Wolow vs Ocrustar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Ocrustar
Transform your traditional home appliances into smart devices with this application. It enables intelligent control of your home devices when paired with compatible hardware.
- Intelligent control
- Smart home transformation
- Appliance integration
- Easy setup
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Ocrustar is a smart home APP developed by Shenzhen Yilianke technology. With related hardware products, traditional home appliances can be changed into intelligent control in seconds
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ocrustar at none against Wolow's 1. Ocrustar also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Wolow's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 39%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 374). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Ocrustar asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Wolow against 4.5 for Ocrustar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 374 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Wolow's written reviews are positive against 39% of Ocrustar's.
Wolow ships an update every 3 weeks, Ocrustar monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Wolow | Ocrustar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.4K ratings) | 4.5 (374 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 38.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 374 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Jack Baker | 易联客科技 |
Customer experience
Wolow
Ocrustar
User reviews
Wolow
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works exactly as advertised
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Convenient for gaming/home server
- 👍 Affordable premium option
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent issues with turning on
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
Ocrustar
From 374 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works as expected
- 🚀 Useful for turning off devices
- 🤖 Supports various devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔌 Requires additional hardware
- 🤔 Outdated app with limited functionality
Bugs and 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
Ocrustar
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on iOS 17 and newer
- USB-C dongle not recognized on iPhone 15
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add search functionality to find brands/models easily
- Support for more device types (e.g., smart boards, printers)
- Ability to manually input remote codes
In-app purchases
Wolow
- Premium$4.99
Ocrustar
No in-app purchases
