Off vs Wake Me Up
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Wake Me Up
Remotely power on your computer, Mac, NAS, or server by sending a Wake-on-LAN magic packet. Manage multiple devices with customizable icons and names. Integrate with Siri and Shortcuts for easy access.
- Wake multiple devices
- Customizable device names and icons
- Home screen widgets
- Control Center integration
- Siri integration
- Shortcuts support
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Start your computer remotely by sending a Wake-on-LAN request. Wake Me Up allows you to manage multiple devices (PC, Mac, NAS, servers, etc.) and wake them up on demand. The app sends a magic Wake-on-LAN network packet which is recognized by your device, and it automatically starts up. * MULTIPLE DEVICES Manage multiple devices at once and wake them independently from the app’s main screen. Customize the name, colors, and icons of your devices. * WIDGETS AND CONTROL CENTER Add widgets directly to your home screen to wake your devices faster. You can also add widgets on your Mac, your Apple Watch, in the Control Center, as well as on the action button. * SIRI AND SHORTCUTS The app integrates with Siri, allowing you to ask it at any time to wake your device. The app also works with Shortcuts for even more control and customization. * UPDATED FOR LIQUID GLASS The app has been updated to fully take advantage of the new Liquid Glass design. Note: Wake-on-LAN is a network protocol supported by most Ethernet cards on the market. Make sure to properly configure your device to enable Wake-on-LAN support (in the BIOS and system settings) and to use the MAC address of your Ethernet card, not the MAC address of your Wi-Fi card. Refer to your device’s documentation for more information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wake Me Up at none against Off's 3. Wake Me Up also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 52%). Off's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (495 vs 162). On price, rating, update cadence and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Off sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Wake Me Up asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Off against 4.5 for Wake Me Up. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 495 and 162 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Off's written reviews are positive against 83% of Wake Me Up's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Off | Wake Me Up |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (495 ratings) | 4.5 (162 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | 82.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 495 — better | 162 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED | Thomas Di Meco |
Customer experience
Off
Wake Me Up
User reviews
Off
From 495 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works perfectly for intended use
- 👍 Simple and easy to set up
- 🚀 Connects remotely and works with VPN
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Reliable and consistent functionality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional issues with connectivity and status reporting
- 💰 Some features are paywalled
- 🔒 Potential security concerns with unsigned installer
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain hardware/software configurations
Wake Me Up
From 162 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works perfectly
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🔑 Siri/Shortcuts integration
- ⚡️ Flawless performance
Room to improve
- 🔌 Only supports single device
- 🔍 Difficult to find MAC address
- 🔧 Requires specific network configuration
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 Me Up
Reported bugs
2 issues- Stopped working after recent update
- Inconsistent behavior on different networks
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for multiple devices
- Include a widget for quick access
- Allow remote wake-up over the internet
- Add shutdown/sleep functionality
In-app purchases
Off
- All Features - Monthly Plan3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- All Features - Yearly Plan3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$49.99
Wake Me Up
No in-app purchases









