Comparison

RemoteBoot WOL vs Cloud Station

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Wake On LAN (WOL)
  • Remote PC startup
  • Ping network check
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Launch Mac/PC from iOS
Features
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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.

About

Cloud Station

Control and manage your desktop PC remotely from your mobile device. Access files, control media playback, and even overclock your system. Share your PC's internet connection and automate system suspension when you're away.

Highlights
  • Remote PC control (keyboard/mouse/media)
  • Home cloud file access
  • Remote overclocking
  • Auto Green system suspension
  • Internet HotSpot sharing
Features
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The Cloud Station utility allows user to operate GIGABYTE's Mobile Devices APPs to communicate, share resources, and control your desktop PC. GIGABYTE's unique Mobile Devices APPs available following features: Remote overclock, GIGABYTE Remote (Keyboard/Mouse/Windows media player remote control), Home Cloud, Auto Green, HotSpot.. etc. Home cloud allows your portable devices access files(picture and video) in your home PC via wireless or 3G network. Remote controller provides easy to use remote keyboard + mice features through your devices. Using smart phone or tablet to control and input data from your couch remotely via WiFi or Bluetooth. Remote overclock allows users to remotely control their desktop PC with a powerful suite of software functions that include overclocking and system tweaking, system monitoring plus the ability to also remotely power down the PC when needed. EasyTune Touch also offers a unique Quick Boost function with three preset overclocking configurations that offer hassle-free performance enhancement at the touch of a button. Over clocking a motherboard can result in damage to the CPU and computer. Auto Green makes system automatically suspended if paired Bluetooth phone away  from Bluetooth range (10M) HotSpot utility allows desktop's Internet connection share to other devices like tablet, or smart phone. This utility is based on WiFi HotSpot technology and it requires WiFi card and useable Internet connection. Requirements: Cloud Station for iOS is supported on PCs that use a compatible GIGABYTE motherboard. The user may also need Apple iTunes installed on their PC (see below). Cloud Station requires a connection between the iOS device and the PC. The following connection methods are supported: * IEE.802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi (using a shared Wi-Fi connection) * Standard Bluetooth General User and Installation Guide: To use Cloud Station, please follow the following steps: Installation 1. Visit the GIGABYTE website utility download page: http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/Utility.aspx 2. Download the GIGABYTE 'Cloud Station' software utility and install it on your PC (note: your PC must use a compatible GIGABYTE motherboard). 3. From the utility page, download the 'Cloud Station' app 4. Install the 'Cloud Station' app on your iOS device 5. Note: For Bluetooth and USB connection, the user must also have Apple iTunes software installed on the PC Using the 'Cloud Station' app 1. Ensure the 'Cloud Station' utility is running on your PC 2. Open the 'Cloud Station' on your iOS device. 3. Select a connection method from a choice of Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. 4. Note: If selecting a Bluetooth, ensure HotSpot mode is enabled on your iOS device. 5. If connecting by Wi-Fi, once a connection is established, you can then select the target PC. 6. You will now see a choice of several control options with the easy-to-use user interface that will give you complete access to your PC’s performance. For more information about Cloud Station, please visit: www.gigabyte.com

Screenshots

RemoteBoot WOL2 screens
Cloud Station3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RemoteBoot WOL at 72% against Cloud Station's 14%. RemoteBoot WOL also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (33 vs 6). Cloud Station's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RemoteBoot WOL holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemoteBoot WOL has 33 ratings behind it against 6, 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 14% of Cloud Station's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, Cloud Station every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RemoteBoot WOL versus Cloud Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteBoot WOLCloud Station
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (33 ratings) — better1.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakashi TsuchiyaGIGA-BYTE TEHCHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

RemoteBoot WOL

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative21.8%

Cloud Station

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

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

Cloud Station

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RemoteBoot WOL

No in-app purchases

None

Cloud Station

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemoteBoot WOL free?
RemoteBoot WOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cloud Station free?
Cloud Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RemoteBoot WOL or Cloud Station?
RemoteBoot WOL is rated higher. RemoteBoot WOL averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Cloud Station averages 1.5 from 6 ratings.
Do RemoteBoot WOL or Cloud Station have ads?
RemoteBoot WOL shows ads; Cloud Station does not.
Which is updated more often, RemoteBoot WOL or Cloud Station?
RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, and Cloud Station every 5 months. Most recently, RemoteBoot WOL was updated on October 6, 2026 and Cloud Station on September 29, 2026.

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