# RemoteBoot WOL vs Wake PC

The clearest difference is rating: RemoteBoot WOL at 4.4 against Wake PC's 3.7. RemoteBoot WOL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (33 vs 3). Wake PC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wake PC sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. RemoteBoot WOL asks for nothing beyond the download.

RemoteBoot WOL holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemoteBoot WOL has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of RemoteBoot WOL's written reviews are positive against 82% of Wake PC'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, Wake PC weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteBoot WOL | Wake PC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteboot-wol/id310369182/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-pc/id6756923287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takashi Tsuchiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/308435079) | [Ivan Perk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863689920) |

## 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


### Wake PC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-pc/id6756923287)

Remotely power on, shut down, and control your Windows or Mac computer from your iPhone. Offers quick setup, home and lock screen widgets, and Siri integration for convenient access without needing cloud services or accounts.

**Highlights:** Remote PC power on/off, Volume and brightness control, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Home and lock screen widgets, Local network operation, Multiple computer management, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Forever | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoteBoot WOL free?

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

### Is Wake PC free?

Wake PC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RemoteBoot WOL or Wake PC?

RemoteBoot WOL is rated higher. RemoteBoot WOL averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Wake PC averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do RemoteBoot WOL or Wake PC have ads?

RemoteBoot WOL shows ads; Wake PC does not.

### Which is updated more often, RemoteBoot WOL or Wake PC?

RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, and Wake PC weekly. Most recently, RemoteBoot WOL was updated on October 6, 2026 and Wake PC on October 14, 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.*