# Off vs Simple Wake On Lan

Off and Simple Wake On Lan both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Simple Wake On Lan's written reviews are positive against 52% of Off's. Simple Wake On Lan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Off's advantage is ratings volume (495 vs 8) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Off sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simple Wake On Lan 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 Simple Wake On Lan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off has 495 ratings behind it against 8, 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 96% of Simple Wake On Lan's.

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Wake On Lan every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Off | Simple Wake On Lan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-shutdown-and-wake-on-lan/id529923825/reviews) | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-wake-on-lan/id6449835474/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **495** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/497840921) | [Henrik Herzig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690783637) |

## 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


### Simple Wake On Lan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-wake-on-lan/id6449835474)

Remotely power on your computers and other network devices from your smartphone. Discover devices automatically and manage their online/offline status with a simple interface. Export and import your device data for complete control.

**Highlights:** Automatic device discovery, Send Wake On Lan packets, Export/import user data, Device online/offline status, Available source code

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Off free?

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

### Is Simple Wake On Lan free?

Simple Wake On Lan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Off or Simple Wake On Lan?

Off and Simple Wake On Lan are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 495 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do Off or Simple Wake On Lan have ads?

Off shows ads; Simple Wake On Lan does not.

### Which is updated more often, Off or Simple Wake On Lan?

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Wake On Lan every 10 days. Most recently, Off was updated on September 25, 2026 and Simple Wake On Lan on July 6, 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.*