# RemoteBoot WOL vs Zal

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteBoot WOL | Zal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/zal/id6470055238/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takashi Tsuchiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/308435079) | [karos mohammed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678806713) |

## 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


### Zal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zal/id6470055238)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Anual | $9.99 | per year |


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