# RemoteBoot WOL vs ServerBox

The clearest difference is rating: ServerBox at 4.9 against RemoteBoot WOL's 4.3. ServerBox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months). RemoteBoot WOL's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ServerBox holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of RemoteBoot WOL's written reviews are positive against 91% of ServerBox's.

RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, ServerBox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteBoot WOL | ServerBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteboot-wol/id310369182/reviews) | **[4.9 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serverbox/id1586449703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | 72.8% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takashi Tsuchiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/308435079) | [吐司工作室](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483085362) |

## 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, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**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


### ServerBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serverbox/id1586449703)

Manage your Linux servers remotely with SSH and SFTP. Control Docker containers and utilize experimental snippet features. Ping your servers to check connectivity.

**Highlights:** SSH client, SFTP client, Docker/Podman management, Snippet feature (experimental), Ping utility, Open Source

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Incredible value for free
- 🚀 Powerful and comprehensive features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Open source and actively developed
- ✨ Great for managing servers and Docker

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 UI changes in v1719
- 🐛 Unit display errors (GB/MB)
- 🐛 Performance issues after updates
- 🐛 Face ID issues on startup
- 🐛 Difficulty reconnecting after lost connection

**Reported bugs**

- Server list disk tab unit error (GB displayed as MB, TB as GB)
- App crashes on iPhone 8plus iOS16.X
- App becomes laggy and unresponsive after update
- Adjusting order requires app restart
- App crashes on iOS 12

**Requested features**

- Option to revert to old network/disk tab display
- Fix unit display errors in disk tab
- Support for iPhone 8plus iOS16.X
- Support for iOS 12 crash
- Support for 2FA login on serv00


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoteBoot WOL free?

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

### Is ServerBox free?

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

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

ServerBox is rated higher. RemoteBoot WOL averages 4.3 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while ServerBox averages 4.9 from 93 ratings.

### Do RemoteBoot WOL or ServerBox have ads?

RemoteBoot WOL shows ads; ServerBox does not.

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

RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, and ServerBox fortnightly. Most recently, RemoteBoot WOL was updated on October 30, 2026 and ServerBox on November 3, 2026.

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