# Off vs Hecate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hecate at 100% against Off's 52%. Hecate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Off's advantage is ratings volume (495 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Hecate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off has 495 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Off's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hecate's.

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, Hecate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Off | Hecate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-shutdown-and-wake-on-lan/id529923825/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hecate-pc-remote-control/id6443939403/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **495** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/497840921) | [Maxim Yakovlev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650794630) |

## 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


### Hecate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hecate-pc-remote-control/id6443939403)

Control your PC remotely from your phone. Manage your mouse, keyboard, media playback, and launch applications. Easily send links and text from your phone to your computer.

**Highlights:** Remote mouse and keyboard control, Launch PC applications, Media playback control, Send links and text to PC, View sent data history, Connect multiple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Off free?

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

### Is Hecate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Off or Hecate?

Hecate is rated higher. Off averages 4.5 out of 5 from 495 ratings, while Hecate averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Off or Hecate have ads?

Off shows ads; Hecate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Off or Hecate?

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hecate every 5 weeks. Most recently, Off was updated on September 22, 2026 and Hecate on June 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.*