# RemoteBoot WOL vs Off

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteBoot WOL | Off |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteboot-wol/id310369182/reviews) | **[4.5 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-shutdown-and-wake-on-lan/id529923825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **498** |
| Positive reviews | **72.8% of reviews** | 52.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Takashi Tsuchiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/308435079) | [BRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/497840921) |

## 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


### Off

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-shutdown-and-wake-on-lan/id529923825)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Features - Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| All Features - Yearly Plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*