Comparison

RemoteBoot WOL vs Off

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

Head to head
About

RemoteBoot WOL

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
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A powerful WOL (Wake On Lan) application. You can launch your Mac/PC from iOS. (Your computer must support WOL and be properly configured.) You can also use ping to check the startup. A little network knowledge is required to use this app. The OS, BIOS, router, and this app must be configured correctly for it to work. Siri Shortcuts are also supported. You can use Siri to launch your computer by adding an action from the Shortcut app.

About

Off

Remotely manage your computers from anywhere in the world. Control shutdown, restart, sleep, and wake-on-LAN functions. Integrate with Siri and Shortcuts for voice commands and automation.

Highlights
  • Remote shutdown, restart, sleep, lock
  • Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
  • Display messages, keep awake
  • Siri integration for voice commands
  • Apple Shortcuts automation
  • Scheduled shutdowns
  • Apple Watch app control
Features
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With Off, you can control your computers remotely, from anywhere in the world. Off has several commands it can trigger on your computers, including: - Wake Up (Wake-on-LAN) - Shutdown - Restart - Sleep - Hibernate - Lock - Keep Awake - Display Message - Media keys: play, pause, skip and volume It works with any Windows PC, Mac or Linux PC. It doesn't require any complex setup or configuration; anyone can use it. Just scan the QR code the Off Helper shows on your computer. Off has widgets for your Home Screen, Lock Screen and Control Center. See your computer's battery life and power status at a glance, or shut it down, wake it up or skip a track without opening the app. Schedule your computer to shut down, restart or sleep at a set time, and follow the countdown on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island with Live Activities. If you've got kids, you can use this to limit how long they're spending on their computers by turning them off when it's time for bed. Off keeps a status report of when each computer was on, asleep or off, so you can see how it's being used. Off is integrated into Siri. You can create voice commands like "Hey Siri, switch off my computer" or "Hey Siri, wake up my Mac". Off is fully compatible with Apple's Shortcuts app. With this, you can design your own automation routines that combine Off's ability to control your computers with any other action available through Shortcuts. For example, you could create a 'Finished Work' routine that turns off your office lights and shuts down your computer at the same time. Off comes with an Apple Watch app. With just a tap on your wrist, you can control the computers in your home. With Off, you'll be able to save money on your electricity because it'll be effortless to shut down your power-hungry machines. If you stream media from your computer, Off is invaluable as it lets you control playback and fix problems by restarting without even getting up. Off is secure: if you want to set a password to stop unwanted access, you can. Off requires the free Off Helper application to be installed on any computer you wish to control. It's available from www.bridgetech.io Off is compatible with: Windows 10 and 11 (32-bit and 64-bit) macOS 13 (Ventura) and later Ubuntu Raspberry Pi OS Full Terms and Conditions: http://bit.ly/2KylV0Y

Screenshots

RemoteBoot WOL2 screens
Off4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RemoteBoot WOL at none against Off's 3. RemoteBoot WOL also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 52%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Off's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ads and device support 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. Off sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RemoteBoot WOL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Off holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off has 498 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of RemoteBoot WOL's written reviews are positive against 52% of Off's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, Off every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RemoteBoot WOL versus Off: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteBoot WOLOff
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (34 ratings)4.5 (498 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews — better52.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34498 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB76 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperTakashi TsuchiyaBRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Customer experience

RemoteBoot WOL

All ratings34 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive72.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative21.4%

Off

All ratings499 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative42.1%

User reviews

RemoteBoot WOL

From 34 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Off

From 498 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works perfectly for intended use
  • 👍 Simple and easy to set up
  • 🚀 Connects remotely and works with VPN
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Reliable and consistent functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with connectivity and status reporting
  • 💰 Some features are paywalled
  • 🔒 Potential security concerns with unsigned installer
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain hardware/software configurations

Bugs and requests

RemoteBoot WOL

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • 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
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  • App crashes when entering IP/Hostname
  • App crashes frequently during configuration
  • App closes and removes settings
  • App crashes when entering an IP address
  • App crashes on iPad Pro
  • Doesn't always work when computer is off
  • Inconsistent results

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Add PIN login or 2FA for security
  • Improve UI/GUI design
  • Add shutdown feature
  • Add scheduling option for timed wake-ups
  • Add Dyndns option for WAN usage

Off

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to wake up computer from sleep mode
  • Reported as causing system crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues with Windows 10 and macOS

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable lock screen notification
  • Ability to schedule messages/notifications on the remote computer
  • More customization options for power management

In-app purchases

None

RemoteBoot WOL

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Off

Subscriptions2
  • All Features - Monthly Plan3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • All Features - Yearly Plan3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is RemoteBoot WOL free?
RemoteBoot WOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Off free?
Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RemoteBoot WOL or Off?
Off is rated higher. RemoteBoot WOL averages 4.3 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Off averages 4.5 from 498 ratings.
Do RemoteBoot WOL or Off have ads?
Both RemoteBoot WOL and Off show ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteBoot WOL or Off?
RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, and Off every 3 weeks. Most recently, RemoteBoot WOL was updated on October 29, 2026 and Off on October 23, 2026.

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