# Off vs Intel® Authenticate

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Off | Intel® Authenticate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-shutdown-and-wake-on-lan/id529923825/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intel-authenticate/id1171157350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **497** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/497840921) | [Intel Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388859709) |

## What reviewers say

### Off

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-shutdown-and-wake-on-lan/id529923825)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Features - Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| All Features - Yearly Plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works perfectly for intended use
- 👍 Simple and easy to set up
- 🚀 Connects remotely and works with VPN
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Reliable and consistent functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with connectivity and status reporting
- 💰 Some features are paywalled
- 🔒 Potential security concerns with unsigned installer
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain hardware/software configurations

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Intel® Authenticate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intel-authenticate/id1171157350)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


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