# Off Remote vs deviceOwl

The clearest difference is monetization model: deviceOwl at freemium against Off Remote's subscription. deviceOwl also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (521 vs 56). Off Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Off Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and deviceOwl sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

deviceOwl holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: deviceOwl has 521 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Off Remote's written reviews are positive against 49% of deviceOwl's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Off Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, deviceOwl every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Off Remote | deviceOwl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-remote/id314814952/reviews) | **[4.3 (521 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deviceowl-find-spy-devices/id1484893288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **521** |
| Positive reviews | **56.4% of reviews** | 49.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 26 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hobbyist Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/291218199) | [Entropic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127939476) |

## 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


### deviceOwl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deviceowl-find-spy-devices/id1484893288)

This app uses AI to identify household and covert spy devices by simply pointing your smartphone at them. It reveals device capabilities, privacy implications, and manufacturer details to help you protect your privacy.

**Highlights:** AI device identification, Privacy implications revealed, Device capabilities details, Manufacturer information, Offline device checking, Basic and Advanced Editions

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Advanced Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate detection
- 👍 Useful for travel and public places
- 🔒 Helps protect privacy
- 💡 Innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Limited device recognition
- 📱 Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Unreliable device detection
- Subscription management problems
- Unresponsive customer support

**Requested features**

- Free trial period for premium features
- Expanded device database
- Improved user interface
- Seamless integration with other security apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Off Remote free?

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

### Is deviceOwl free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Off Remote or deviceOwl?

deviceOwl is rated higher. Off Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while deviceOwl averages 4.3 from 521 ratings.

### Do Off Remote or deviceOwl have ads?

Neither Off Remote nor deviceOwl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Off Remote or deviceOwl?

Off Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and deviceOwl every 2 months. Most recently, Off Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and deviceOwl on August 25, 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.*