# Off Remote vs OurPact Jr.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Off Remote at 56% against OurPact Jr.'s 10%. Off Remote also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). OurPact Jr.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 56). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Off Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. OurPact Jr. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Off Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OurPact Jr. has 7.8K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Off Remote's written reviews are positive against 10% of OurPact Jr.'s.

Off Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, OurPact Jr. every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Off Remote | OurPact Jr. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-remote/id314814952/reviews)** | [1.3 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ourpact-jr/id1127917970/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.4% of reviews** | 9.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hobbyist Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/291218199) | [Eturi Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661488682) |

## What reviewers say

### Off Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-remote/id314814952)

Control your PC or Mac remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Turn off, lock, sleep, log off, or restart your computer with ease. Schedule future shutdowns or check if computers are off from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Turn off, lock, sleep, restart, log off, Schedule future shutdowns, Check computer power status, Control multiple computers, Send messages before shutdown, Automatic computer discovery, Password protection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Control - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Full Control - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Control - Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| Full Control - Annual | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as intended
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for controlling kids' screen time
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data sharing
- 💰 Expensive paid version
- 🔒 Aggressive monetization with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work with certain Windows versions
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Unreliable connection to computers

**Requested features**

- Wake on LAN functionality
- Remote desktop control
- Ability to turn on computers remotely


### OurPact Jr.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ourpact-jr/id1127917970)

This companion app allows users to view their screen time limitations and schedules set by a parent account. It displays current access status, block durations, and upcoming access times. Users can also review daily and weekly screen time schedules.

**Highlights:** View screen time limitations, Check current access status (granted/blocked), See block duration and next access time, View daily screen time schedules, Review weekly screen time schedules

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective at restricting device access
- 👍 Helps reduce screen time addiction
- 🤝 Allows parents to monitor and control child's device usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app behavior
- 📉 Damages parent-child relationship and trust
- 🔒 Excessive control and invasion of privacy
- 🤯 Causes frustration and resentment in children
- 🤖 Scrambles and disorganizes app layout

**Reported bugs**

- Apps not loading back after unblocking
- Notifications not working properly
- Inconsistent blocking/unblocking behavior
- Connectivity issues and app crashes

**Requested features**

- Notification before app blocking
- Ability to selectively block/allow apps
- Option to pause/resume time limits
- Improved app organization and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Off Remote free?

Off Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OurPact Jr. free?

OurPact Jr. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Off Remote or OurPact Jr.?

Off Remote is rated higher. Off Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while OurPact Jr. averages 1.3 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do Off Remote or OurPact Jr. have ads?

Neither Off Remote nor OurPact Jr. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Off Remote or OurPact Jr.?

Off Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and OurPact Jr. every 3 months. Most recently, Off Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and OurPact Jr. on October 15, 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.*