# Wake vs OpenSpam

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Wake | OpenSpam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake/id396566137/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openspam/id6755652998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **62.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dave Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/396566140) | [Joaquin Garcia](https://appshunter.io/developer/657238286) |

## 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


### OpenSpam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openspam/id6755652998)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*