# Off vs Control Switch

The clearest difference is rating: Control Switch at 5.0 against Off's 4.5. Control Switch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Off's advantage is ratings volume (497 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Control Switch 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, Control Switch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Off | Control Switch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-shutdown-and-wake-on-lan/id529923825/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-switch/id1502942076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **497** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/497840921) | [Shenzhen Jingyuan Micro Control Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570094174) |

## 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


### Control Switch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-switch/id1502942076)

Manage smart devices with basic controls like switching, clearing, and matching codes. Schedule custom shutdown times for devices and organize them into groups with options to add, delete, and rename.

**Highlights:** Basic device control, Custom shutdown timing, Group management, Add, delete, rename groups, Clear and match codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Off free?

Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Control Switch free?

Control Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Off or Control Switch?

Control Switch is rated higher. Off averages 4.5 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while Control Switch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Off or Control Switch have ads?

Off shows ads; Control Switch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Off or Control Switch?

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, and Control Switch every 2 months. Most recently, Off was updated on October 14, 2026 and Control Switch on September 30, 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.*