# RemoteBoot WOL vs For The Report

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RemoteBoot WOL at none against For The Report's 1. RemoteBoot WOL also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). For The Report's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 11 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. For The Report sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RemoteBoot WOL asks for nothing beyond the download.

RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, For The Report daily. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteBoot WOL | For The Report |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteboot-wol/id310369182/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **33** | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takashi Tsuchiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/308435079) | [M. M. Studios S.a r.l.-S](https://appshunter.io/developer/562558993) |

## 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


### For The Report

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/for-the-report/id6759504038)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| For The Report Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoteBoot WOL free?

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

### Is For The Report free?

For The Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do RemoteBoot WOL or For The Report have ads?

RemoteBoot WOL shows ads; For The Report does not.

### Which is updated more often, RemoteBoot WOL or For The Report?

RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, and For The Report daily. Most recently, RemoteBoot WOL was updated on September 20, 2026 and For The Report on September 20, 2026.

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