Comparison

Off vs DoDo Remote

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: - Shutdown - Restart - Sleep - Lock - Wake Up (WOL) - Display Message - Keep Awake It works with any Windows PC, Mac or Linux PC. It doesn’t require any complex setup or configuration; anyone can use it. 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. If you've got kids, you can use Off to limit how long they're spending on their computers. Use the app to schedule their computer to automatically turn off when it's time for bed. 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 to your iPhone or iPad, Off is invaluable as it allows you to fix problems by restarting without even getting up. You can set your computer to shut down at a scheduled time if you’re watching something in bed and don’t want your computer to be left on all night. Off is secure, if you want to set a password to stop unwanted access you can. Off requires the Off Helper application to be installed on any computer you wish to control. This is available to download for free from www.bridgetech.io Off is compatible with: Windows Vista (32bit and 64bit) Windows 8 (32bit and 64bit) Windows 10 (32bit and 64bit) Windows 11 macOS 10.14 (Mojave) macOS 10.15 (Catalina) macOS 11 (Big Sur) macOS 12 (Monterey) macOS 13 (Ventura) macOS 14 (Sonoma) Ubuntu Raspbian Full Terms and Conditions: http://bit.ly/2KylV0Y Follow me on Twitter for the latest promotions, news and updates. @MarkBridgesApps

About

DoDo Remote

Control a wide range of infrared household appliances from your smartphone. Learn and save appliance codes locally to manage TVs, air conditioners, projectors, and more. The app continuously adds support for new brands and models.

Highlights
  • Control TVs and set-top boxes
  • Manage air conditioners and projectors
  • Support for DVD players and internet boxes
  • Learn and save appliance infrared codes
  • Control multiple appliance types and models
  • Continuously updated brand and model support
Features
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The functions of App remote control beans include remote control of TV, set-top box, air conditioner, projector, Internet box, DVD, power amplifier, camera, fan, lamp, water heater, air purifier, sweeping robot, electric heater, humidifier, electric drying rack, electric curtain, foot bathtub, smart toilet 20 kinds of infrared household appliances for remote control, and constantly update new brands and models. Learn the infrared code of the appliance into the APP and save it locally. Users can realize remote control of multiple types and models of infrared electrical appliances through a mobile phone.

Screenshots

Off4 screens
DoDo Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Off at 4.5 against DoDo Remote's 2.6. Off also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 15%) and ratings volume (495 vs 16). DoDo Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Off holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off has 495 ratings behind it against 16, 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 15% of DoDo Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, DoDo Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Off versus DoDo Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffDoDo Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (495 ratings) — better2.6 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews — better15.0% of reviews
Number of ratings495 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED大钫 唐

Customer experience

Off

All ratings495 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative42.3%

DoDo Remote

All ratings16 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive15.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.0%

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

DoDo Remote

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
None

DoDo Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Off free?
Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoDo Remote free?
DoDo Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Off or DoDo Remote?
Off is rated higher. Off averages 4.5 out of 5 from 495 ratings, while DoDo Remote averages 2.6 from 16 ratings.
Do Off or DoDo Remote have ads?
Off shows ads; DoDo Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Off or DoDo Remote?
Off ships an update every 3 weeks, and DoDo Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Off was updated on September 25, 2026 and DoDo Remote on August 23, 2026.

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