# RemoteBoot WOL vs Cloud Station

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteBoot WOL | Cloud Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteboot-wol/id310369182/reviews)** | [1.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-station/id896063119/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takashi Tsuchiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/308435079) | [GIGA-BYTE TEHCHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/477410871) |

## 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


### Cloud Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-station/id896063119)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*