Off Remote vs HomeDevices for HomeKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Off Remote
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.
- 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
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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! - Supports Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS 10.5 Intel or higher. - Universal app is compatible with iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. • 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 ... ” • System Requirements • - Supports Windows 7 to 10 - Supports Mac OS 10.7 and above • 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 • Subscription Information • Off Remote is supported through an auto-renewing subscription which you can choose to purchase within the app. • The subscription is called 'Full Control - Annual' • It is an annual subscription. It lets you use all features and removes adverts. • It helps to support ongoing development and updating of the app • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Terms of use are available at https://HobbyistSoftware.com/terms • Privacy policy is available at https://HobbyistSoftware.com/privacy
HomeDevices for HomeKit
Discover the full potential of Apple Home accessories before you buy. Access free expert courses, stay updated with the latest news, and find exclusive deals. Understand accessory capabilities and integrate your existing devices for a complete HomeKit overview.
- Accessory capability showcase
- Free expert courses
- Curated HomeKit news
- Personalized deals
- Accessory wishlist
- HomeKit integration overview
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HomeDevices - Everything Apple Home. ACCESSORIES: We unveil the true potential of Apple Home accessories, showcasing their capabilities even before you make a purchase. COURSES: Gain insights from experts through our free courses and maximize your Apple Home experience. NEWS: Stay up-to-date with insights from top Apple Home experts worldwide. DEALS: Unlock savings with personalized offers exclusively tailored for you. Elevate your Apple Home experience with our free courses, designed to provide you with valuable insights from experts. Whether you're a novice looking to unlock the full potential of your Apple Home ecosystem or a seasoned enthusiast seeking advanced tips and tricks, our courses cater to all levels of expertise. Dive into a wealth of knowledge, discover new possibilities, and become a true Apple Home aficionado with HomeDevices. Have you ever wondered about the capabilities of a HomeKit accessories? What sensors it includes? What can be controlled? How it fits into your automation scenarios? HomeDevices has all the answers you need. With the most extensive HomeKit coverage globally, we offer comprehensive information about accessories, free from any confusing marketing jargon. You can explore our categories, search for specific accessories, add them to your personal wishlist, and seamlessly integrate your existing Apple Home accessories. This way, you can precisely understand the capabilities of your accessories, which not every HomeKit control app offers. HomeDevices offers you a complete overview! In essence, HomeDevices isn't just another app for controlling your Apple Home accessories; it's your guide to discovering the wide array of HomeKit accessories available and how they can enhance your life. Furthermore, we curate HomeKit news from experts worldwide. You have the freedom to select your preferred bloggers and YouTubers, stay informed about new content through push notifications, and stay at the forefront of the Apple Home ecosystem.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HomeDevices for HomeKit at 4.6 against Off Remote's 3.8. HomeDevices for HomeKit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (488 vs 56). Off Remote's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Off Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HomeDevices for HomeKit asks for nothing beyond the download.
HomeDevices for HomeKit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeDevices for HomeKit has 488 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 59% of HomeDevices for HomeKit's.
Off Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, HomeDevices for HomeKit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Off Remote | HomeDevices for HomeKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (56 ratings) | 4.6 (488 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | 58.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 56 | 488 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hobbyist Software Limited | acasa Software GmbH |
Customer experience
Off Remote
HomeDevices for HomeKit
User reviews
Off Remote
From 56 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works as intended
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for controlling kids' screen time
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data sharing
- 💰 Expensive paid version
- 🔒 Aggressive monetization with ads
HomeDevices for HomeKit
From 488 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📚 Comprehensive device catalog and product information
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive user interface design
- 📰 Valuable news aggregation from multiple creators
- 🔍 Powerful filtering and search capabilities
- 🔗 Convenient shopping links to purchase devices
Room to improve
- 🐢 Extremely slow performance and app bloat
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- 🔄 Settings reset between app sessions
- 🗑️ Outdated and incomplete product catalog
- 🚫 App fails to load or infinite loading loops
Bugs and requests
Off Remote
Reported bugs
3 issues- Doesn't work with certain Windows versions
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Unreliable connection to computers
Requested features
3 requests- Wake on LAN functionality
- Remote desktop control
- Ability to turn on computers remotely
HomeDevices for HomeKit
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes on startup (iOS 17.2.1 compatibility issue)
- Infinite loading on app open
- Settings and preferences not saved between sessions
- News feed memory completely wiped on restart
- App requires multiple restart attempts to load
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- iPad version not loading for over 6 months
- Battery status display removed after update
- HomeKit device detection not working despite permissions enabled
- App freezes when refreshing news multiple times
- Performance degradation over time
- YouTube notification spam from recommended channels
Requested features
20 requests- French language translation
- German language translation
- Multi-language support
- Device comparison tool
- User review and rating system for devices
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- Pet-related device category
- Thread support filter
- HomeKit Router category
- Bridge requirement filter (yes/no)
- Total device count display
- iPad app support
- User-created Shortcuts sharing library
- Forum functionality
- Improved search functionality
- Manufacturer directory easier access
- Aquarium/pet device categories
- Indoor/outdoor camera separation
- Device connectivity type information (Bluetooth, Thread, Wi-Fi)
- Missing manufacturer additions (Shelly, Fibaro, etc.)
- HomeKit courses continuation
In-app purchases
Off Remote
- Full Control - Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Full Control - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Full Control - Annual7 Days trial$2.991 Year
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- Full Control - Annual7 Days trial$4.991 Year
HomeDevices for HomeKit
No in-app purchases
Questions
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