Comparison

Off vs Wake

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
Read full description

With Off, you can control your computers remotely, from anywhere in the world. Off has several commands it can trigger on your computers, including: - Wake Up (Wake-on-LAN) - Shutdown - Restart - Sleep - Hibernate - Lock - Keep Awake - Display Message - Media keys: play, pause, skip and volume It works with any Windows PC, Mac or Linux PC. It doesn't require any complex setup or configuration; anyone can use it. Just scan the QR code the Off Helper shows on your computer. Off has widgets for your Home Screen, Lock Screen and Control Center. See your computer's battery life and power status at a glance, or shut it down, wake it up or skip a track without opening the app. Schedule your computer to shut down, restart or sleep at a set time, and follow the countdown on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island with Live Activities. If you've got kids, you can use this to limit how long they're spending on their computers by turning them off when it's time for bed. Off keeps a status report of when each computer was on, asleep or off, so you can see how it's being used. 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. 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, Off is invaluable as it lets you control playback and fix problems by restarting without even getting up. Off is secure: if you want to set a password to stop unwanted access, you can. Off requires the free Off Helper application to be installed on any computer you wish to control. It's available from www.bridgetech.io Off is compatible with: Windows 10 and 11 (32-bit and 64-bit) macOS 13 (Ventura) and later Ubuntu Raspberry Pi OS Full Terms and Conditions: http://bit.ly/2KylV0Y

About

Wake

Remotely power on your Mac or PC from your iPhone or iPad. This app utilizes the Wake-on-LAN networking standard to send network messages that awaken your computers.

Highlights
  • Remote computer power on
  • Wake-on-LAN support
  • iPhone and iPad compatibility
  • Network message sending
Features
Read full description

This is a application use Wake-on-LAN. You can turn on your Mac or PC by remote using your iPhone or iPad. Wake-on-LAN (WoL) is an Ethernet or token ring computer networking standard that allows a computer to be turned on or awakened by a network message.

Screenshots

Off4 screens
Wake2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Off at 4.5 against Wake's 2.1. Off also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (498 vs 9). Wake's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Wake asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Off holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off has 498 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Off's written reviews are positive against 31% of Wake's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, Wake every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Off versus Wake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffWake
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (498 ratings) — better2.1 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews — better31.3% of reviews
Number of ratings498 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 19 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB4 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITEDSWEETSOFT D.O.O.

Customer experience

Off

All ratings499 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative42.1%

Wake

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral9.4%
Negative59.4%

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

Wake

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

Wake

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Off free?
Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wake free?
Wake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Off or Wake?
Off is rated higher. Off averages 4.5 out of 5 from 498 ratings, while Wake averages 2.1 from 9 ratings.
Do Off or Wake have ads?
Off shows ads; Wake does not.
Which is updated more often, Off or Wake?
Off ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wake every 19 months. Most recently, Off was updated on October 23, 2026 and Wake on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons