Comparison

Off Remote vs MyURemote

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

MyURemote

Consolidate control of your TV, receiver, lighting, and other smart home devices into a single, powerful interface. This professional-grade app supports thousands of devices, both modern and legacy, and allows for custom device creation. Automate actions and create scenes for a seamless home entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Control TVs, receivers, streamers, and smart home systems
  • Supports thousands of modern and legacy devices
  • Create custom devices with IP or IR commands
  • Integrates with smart home platforms like Philips Hue
  • Automate actions with one-tap macros
  • No ads or subscriptions
Features
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The ultimate universal remote for AV & smart home systems. Control your TV, receiver, lighting and more — all in one app. MyURemote is a professional-grade remote designed for advanced home theater and multi-room setups. Replace all your remotes and control apps with one powerful, unified interface. Supports thousands of devices including TVs, receivers, streamers and smart home systems. * Works with both modern and legacy equipment Control TVs, receivers and media devices including: Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic Denon, Yamaha, Marantz, Onkyo, Pioneer Sonos, Bose, Bluesound, Kodi, TCL Android TV, Google TV and more Fast, reliable control via your local network — no cloud required. * Bring older systems back to life Many modern devices support direct IP control. For older equipment you can still use: IR & serial via Global Caché (partnership since 2012) Legacy AV equipment Perfect for mixed setups with both new and classic gear. * Fully customizable — create your own devices MyURemote is not limited to predefined devices. Create and control your own devices using: IP commands IR commands Custom command sequences Control even unsupported devices. * Integrates with your smart home Works with: Philips Hue, Home Assistant, KNX, BTicino and more Create scenes combining lighting, audio and video. * Automate everything with one tap (macro) Turn on your TV, receiver, lights and inputs instantly * Built for serious setups No ads No subscriptions MyURemote is trusted worldwide in advanced AV and multi-room setups. Built on years of real-world installations, with proven reliability and flexibility. One purchase. Lifetime use. www.myuremote.com

Screenshots

Off Remote4 screens
MyURemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Off Remote at Free against MyURemote's $29.99. MyURemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). On ratings volume, 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

Off Remote is free to download; MyURemote costs $29.99 up front. Off Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MyURemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyURemote holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Off Remote's written reviews are positive against 70% of MyURemote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, MyURemote every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Off Remote versus MyURemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOff RemoteMyURemote
PriceFree — better$29.99
Rating3.8 (56 ratings)4.2 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.4% of reviews69.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better37
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHobbyist Software LimitedNV Verdegem

Customer experience

Off Remote

All ratings56 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews307 reviews
Positive56.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative34.2%

MyURemote

All ratings37 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral0.7%
Negative29.5%

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

MyURemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Off Remote

Subscriptions4
  • 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
None

MyURemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Off Remote free?
Off Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyURemote free?
MyURemote costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Off Remote or MyURemote?
MyURemote is rated higher. Off Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while MyURemote averages 4.2 from 37 ratings.
Do Off Remote or MyURemote have ads?
Neither Off Remote nor MyURemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Off Remote or MyURemote?
Off Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and MyURemote every 8 days. Most recently, Off Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and MyURemote on September 23, 2026.

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