Comparison

RemoteBoot WOL vs ISweepMate

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

ISweepMate

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iSweepMate is completely free to use and puts you back in control of your photo library with simple swipes. Just drag right to keep a photo or left to mark it for deletion—no more endless tapping or menu hunting. Swipe left or right on each photo to decide whether to keep it or delete it, making gallery curation fast and fun. Easily navigate your entire photo library by scrolling through dates—jump straight to any month to find exactly the images you want. Share your favorite shots in just a tap: post to social media platforms or send directly to friends and family via messages. Best of all, ISweepMate works entirely offline, so you can clear space on your device anytime, anywhere. ISweepMate is perfect for anyone whose gallery is overflowing and who wants to free up storage with a simple, entertaining interface. We love hearing from you! Send feedback or feature requests to office@isweepmate.app, and we’ll continue to improve ISweepMate with regular updates and exciting new features.

Screenshots

RemoteBoot WOL2 screens
ISweepMate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RemoteBoot WOL at none against ISweepMate's 3. RemoteBoot WOL also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ISweepMate's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months). On price and ads 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. ISweepMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. RemoteBoot WOL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, ISweepMate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RemoteBoot WOL versus ISweepMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteBoot WOLISweepMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakashi TsuchiyaBalazs Kiraly

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

ISweepMate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RemoteBoot WOL

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ISweepMate

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Ad-Free Premium$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$14.99

Questions

Is RemoteBoot WOL free?
RemoteBoot WOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ISweepMate free?
ISweepMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RemoteBoot WOL or ISweepMate have ads?
Both RemoteBoot WOL and ISweepMate show ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteBoot WOL or ISweepMate?
RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, and ISweepMate every 5 weeks. Most recently, RemoteBoot WOL was updated on October 6, 2026 and ISweepMate on September 30, 2026.

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