Off vs MSI Cloud Center
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: - 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
MSI Cloud Center
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"The MSI Cloud Center allows you to backup, download, and share photos, videos, and any other files between the iPhone and MSI PC. Just one click and it will automatically backup all of your photos & videos to the specific storage you want within a private intranet environment which ensures a safer private cloud environment. You can make these files accessible to your family or team members, or you can also make files as private as you want and you’re the only one who can access them. The decision is in your hands. If you don’t want to backup all of the files on your iPhone, you can select multiple files and upload them to the specific storage you want. You can upload, download, delete or even share the files with your family or team members who have been authorized & logged in with a QR code generated by the MSI Cloud Center, and they will also enjoy the benefit of this private cloud and upload the files to finalize the projects with you. Pair multiple devices at once to share between all of your devices. Key Features: • Backup, download, and share across Windows and iPhone. • Designed a convenient public folder and a private personal folder for you to ensure more privacy. • One-time paring and fast & securely log in with a QR code are available. • Fast pair multiple devices, and switch between them easily. • Multi-file uploading and downloading are supported. • Automatic backup for all of the photos and video is available. Instructions: 1. Download & install this app for your iPhone 2. Download, install and launch the MSI Cloud Center application on your MSI computer, please download from the following link: https://www.msi.com/Landing/MSI-Cloud-Center 3. Make sure both the computer and the mobile device are connected to the same wireless network. 4. Launch MSI Cloud Center and follow the pairing directions on your mobile device. 5. Follow the instructions in the mobile app to get started and grant permissions on your device, and then suggest logging in with QR Code. 6. Use your device camera to scan the QR code that displays on your computer screen. 7. After the device and computer are paired, use the MSI Cloud Center app to send files, photos, videos, and other items between your device and the MSI computer. Requirements: • Compatible with MSI selected products • MSI computer with Windows 11 • MSI computer with Windows 10 (1607) or higher which supports .Net Framework 4.8 • iOS 13 or higher"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MSI Cloud Center at none against Off's 3. MSI Cloud Center also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Off's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and update cadence 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. MSI Cloud Center asks for nothing beyond the download.
Off ships an update every 3 weeks, MSI Cloud Center monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Off | MSI Cloud Center |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (498 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 498 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | BRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED | Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. |
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
MSI Cloud Center
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
MSI Cloud Center
No in-app purchases








