Comparison

Wake vs DevPro Light

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

Head to head
About

Wake

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
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Wake is a professional networking tool that lets you start up PCs, Macs and Servers remotely. Compatible with all 'Wake On Lan' capable devices, Wake even gives you a status indicator to tell you whether each machine is on or off. Features: * Wake button sends 'Wake On Lan' magic packet to start up a machine. * Works over wifi or cellular data network. * Status indicator glows to tell you whether each machine is on or off. * Automatically detects your computers for easy setup. * Shake'n'wake - shake the device to wake all computers! Typical Uses: * Start up a machine remotely, then use VNC or other remote access service to view files. * Monitor a list of business critical servers. * Start up a classroom full of PCs from your desk. For troubleshooting, go to davet.org/wake/support.html

About

DevPro Light

Features
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DevPro – your personal device protection and power-nap alarm. Whether you’re on the train, at the library, in a café, or at the office: Set your iPhone down, activate DevPro—and relax. The highly sensitive motion sensor monitors your device and immediately triggers a loud alarm as soon as someone touches or takes it away. This lets you take a nap in public without losing sight of your device. Here’s why users love DevPro: • Motion Alarm – Responds reliably to any movement. You set the sensitivity yourself. • Power Nap Timer – Ready-made presets for power naps, afternoon naps, and restorative sleep. Wakes you up after your nap. • Loud siren – Scares off potential thieves and alerts you immediately. • Custom alarm sounds – Choose from the DevPro library, record your own sounds, or use your music. • Presets – Save your favorite settings and activate protection with a single tap. • Widget – Activate the alarm in a flash from the home screen. Get started for free – Pro without a subscription. DevPro is free. Unlock all premium features with a one-time payment – no subscription, no hidden costs. Protect your device. Sleep soundly. Download DevPro today.

Screenshots

Wake4 screens
DevPro Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DevPro Light at Free against Wake's $0.99. Wake's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 29 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

DevPro Light is free to download; Wake costs $0.99 up front. Wake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DevPro Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wake ships an update monthly, DevPro Light every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wake versus DevPro Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWakeDevPro Light
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave ThompsonIIC Innovative International Consulting GmbH & Co. KG

Bugs and requests

Wake

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
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  • Persistent rating prompt notification
  • Device list appears empty despite devices on network
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Help website unavailable

Requested features

11 requests
  • 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
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  • Automatic setup wizard
  • Better support for modern network configurations
  • Wake-on-demand functionality like Snow Leopard
  • Support for Apple TV integration
  • Shake and wake function with device selection
  • Power status monitoring over remote connections

DevPro Light

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Wake

One-time1
  • Medium/large network AddOn$0.99
1 purchases

DevPro Light

One-time1
  • DevPro – Pro Version | Unlock Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Wake free?
Wake costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DevPro Light free?
DevPro Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wake or DevPro Light have ads?
Neither Wake nor DevPro Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wake or DevPro Light?
Wake ships an update monthly, and DevPro Light every 29 months. Most recently, Wake was updated on October 15, 2026 and DevPro Light on October 8, 2026.

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