Comparison

iNet WOL vs DeviceShelf

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

Head to head
About

iNet WOL

Remotely wake up your computer from sleep using your mobile device. This tool simplifies the process of turning on your PC over a local network or the internet, offering easy device management and a straightforward setup.

Highlights
  • Wake computer on local network
  • Wake computer via internet
  • Sleep, shutdown, reboot Mac remotely
  • Add new devices easily
  • Scan local network devices
  • One-touch device addition
Features
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iNet WOL is a tool to wake computer from sleep via a local network or the internet. Its outstanding feature is its easiness of usage and the simple setup process. With iNet WOL you can: • Wake computer on the local network from sleep • Wake computer via the internet • Sleep, shutdown or reboot a computer remotely (Mac OSX only curently) • Add new devices with one touch (no need to enter MAC address since iOS 26) • Change names and Icons for better identification iNet WOL scans the devices connected to your local network and shows them along with their name, IP and vendor at the tip of a button. You do not need to find out the MAC addresses or type them in. Just click on an item in the generated list to add it to your favourites. Setup and usage: Start iNet WOL and click on the device you want to wake up. Its that simple. For more detailed setup instructions regarding wake on lan via internet please see our website. iNet WOL is also included in our iNet Pro Network Scanner, alongside with other network tools like ping, Bonjour scanner, portscan and more. If you just need a fast and easy solution for computer wake up - iNet WOL is perfectly suited for you.

About

DeviceShelf

Features
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DeviceShelf shows you every device on your network — what it is, what it exposes, and whether it's a risk. No account, no telemetry, no hidden cloud. Your network data stays on your device. WHAT YOU GET • See every device: name, vendor, type, IP and open ports, discovered over Bonjour and port probing. • Security at a glance: a risk score with plain-language findings — open Telnet, exposed SMB, weak defaults, aging TLS certificates, known CVEs. • Diagnostics that answer real questions: ping, speed test, DNS lookup, and your public IP and ISP. • Ask the built-in assistant about your network in plain language. Bring your own AI key — nothing is sent unless you turn it on. • Watch devices come and go, with per-device uptime. PAIR WITH YOUR COMPUTER OR SERVER iOS limits how deeply an app can scan a network. Connect to DeviceShelf on your Mac or PC, or to a 24/7 DeviceShelf server, and this app pulls the full inventory — every device's vendor, name and MAC — plus its security report and timeline. One license covers desktop, server and mobile. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No sign-up. No tracking. Nothing leaves your device unless you enable an optional feature. License checks work offline. OPTIONAL AI, CLEAR CONSENT If you configure a cloud AI provider, DeviceShelf asks before sending anything. The consent screen shows the provider, endpoint, and exact data categories first: your question or selected network/device signals such as IP addresses, pseudonymised MAC addresses, host/device names, vendors, open ports, service banners, certificate names, OS hints and security findings. Local providers such as Ollama do not need cloud consent. Try it free for 7 days. One-time purchase, no subscription.

Screenshots

iNet WOL4 screens
DeviceShelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DeviceShelf at Free against iNet WOL's $4.99. DeviceShelf also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). iNet WOL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

DeviceShelf is free to download; iNet WOL costs $4.99 up front. DeviceShelf sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. iNet WOL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet WOL ships an update every 2 months, DeviceShelf every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iNet WOL versus DeviceShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNet WOLDeviceShelf
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHChristof Müller

In-app purchases

None

iNet WOL

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DeviceShelf

One-time3
  • DeviceShelf Mobile$17.99
  • DeviceShelf Complete Upgrade$34.99
  • DeviceShelf Complete$49.99

Questions

Is iNet WOL free?
iNet WOL costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeviceShelf free?
DeviceShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iNet WOL or DeviceShelf have ads?
Neither iNet WOL nor DeviceShelf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet WOL or DeviceShelf?
iNet WOL ships an update every 2 months, and DeviceShelf every 2 days. Most recently, iNet WOL was updated on October 27, 2026 and DeviceShelf on October 25, 2026.

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