RemoteBoot WOL vs ZipNDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wake On LAN (WOL)
- Remote PC startup
- Ping network check
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Launch Mac/PC from iOS
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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.
ZipNDrop
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ZipNDrop is the fastest way to share multiple photos and videos with nearby devices. Select any number of photos in your Photos app, tap Share, choose ZipNDrop — and instantly create a single .zip file ready to send to nearby devices. WHY ZIPNDROP? Sharing hundreds of photos at once can be slow and messy. ZipNDrop bundles everything into one clean archive, so recipients get a single organized file instead of hundreds of separate items. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Open Photos and select your photos or videos 2. Tap the Share button 3. Choose ZipNDrop from the Share Sheet 4. Wait a moment while your archive is created 5. Share the .zip with nearby devices or any app FEATURES: • Fast compression optimized for photos and videos • Handles large batches without crashes • Preserve original formats (HEIC, RAW, PNG) • Optional JPEG conversion for compatibility • 100% on-device processing — your data stays private • Automatic archive cleanup after sharing • Simple interface with progress tracking SUBSCRIPTION (ZIPNDROP PRO): ZipNDrop offers an optional auto-renewable subscription: • Title: ZipNDrop Pro • Length: Monthly and Annual • Price: $0.99 per month or $7.99 per year The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. FREE VERSION: • 3 free zip exports included • No account or signup required Perfect for photographers, travelers, and anyone who needs to share large batches of photos quickly. Privacy Policy: https://seedbit.app/zipndrop/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RemoteBoot WOL at none against ZipNDrop's 2. RemoteBoot WOL also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). ZipNDrop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. ZipNDrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RemoteBoot WOL asks for nothing beyond the download.
RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, ZipNDrop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RemoteBoot WOL | ZipNDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takashi Tsuchiya | Oleksandr Pongo |
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
ZipNDrop
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RemoteBoot WOL
No in-app purchases
ZipNDrop
- ZipNDrop Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- ZipNDrop Pro Annual$6.991 Year
