RemoteBoot WOL vs Wakey
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.
Wakey
Instantly power on your computers from your phone. Save and manage your devices, organize them into groups, and even use home screen widgets for one-tap wake actions. Designed for quick local network access without requiring an account.
- Send Wake-on-LAN packets
- Configure device details (MAC, IP, port)
- Save and manage multiple devices
- Organize devices into groups
- Home screen widgets for one-tap wake
- Dark/light theme support
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Wakey is a simple Wake-on-LAN app that helps you power on your computers from your phone. Set up your devices once, then wake them anytime with a single tap. Whether you manage a home setup, office PCs, or a small lab, Wakey makes remote wake-up quick and convenient. ► Wake-on-LAN Made Easy • Send Wake-on-LAN packets to your saved devices instantly. • Configure MAC address, broadcast address, port, and optional SecureOn password. • Wake one device quickly whenever you need it. ► Device Management • Save and manage your PCs/servers in one place. • Organize devices into groups for faster access. • Edit or remove devices as your setup changes. ► Home Screen Widgets • Add Wakey widgets for one-tap wake actions without opening the app. • Configure widget shortcuts for your most-used devices or groups. • Built for quick access in daily use. ► Built for Practical Use • Clean, lightweight interface with dark/light theme support. • Designed for fast local-network workflows. • No account required. Wakey is built for developers, IT admins, and power users who want reliable Wake-on-LAN control from their local network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Wakey at 5.0 against RemoteBoot WOL's 4.4. Wakey also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). RemoteBoot WOL's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wakey 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of RemoteBoot WOL's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wakey's.
RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, Wakey every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RemoteBoot WOL | Wakey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (33 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takashi Tsuchiya | Chun Yu Leung |
Customer experience
RemoteBoot WOL
Wakey
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
Wakey
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RemoteBoot WOL
No in-app purchases
Wakey
No in-app purchases
