# Off vs ipTIME WOL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ipTIME WOL at none against Off's 3. ipTIME WOL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Off's advantage is ratings volume (498 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. ipTIME WOL 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 ipTIME WOL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off has 498 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Off's written reviews are positive against 47% of ipTIME WOL's.

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, ipTIME WOL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Off | ipTIME WOL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-shutdown-and-wake-on-lan/id529923825/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptime-wol/id547973890/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **498** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **52.0% of reviews** | 47.5% 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 | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/497840921) | [EFM NETWORKS CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/422823526) |

## 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


### ipTIME WOL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptime-wol/id547973890)

This application allows you to remotely power on PCs connected to your ipTIME router. It automatically discovers and registers your router, enabling Wake-on-LAN functionality from anywhere. You can also view internal network and system information.

**Highlights:** Automatic router discovery and registration, Wake-on-LAN execution, View internal network information, View router system information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Off free?

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

### Is ipTIME WOL free?

ipTIME WOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Off or ipTIME WOL?

Off is rated higher. Off averages 4.5 out of 5 from 498 ratings, while ipTIME WOL averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Off or ipTIME WOL have ads?

Off shows ads; ipTIME WOL does not.

### Which is updated more often, Off or ipTIME WOL?

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, and ipTIME WOL every 2 months. Most recently, Off was updated on October 23, 2026 and ipTIME WOL on October 10, 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.*