# Off vs DoDo Remote

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Off | DoDo Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-shutdown-and-wake-on-lan/id529923825/reviews)** | [2.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dodo-remote/id6502695620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **495** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **51.8% of reviews** | 15.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/497840921) | [大钫 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525059403) |

## 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


### DoDo Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dodo-remote/id6502695620)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*