# RemoteBoot WOL vs Max's Calculator

The clearest difference is rating: Max's Calculator at 5.0 against RemoteBoot WOL's 4.4. Max's Calculator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). RemoteBoot WOL's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Max's Calculator 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, Max's Calculator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteBoot WOL | Max's Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteboot-wol/id310369182/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxs-calculator/id6618135955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takashi Tsuchiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/308435079) | [Anthony Seung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713664488) |

## 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


### Max's Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxs-calculator/id6618135955)

This utility app offers four distinct calculator functions: standard, currency conversion, restaurant tax/tip calculation, and grocery price comparison. Users can also personalize the app's background.

**Highlights:** Standard calculator, Currency converter, Restaurant tax and tip calculator, Grocery food price calculator, Customizable background

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoteBoot WOL free?

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

### Is Max's Calculator free?

Max's Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RemoteBoot WOL or Max's Calculator?

Max's Calculator is rated higher. RemoteBoot WOL averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Max's Calculator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RemoteBoot WOL or Max's Calculator have ads?

RemoteBoot WOL shows ads; Max's Calculator does not.

### Which is updated more often, RemoteBoot WOL or Max's Calculator?

RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, and Max's Calculator every 2 weeks. Most recently, RemoteBoot WOL was updated on September 20, 2026 and Max's Calculator on June 11, 2026.

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