Comparison

Off vs Intel® Authenticate

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

Head to head
About

Off

Remotely manage your computers from anywhere in the world. Control shutdown, restart, sleep, and wake-on-LAN functions. Integrate with Siri and Shortcuts for voice commands and automation.

Highlights
  • Remote shutdown, restart, sleep, lock
  • Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
  • Display messages, keep awake
  • Siri integration for voice commands
  • Apple Shortcuts automation
  • Scheduled shutdowns
  • Apple Watch app control
Features
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With Off, you can control your computers remotely, from anywhere in the world. Off has several commands it can trigger on your computers, including: - Shutdown - Restart - Sleep - Lock - Wake Up (WOL) - Display Message - Keep Awake It works with any Windows PC, Mac or Linux PC. It doesn’t require any complex setup or configuration; anyone can use it. Off is integrated into Siri. You can create voice commands like "Hey Siri, switch off my computer" or "Hey Siri, wake up my Mac". Off is fully compatible with Apple's Shortcuts app. With this, you can design your own automation routines that combine Off's ability to control your computers with any other action available through Shortcuts. For example, you could create a 'Finished Work' routine that turns off your office lights and shuts down your computer at the same time. If you've got kids, you can use Off to limit how long they're spending on their computers. Use the app to schedule their computer to automatically turn off when it's time for bed. Off comes with an Apple Watch app. With just a tap on your wrist, you can control the computers in your home. With Off, you’ll be able to save money on your electricity because it’ll be effortless to shut down your power-hungry machines. If you stream media from your computer to your iPhone or iPad, Off is invaluable as it allows you to fix problems by restarting without even getting up. You can set your computer to shut down at a scheduled time if you’re watching something in bed and don’t want your computer to be left on all night. Off is secure, if you want to set a password to stop unwanted access you can. Off requires the Off Helper application to be installed on any computer you wish to control. This is available to download for free from www.bridgetech.io Off is compatible with: Windows Vista (32bit and 64bit) Windows 8 (32bit and 64bit) Windows 10 (32bit and 64bit) Windows 11 macOS 10.14 (Mojave) macOS 10.15 (Catalina) macOS 11 (Big Sur) macOS 12 (Monterey) macOS 13 (Ventura) macOS 14 (Sonoma) Ubuntu Raspbian Full Terms and Conditions: http://bit.ly/2KylV0Y Follow me on Twitter for the latest promotions, news and updates. @MarkBridgesApps

About

Intel® Authenticate

This mobile app acts as a device companion for an identity and access management solution. It enables multi-factor authentication using device-based proximity.

Highlights
  • Device companion app
  • Identity and access management
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Hardened device-based proximity factor
  • User authentication
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The Intel® Authenticate Mobile Application is the device companion App for the Intel® Authenticate identity and access management solution. This application enables the hardened device-based proximity factor for user multifactor authentication (MFA). Intel® Authenticate must be enabled on the host system (laptop, etc.) and managed via host network IT policy to complete the solution. The App provides no function outside of the Intel® Authenticate solution.

Screenshots

Off4 screens
Intel® Authenticate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Intel® Authenticate at 5.0 against Off's 4.5. Intel® Authenticate also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Off's advantage is ratings volume (497 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Off sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Intel® Authenticate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Intel® Authenticate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off has 497 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, Intel® Authenticate every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Off versus Intel® Authenticate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffIntel® Authenticate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (497 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings497 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.010.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITEDIntel Corporation

Customer experience

Off

All ratings497 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative42.3%

Intel® Authenticate

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Off

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to wake up computer from sleep mode
  • Reported as causing system crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues with Windows 10 and macOS

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable lock screen notification
  • Ability to schedule messages/notifications on the remote computer
  • More customization options for power management

Intel® Authenticate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Off

Subscriptions2
  • All Features - Monthly Plan3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • All Features - Yearly Plan3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99
None

Intel® Authenticate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Off free?
Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Intel® Authenticate free?
Intel® Authenticate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Off or Intel® Authenticate?
Intel® Authenticate is rated higher. Off averages 4.5 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while Intel® Authenticate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Off or Intel® Authenticate have ads?
Off shows ads; Intel® Authenticate does not.
Which is updated more often, Off or Intel® Authenticate?
Off ships an update every 3 weeks, and Intel® Authenticate every 3 months. Most recently, Off was updated on October 14, 2026 and Intel® Authenticate on October 7, 2026.

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