Comparison

Off Remote Pro vs Life Logbook, When was that?

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

Head to head
About

Off Remote Pro

Remotely control your PC or Mac from your iPhone or iPad. Turn off, lock, sleep, log off, or restart your computers without leaving your seat. Schedule actions for up to 24 hours in advance.

Highlights
  • Turn off, lock, sleep, log off, restart
  • Schedule actions up to 24 hours ahead
  • Check computer power status remotely
  • Control multiple computers
  • Simple network setup and discovery
  • Password protection
Features
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Off Remote lets you turn off, lock, sleep, log off and restart a PC or Mac directly from your iDevice. Forgot to turn off the office computer? No need to get up. Want to stop the kid's marathon computer sessions? Do it remotely. The timer function lets you set Off to trigger up to 24 hours in the future so you can set a computer to automatically turn off after a task such as completing a download or upload or to automatically lock at a certain time to limit a child's screen time. If you want to know whether the computers in your house are turned off - you can check from your iDevice. If you use a computer to stream videos or audio to your living room, then you can turn it off when you are finished without getting out of the sofa. If you forget to turn things off at night then you can turn them off from wherever you are in the house. It's simple to use. It's very handy. It saves you the effort of walking to your computer! • Features • - Turn Off, Lock, Restart, Log off, Sleep and Hibernate (not all computers can hibernate). - Easily turn off your computer from anywhere in your house. - Send a message before you turn the computer off 'Go to bed - it's past your bedtime!' - Control any number of computers on your home network. - Simple set up - Off Remote uses the same technology as the iTunes remote to connect over your local network to the helper on your computer. - Automatically discovers your computers in your local network. - Password protection makes sure that only you can turn off your computers! • Reviews • “Off is a brilliant yet simple app that allows me to easily control the power state of all the PCs in my house. It also lets me check to make sure that when my daughter assures me she turned her computer off, that she really did.” “Very simple and easy to setup. When I say simple I didn't have to set anything up. Just install the server and the app picked up my laptop straight away. All the buttons worked, it's amazing. No more having to get out if bed to turn the laptop off for the night.” '..it's the least you can do for the environment.' App Of My Eye. “such a simple program yet it's so handy at work and home I use It every day! and it's cool to be able to turn ur pc/mac off from your iPhone or iPod :D” “We often end up PC's being left on overnight and this app has helped us manage this ... We have several wireless music senders dotted around the house also which feed off the desktop PC in the dining room. I've added iTunes to the startup menu on that PC and can restart the PC using this app ... once restarted I can then switch to my iTunes remote and start listening to my music without having to tramp downstairs.” • System Requirements • - Supports Windows 7 to 10 - Supports Mac OS 10.7 and above • Response to feedback • -If you do have any problems using Off, then please just check the help instructions in the app. Feel free to drop me an email (my personal mail is in the app) if you need help. Enjoy! • Languages • Off Remote is currently translated to 8 languages. If you are willing to translate it to your language, or would like to improve the translations, please head over to hobbyistsoftware.com and follow the links

About

Life Logbook, When was that?

This app helps you create a timeline of your life events and reminds you of the last time you did something. Log details, add photos, and gain insights into your activity patterns. Secure your data with biometric authentication.

Highlights
  • Timeline of life events
  • Timely event reminders
  • Detailed event logging with photos
  • Secure access with Face ID/Touch ID
  • Customizable event management
  • Insightful event statistics
Features
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Use this app to create timeline of your life and remember when was the last time you did something? Never miss a moment of inspiration with the "When was that?" app, a sophisticated event reminder and tracking tool designed to keep you organized and informed about your important life events. Key Features: 1- Timely Reminders: "When was that?" ensures you never forget the last time you experienced something special. Stay on top of your cherished moments, from attending a movie, visiting the dentist, to enjoying a skiing trip. 2- Detailed Event Logging: Keep a personalized list of events you wish to track and easily enter logs to capture the specifics. Enhance your memories by adding photos and descriptive notes, reliving each experience in vivid detail. 3- Secure Access with Face ID / Touch ID: Safeguard your app and its contents with biometric protection. The app verifies your identity using Face ID or Touch ID each time you access it, ensuring that your data remains exclusively in your hands. 4- Customizable Event Management: Tailor the app to suit your preferences by customizing event colors, managing logs, and adding or deleting past entries. The flexibility to adapt the app to your unique needs provides a seamless user experience. 5- Insightful Event Statistics: Gain valuable insights into your activities with detailed event statistics. Discover how frequently you engage in specific events, including the total count, monthly occurrences, and annual trends. Dive deeper into the data by tapping on the stats for more comprehensive information. Ensure you never lose track of cherished moments again. Download "When was that?" now and embark on a journey of staying organized and inspired! Cancellation of Subscription: To manage your subscription, follow the instructions at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. Read our policy at: https://watchtowerapps.com/privacy/app/Events%20Journal Terms of Use: For the terms governing the use of our app, please visit: https://watchtowerapps.com/terms/app/Events%20Journal For any inquiries, kindly reach out to us at hello@watchtowerapps.com. We are here to assist you!

Screenshots

Off Remote Pro4 screens
Life Logbook, When was that?4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Life Logbook, When was that? at Free against Off Remote Pro's $4.99. Off Remote Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads 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

Life Logbook, When was that? is free to download; Off Remote Pro costs $4.99 up front. Life Logbook, When was that? sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Off Remote Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Off Remote Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Off Remote Pro's written reviews are positive against 60% of Life Logbook, When was that?'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Off Remote Pro versus Life Logbook, When was that?: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOff Remote ProLife Logbook, When was that?
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (71 ratings) — better4.2 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better15
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHobbyist Software LimitedOguz Kaytanci

Customer experience

Off Remote Pro

All ratings71 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews362 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative15.5%

Life Logbook, When was that?

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Off Remote Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't work after macOS Sierra update
  • Keeps adding duplicate lines for the same computer
  • Login screen freezes, incompatible with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integration with Amazon Echo/Alexa
  • Ability to configure automatic warning messages
  • Extend control to Apple devices
  • Add wake-on-LAN functionality

Life Logbook, When was that?

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Off Remote Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Life Logbook, When was that?

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$0.99

Questions

Is Off Remote Pro free?
Off Remote Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Life Logbook, When was that? free?
Life Logbook, When was that? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Off Remote Pro or Life Logbook, When was that??
Off Remote Pro is rated higher. Off Remote Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Life Logbook, When was that? averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.
Do Off Remote Pro or Life Logbook, When was that? have ads?
Neither Off Remote Pro nor Life Logbook, When was that? shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Off Remote Pro or Life Logbook, When was that??
Off Remote Pro ships an update monthly, and Life Logbook, When was that? monthly. Most recently, Off Remote Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and Life Logbook, When was that? on July 19, 2026.

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