on your device. Monitor multiple SIM cards independently, view usage at a glance, and test network speeds. Export detailed reports and receive threshold alerts to avoid overage charges.

Highlights
  • Real-time data tracking
  • Dual-SIM and eSIM support
  • Smart usage dashboard
  • Integrated speed test
  • Exportable usage reports
  • Customizable threshold alerts
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Know exactly where your data goes — across every SIM, every cycle, every day. CellMonitor tracks your cellular and WiFi usage in real time, right on your device. No account needed. No VPN. No subscriptions. Just accurate, private data tracking that works with any carrier worldwide. DUAL-SIM & eSIM SUPPORT The only data tracker built for modern iPhones. Track each SIM independently with separate billing periods, data caps, and custom labels. Switch between Work and Personal, Home and Travel — CellMonitor keeps them all in check. SMART DASHBOARD See your usage at a glance with a color-coded progress ring that shifts from calm to warning as you approach your limit. Daily average, daily budget, and days remaining — everything you need in one view. SPEED TEST Test your download speed, upload speed, and latency without leaving the app. Keep a history of results to spot trends or compare networks. USAGE REPORTS Export detailed CSV or formatted PDF reports of your daily usage — perfect for expense tracking, business travel, or just staying informed. Share via email, AirDrop, or any app. WIDGETS THAT WORK Four widget sizes — from a compact ring on your Home Screen to an extra-large dashboard with a 7-day usage chart. Always know where you stand without opening the app. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Your data usage, right on your wrist. CellMonitor syncs automatically to your Apple Watch with a two-page dashboard showing your progress ring, daily stats, and per-SIM breakdown. THRESHOLD ALERTS Set a custom warning percentage for each SIM. CellMonitor notifies you before you hit your cap — so you never get surprised by overage charges again. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Everything stays on your device. No cloud. No login. No tracking. CellMonitor uses iOS system interfaces to read usage data — nothing leaves your iPhone. WHY CELLMONITOR? - Works with every carrier, every plan, everywhere - Flexible billing cycles (any start day, any end day) - Sent vs. received breakdown for cellular and WiFi - Reboot-safe — never lose your count - Background refresh every 15 minutes - Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - Built with SwiftUI and Swift Charts — fast, smooth, native One price. Every feature. No subscriptions. No ads.

Screenshots

Magic Packet4 screens
CellMonitor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CellMonitor at none against Magic Packet's 2. CellMonitor also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.29). Magic Packet's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Magic Packet costs $2.29 and CellMonitor $0.99 up front. Magic Packet sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CellMonitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Packet ships an update every 6 days, CellMonitor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Magic Packet versus CellMonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic PacketCellMonitor
Price$2.29$0.99 — better
Rating4.5 (104 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings104 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikita SomenkovVOJTECH VOLPRECHT

Customer experience

Magic Packet

All ratings104 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews310 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative23.5%

CellMonitor

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Magic Packet

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

CellMonitor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Packet free?
Magic Packet costs $2.29, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is CellMonitor free?
CellMonitor costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Packet or CellMonitor have ads?
Neither Magic Packet nor CellMonitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Packet or CellMonitor?
Magic Packet ships an update every 6 days, and CellMonitor every 2 months. Most recently, Magic Packet was updated on October 26, 2026 and CellMonitor on October 25, 2026.

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