Comparison

PortX vs Simple WOL

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

Head to head
About

PortX

Access and manage remote systems on your mobile device with this powerful SSH client. It offers multi-session support, intuitive session management, and an advanced keyboard for efficient command input. Customize appearance and enjoy an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Multi-session support
  • Intuitive session management
  • Multi-line compose bar
  • Advanced keyboard with special characters
  • Multiple authentication types
  • Customizable appearance
Features
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****** Please switch to our new app, Xcasca. This app will be deprecated soon. ****** Xcasca, the new version of PortX, is now available! This current app will soon be deprecated, so please install Xcasca to continue. You can install Xcasca from the link below. https://apps.apple.com/app/xcasca-ssh-sftp-client/id6749602189 --------------------------------------------------------------- PortX Mobile brings the power of our desktop SSH Client to your mobile device (SFTP is currently available on the Desktop version only, but will be supported on Mobile soon). With a wide variety of features in a lightweight package, PortX Mobile allows you to access and manage remotes systems on-the-go through an intuitive user interface. PortX Mobile Features: ◦ Multi-Session Support. Have multiple connections open at once. Access to any of your sessions a just a finger-swipe or click away. ◦ Intuitive Session Management. Organize and edit your sessions with PortX’s session management. ◦ Compose Bar. The multi-line Compose Bar allows you to type out, edit, and review your string before sending. ◦ Advance Keyboard. Quick access to all special characters for whatever the situation calls for. ◦ Multiple Authentication Types. Password, Public Key, and Keyboard Interactive authentication support. ◦ Customizations. Modify appearance, font, and colors. ◦ Ad-Free ◦ More features coming soon. ◦ Desktop version also available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. PortX redefines how you interact with a mobile SSH Client. On-the-go session management has never been easier.

About

Simple WOL

Remotely power on your computers and other network devices with a simple tap. This tool allows you to manage and organize your devices, offering custom port support and easy data import/export for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Wake on LAN via MAC Address
  • Custom Port Support
  • Device List Management
  • Import & Export Device Lists
  • Remote Device Wake-Up
Features
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Simple WOL (Simple Wake-on-LAN) is a powerful yet easy-to-use Wake-on-LAN app that allows you to remotely wake up your devices with just a tap. Whether you’re managing multiple computers, Simple WOL ensures a seamless and reliable experience. - Key Features: • Wake on LAN via MAC Address: Easily wake up devices on your local network • Custom Port Support: Configure custom ports. • Device List Management: Easily save and organize your devices. • Import & Export Device Lists: Backup your list or transfer it to another device effortlessly. Fast, reliable, and user-friendly – the perfect Wake-on-LAN solution!

Screenshots

PortX4 screens
Simple WOL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PortX at none against Simple WOL's 1. PortX also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Simple WOL's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (4.1 vs 3.8). On price, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple WOL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PortX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple WOL holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of PortX's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple WOL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PortX ships an update monthly, Simple WOL every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PortX versus Simple WOL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortXSimple WOL
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (20 ratings)4.1 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better9
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSarang Computer, Inc.Phan Nhut

Customer experience

PortX

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative15.0%

Simple WOL

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PortX

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple WOL

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99

Questions

Is PortX free?
PortX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple WOL free?
Simple WOL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PortX or Simple WOL?
Simple WOL is rated higher. PortX averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Simple WOL averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.
Do PortX or Simple WOL have ads?
Neither PortX nor Simple WOL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PortX or Simple WOL?
PortX ships an update monthly, and Simple WOL every 3 months. Most recently, PortX was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simple WOL on November 4, 2026.

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