RemoteBoot WOL vs NetTools
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.
NetTools
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NetTools is the essential utility app for network administrators and IT professionals. It consolidates crucial network troubleshooting and diagnostic tools into a single, easy-to-use mobile application, perfect for on-the-go or on-site network management. With a modern, intuitive, and clean user interface, NetTools allows you to quickly check network connectivity, query domain information, manage devices remotely, and inspect SSL certificates. Features: - Ping: Send ICMP echo requests to check network connectivity and measure response times. - DNS (dig): Query A, AAAA, PTR, and other DNS records. Supports custom DNS servers, query options (RD/EDNS0/DNSSEC), and response flag display. - Whois: Look up domain registration information and details via TCP port 43. - WOL (Wake-on-LAN): Send magic packets to remotely wake up devices on your network. - SSL Certificate: Retrieve and inspect the full SSL/TLS certificate chain from any server, including subject, issuer, validity, and SANs. - mDNS Discovery (DNS-SD): Discover DNS-SD compatible services on your local network, including printers, media servers, and more. Whether you are diagnosing a network issue or performing routine checks, NetTools provides the reliability and efficiency you need in the palm of your hand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NetTools at none against RemoteBoot WOL's shown. NetTools also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 months). RemoteBoot WOL's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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.
RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, NetTools every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RemoteBoot WOL | NetTools |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takashi Tsuchiya | Jun Kawabata |
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
NetTools
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RemoteBoot WOL
No in-app purchases
NetTools
No in-app purchases









