Comparison

Wake vs OpenSpam

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

OpenSpam

This app identifies and blocks unwanted calls using a community-powered database and a risk score algorithm. It offers customizable blocking levels and ensures user privacy by not collecting personal data or accessing contacts for commercial purposes.

Highlights
  • Instant call identification
  • Customizable blocking levels
  • Community reporting
  • Built-in search for suspicious numbers
  • Allowlist for trusted numbers
  • Ad-free experience
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Reclaim your peace of mind with the official OpenSpam.es app. OpenSpam is the ultimate solution to identify and block unwanted calls. Born from the collective frustration with telephone harassment, we have created a 100% free, transparent, and ethical tool. No ads, no hidden purchases, and most importantly, no selling your data. TOTAL TRANSPARENCY AND PRIVACY Unlike other apps, OpenSpam doesn’t need to know who you are or access your contacts for commercial purposes. Guaranteed Privacy: We do not collect personal data. Your reports are anonymous. Ad-free: A clean interface, designed solely to protect you. Proprietary Database: We do not rely on third parties. We use the public and documented OpenSpam.es API, powered by an active community. INTELLIGENT AND SECURE PROTECTION Our reputation algorithm analyzes reports and search trends to assign a "Risk Score" to every unknown number. Blocking Levels: You are in control. Choose between Mild, Balanced, or Aggressive protection according to your needs. Safety for your Contacts: OpenSpam is safe. We will never block a number saved in your contacts or one you have recently interacted with; we will simply alert you if it has negative reports. Silent Updates: The database updates automatically in the background. We will only send notifications if it is truly important. No disturbances. KEY FEATURES: Instant Identification: Know who is calling before you pick up. Detect Spam, Fraud, or aggressive Telemarketing. Built-in Search: Got a suspicious missed call? Check it in the app before calling back. Community Reporting: Help others by reporting toxic numbers. When one person reports, we all benefit. Allowlist: Easily manage your exceptions and trusted numbers. JOIN THE RESISTANCE AGAINST SPAM OpenSpam is a project created by users, for users. We believe peace of mind shouldn't come with a price tag or cost you your privacy. Download OpenSpam today and say goodbye to interruptions. Free. Secure. For everyone.

Screenshots

Wake4 screens
OpenSpam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OpenSpam at Free against Wake's $0.99. OpenSpam also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (3.7 vs 3.3). Wake's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 50%) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

OpenSpam is free to download; Wake costs $0.99 up front. Wake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpenSpam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenSpam holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Wake's written reviews are positive against 50% of OpenSpam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wake ships an update monthly, OpenSpam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Wake versus OpenSpam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWakeOpenSpam
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave ThompsonJoaquin Garcia

Customer experience

Wake

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative33.3%

OpenSpam

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

OpenSpam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Wake

One-time1
  • Medium/large network AddOn$0.99
None

OpenSpam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wake free?
Wake costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is OpenSpam free?
OpenSpam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wake or OpenSpam?
OpenSpam is rated higher. Wake averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while OpenSpam averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Wake or OpenSpam have ads?
Neither Wake nor OpenSpam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wake or OpenSpam?
Wake ships an update monthly, and OpenSpam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wake was updated on October 15, 2026 and OpenSpam on October 10, 2026.

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