Comparison

Off vs Lockfy Personal

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
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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

About

Lockfy Personal

Secure your computer and data remotely from your phone. Get notifications if your PC is left unlocked, lock it with a tap, or restart and shut it down from anywhere. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your machine is always protected.

Highlights
  • Remote PC locking
  • Push notifications for unlocked PCs
  • PC restart and shutdown
  • Panic (lockdown) duration setting
  • Unlock notifications
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Do you ever worry about leaving your PC unlocked when you’re away? Do you want to protect your data and your machine from unauthorized access? Do you wish you could lock, restart, or shut down your PC from anywhere? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Lockfy is the app for you! Lockfy lets you remotely control your PC with just a few taps on your phone. With Lockfy, you can: * Get a push notification if you left your PC unlocked * Lock it with one tap * Restart or shut down your PC * Set a Panic (lockdown) duration * Get notified when someone unlocks your PC Lockfy gives you peace of mind knowing that your PC is always secure, whether you’re in the office or on vacation. Paid Subscriptions EULA can be found on https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Off4 screens
Lockfy Personal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lockfy Personal at 5.0 against Off's 4.5. Lockfy Personal also leads on iOS requirement (12.3 vs 17.0). Off's advantage is ratings volume (497 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Lockfy Personal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lockfy Personal 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 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Off versus Lockfy Personal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffLockfy Personal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (497 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings497 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB26 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITEDLEIRA ARABIA FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Customer experience

Off

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

Lockfy Personal

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Lockfy Personal

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
2 purchases

Lockfy Personal

Subscriptions2
  • Professional$1.991 Month
  • Ultimate7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Off free?
Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lockfy Personal free?
Lockfy Personal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Off or Lockfy Personal?
Lockfy Personal is rated higher. Off averages 4.5 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while Lockfy Personal averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Off or Lockfy Personal have ads?
Both Off and Lockfy Personal show ads.
Which is updated more often, Off or Lockfy Personal?
Off ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lockfy Personal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Off was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lockfy Personal on November 3, 2026.

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