Comparison

RemoteBoot WOL vs Zal

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

Zal

Monitor your PC's performance in real-time from your mobile device. Track CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage health, analyze game performance with FPS data, and check if your system can run specific games. Includes stress testing for stability.

Highlights
  • Real-time PC monitoring (CPU, GPU, RAM, storage)
  • Detailed FPS analysis (FPS, 1% low, 0.1% low)
  • Game system requirements checker
  • PC stress testing for stability
  • Mobile device access to PC stats
Features
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Are you a passionate gamer, a tech enthusiast, or just someone who wants to keep a close eye on their PC's performance? Look no further! Introducing ZAL, your all-in-one solution for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing your computer's vital statistics. Real-time PC Monitoring: ZAL provides you with up-to-the-second insights into your PC's health. Monitor your CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage temperatures and loads, all from the convenience of your mobile device. FPS: gain insights on your fps while playing games, with data for fps, 1% low fps, and 0.1% low fps. Game Checker: Wondering if your PC can handle that game? ZAL has you covered! Our "can i run it" feature analyzes your hardware and gives you personalized recommendations on whether your system can run a specific game smoothly. Stress Testing: Put your PC through its paces with ZAL's stress testing feature. Ensure your system's stability and performance under heavy loads.

Screenshots

RemoteBoot WOL2 screens
Zal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zal at 5.0 against RemoteBoot WOL's 4.4. Zal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 11 months). RemoteBoot WOL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (33 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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. Zal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RemoteBoot WOL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zal 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. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of RemoteBoot WOL's written reviews are positive against 67% of Zal'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, Zal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RemoteBoot WOL versus Zal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteBoot WOLZal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (33 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakashi Tsuchiyakaros mohammed

Customer experience

RemoteBoot WOL

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative21.8%

Zal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Zal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RemoteBoot WOL

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Zal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Anual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is RemoteBoot WOL free?
RemoteBoot WOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zal free?
Zal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RemoteBoot WOL or Zal?
Zal is rated higher. RemoteBoot WOL averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Zal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RemoteBoot WOL or Zal have ads?
RemoteBoot WOL shows ads; Zal does not.
Which is updated more often, RemoteBoot WOL or Zal?
RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, and Zal every 9 days. Most recently, RemoteBoot WOL was updated on September 20, 2026 and Zal on June 1, 2026.

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