# Wake vs Magic Packet

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Packet at 4.5 against Wake's 3.3. Magic Packet also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (104 vs 4). Wake's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.29) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Wake costs $0.99 and Magic Packet $2.29 up front. Wake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magic Packet sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Packet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Packet has 104 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Wake's written reviews are positive against 72% of Magic Packet's.

Wake ships an update monthly, Magic Packet every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wake | Magic Packet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.29 |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake/id396566137/reviews) | **[4.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-packet-wol-wake-on-lan/id1488937601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **104** |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dave Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/396566140) | [Nikita Somenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488937600) |

## What reviewers say

### Wake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake/id396566137)

Remotely power on PCs, Macs, and servers with this networking tool. It supports Wake On Lan devices and provides a status indicator to show if machines are online or offline. Ideal for managing multiple computers or accessing them from afar.

**Highlights:** Remote PC, Mac, and server startup, Wake On Lan support, Machine status indicator, Automatic computer detection, Shake to wake functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medium/large network AddOn | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Reliable wake-on-LAN functionality when properly configured
- 🔧 Auto-detection feature for discovering devices on network
- 💰 Free or affordable pricing
- ⚡ Fast and effective once set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when selecting IP address
- ❌ Doesn't work over cellular/3G networks reliably
- ⚠️ Limited to wired Ethernet connections, not WiFi
- 📚 Poor documentation and unclear setup requirements
- 🔌 Requires complex network configuration (port forwarding, static IPs)

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when pressing '+' button
- Crashes when selecting IP address
- Auto-detection not finding devices consistently
- Doesn't work on iPad 2
- Buttons ('+' and edit) do nothing in some cases

**Requested features**

- Support for WiFi-connected devices
- Remote wake-on-LAN over cellular networks
- Configurable port settings for multiple devices
- Support for domain names instead of IP addresses
- NetBIOS name display in device list


### Magic Packet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-packet-wol-wake-on-lan/id1488937601)

Remotely power on, off, or restart your computer from your local network or the internet. Ideal for accessing your PC for remote control, managing servers, or ensuring devices are ready when needed.

**Highlights:** Wake, turn off, and restart computers, Remote control over internet, Siri commands support, Interactive widgets, Host availability check, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a dinner | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wake free?

Wake costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Packet free?

Magic Packet costs $2.29, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wake or Magic Packet?

Magic Packet is rated higher. Wake averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Magic Packet averages 4.5 from 104 ratings.

### Do Wake or Magic Packet have ads?

Neither Wake nor Magic Packet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wake or Magic Packet?

Wake ships an update monthly, and Magic Packet every 6 days. Most recently, Wake was updated on September 23, 2026 and Magic Packet on September 22, 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.*