# WakeUp vs SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard

The clearest difference is rating: SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard at 4.5 against WakeUp's 3.4. SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard also leads on ratings volume (828 vs 35). WakeUp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

WakeUp costs $0.99 and SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard $0.99 up front. SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. WakeUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard has 828 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of WakeUp's written reviews are positive against 55% of SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WakeUp ships an update every 6 weeks, SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WakeUp | SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakeup-the-wake-on-lan-tool/id484226812/reviews) | **[4.5 (828 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/system-util-dashboard/id578119993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **828** |
| Positive reviews | **60.4% of reviews** | 54.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tommaso Madonia](https://appshunter.io/developer/484226815) | [Sohel Mazumder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501146911) |

## What reviewers say

### WakeUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakeup-the-wake-on-lan-tool/id484226812)

Remotely power on, sleep, or shut down your computers from your iPhone or iPad. Easily discover devices on your local network or manage them over the internet. Supports multiple computers and groups for convenient control.

**Highlights:** Wake/sleep/shutdown computers remotely, Automatic local network discovery, LAN broadcast/DNS/IP support, Add unlimited computers and groups, Springboard wake (iOS 7/8 incompatible), iCloud sync, Shake to wake all devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for many users
- 🚀 Fast and effective
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Good interface
- 👍 Works over LAN and WAN

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work for many users
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Poor developer support
- 🐛 Difficult setup
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Fields are grayed out or don't work
- Sleep function no longer working
- Shutdown/sleep issues on Windows 8.1
- Cannot wake MacBooks

**Requested features**

- Add support for sending to a specific subnet
- Improve instructions for WAN setup
- Add Mac support
- Add tutorial for PC configuration
- Allow shutdown/sleep on PC


### SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/system-util-dashboard/id578119993)

Monitor your device's performance with detailed insights into memory, CPU, disk space, and network usage. Track battery status, receive charge notifications, and perform internet speed tests. Understand your device's inner workings with easy-to-read graphs.

**Highlights:** Memory usage monitoring, CPU usage display, Disk space status, Network connection status, Internet speed test, Battery life tracking, Charge notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| System Utility Widget | Free | one-time |
| Battery Charge Log Graph | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app
- 🚀 Provides comprehensive system information
- 💡 Intuitive and well-designed interface
- 🔋 Helps monitor and manage battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔋 Inaccurate battery percentage and charge time estimates
- 💰 Paid features don't work as expected
- 🔍 Disk space information is incorrect

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect device model detection
- Running apps list shows closed apps
- Battery maintenance feature not working

**Requested features**

- Home screen widget
- Improved battery charge cycle tracking
- More detailed app usage and memory management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WakeUp free?

WakeUp costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard free?

SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WakeUp or SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard?

SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard is rated higher. WakeUp averages 3.4 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard averages 4.5 from 828 ratings.

### Do WakeUp or SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard have ads?

Neither WakeUp nor SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WakeUp or SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard?

WakeUp ships an update every 6 weeks, and SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard every 5 months. Most recently, WakeUp was updated on October 26, 2026 and SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard on October 26, 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.*