# RemoteBoot WOL vs TRIGGERcmd

The clearest difference is rating: TRIGGERcmd at 5.0 against RemoteBoot WOL's 4.4. TRIGGERcmd also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). RemoteBoot WOL's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TRIGGERcmd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemoteBoot WOL has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, TRIGGERcmd every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteBoot WOL | TRIGGERcmd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteboot-wol/id310369182/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triggercmd/id1505878463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takashi Tsuchiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/308435079) | [VanderMey Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078809710) |

## What reviewers say

### RemoteBoot WOL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteboot-wol/id310369182)

Remotely power on your Mac or PC from your iOS device using Wake-on-LAN technology.  This utility also allows you to check if your computer is online with a ping function.  Siri Shortcuts integration enables voice commands for launching your computer.

**Highlights:** Wake On LAN (WOL), Remote PC startup, Ping network check, Siri Shortcuts integration, Launch Mac/PC from iOS

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works where others failed
- 👍 Simple and works well
- 🚀 Easy to setup and use
- 👍 Supports host names
- 👍 Works perfectly every time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken from v4 (broadcast issue)
- 🐛 Apple Watch app broken
- 🐛 Doesn't send broadcast packets
- 🐛 Ads are present
- 🐛 Interface is weak and not user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- App is broken from v4, always sends to broadcast address
- Apple Watch app is broken
- Does not send broadcast packets, only non-broadcast
- App crashes when configuring or adding servers
- Settings are sometimes removed

**Requested features**

- Remove ads / Offer ad-free version
- Add automatic ping feature for status check
- Option to specify DNS name instead of IP
- Add confirmation that WOL packet was sent
- Ability to rearrange device list


### TRIGGERcmd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triggercmd/id1505878463)

Control your computers remotely by running custom commands. Automate tasks like installing updates, opening garage doors, or executing scripts from your mobile device. Securely trigger actions without exposing your command details.

**Highlights:** Run custom commands remotely, Automate computer tasks, Secure trigger system, Install updates remotely, Open garage doors, Execute scripts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoteBoot WOL free?

RemoteBoot WOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TRIGGERcmd free?

TRIGGERcmd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RemoteBoot WOL or TRIGGERcmd?

TRIGGERcmd is rated higher. RemoteBoot WOL averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while TRIGGERcmd averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RemoteBoot WOL or TRIGGERcmd have ads?

RemoteBoot WOL shows ads; TRIGGERcmd does not.

### Which is updated more often, RemoteBoot WOL or TRIGGERcmd?

RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, and TRIGGERcmd every 4 months. Most recently, RemoteBoot WOL was updated on September 20, 2026 and TRIGGERcmd on September 17, 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.*