Comparison

Off vs Turn Off PC

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: - Wake Up (Wake-on-LAN) - Shutdown - Restart - Sleep - Hibernate - Lock - Keep Awake - Display Message - Media keys: play, pause, skip and volume It works with any Windows PC, Mac or Linux PC. It doesn't require any complex setup or configuration; anyone can use it. Just scan the QR code the Off Helper shows on your computer. Off has widgets for your Home Screen, Lock Screen and Control Center. See your computer's battery life and power status at a glance, or shut it down, wake it up or skip a track without opening the app. Schedule your computer to shut down, restart or sleep at a set time, and follow the countdown on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island with Live Activities. If you've got kids, you can use this to limit how long they're spending on their computers by turning them off when it's time for bed. Off keeps a status report of when each computer was on, asleep or off, so you can see how it's being used. 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. 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, Off is invaluable as it lets you control playback and fix problems by restarting without even getting up. Off is secure: if you want to set a password to stop unwanted access, you can. Off requires the free Off Helper application to be installed on any computer you wish to control. It's available from www.bridgetech.io Off is compatible with: Windows 10 and 11 (32-bit and 64-bit) macOS 13 (Ventura) and later Ubuntu Raspberry Pi OS Full Terms and Conditions: http://bit.ly/2KylV0Y

About

Turn Off PC

Control your computer remotely from your phone. Shut down, restart, sleep, or wake your PC with a single tap, whether you're on your local Wi-Fi or connected remotely via VPN. Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Highlights
  • Remote PC shutdown
  • Restart and sleep functions
  • Wake-on-LAN support
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • VPN remote access
  • Customizable themes and device ordering
Features
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Turn Off PC lets you control your computer directly from your iPhone. Shut down, restart, put your PC to sleep, or wake it with a single tap. Whether you're at home or away, Turn Off PC works over your local Wi-Fi network or remotely through a VPN. Available for Windows, macOS and Linux. KEY FEATURES • Shut down, restart, sleep and wake your PC. • Wake-on-LAN support. • Control your devices over your local network or remotely via VPN. • Siri support to control your devices with your voice. • Apple Shortcuts integration for powerful automations. • Control Center integration for instant access to your devices. • Home screen widgets for one-tap control. • Built-in setup guides and step-by-step tutorials. GET STARTED 1. Install Turn Off PC on your iPhone. 2. Install Turn Off PC Desktop on your computer. 3. Add your computer. 4. You're ready to go. Terms of Use: https://turnoffpc.com/terms/

Screenshots

Off4 screens
Turn Off PC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Off at 497 against Turn Off PC's 7. Turn Off PC's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 and Turn Off PC sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Off against 4.4 for Turn Off PC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off has 497 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, Turn Off PC every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Off versus Turn Off PC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffTurn Off PC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (497 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings497 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB43 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITEDMarcos Antonio Salas Abello

Customer experience

Off

All ratings499 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative42.1%

Turn Off PC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Turn Off PC

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
8 purchases

Turn Off PC

Subscriptions5
  • Turn Off PC PRO - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Turn Off PC Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Turn Off PC Pro - Quarterly3 Days trial$5.993 Months
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  • Turn Off PC Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Turn Off PC PRO - Yearly$22.991 Year
One-time3
  • Turn Off PC No Ads Lifetime$4.99
  • Power Pack$17.99
  • Turn Off PC Pro Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Off free?
Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Turn Off PC free?
Turn Off PC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Off or Turn Off PC?
Off is rated higher. Off averages 4.5 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while Turn Off PC averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Off or Turn Off PC have ads?
Both Off and Turn Off PC show ads.
Which is updated more often, Off or Turn Off PC?
Off ships an update every 3 weeks, and Turn Off PC every 10 days. Most recently, Off was updated on November 1, 2026 and Turn Off PC on October 22, 2026.

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