Comparison

Off vs PhonePad

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

PhonePad

Turn your iPhone into a responsive trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your computer remotely with familiar gestures and easy text input. Requires a companion app on your Mac and a network connection.

Highlights
  • iPhone as Mac trackpad
  • Remote keyboard input
  • Familiar gestures and controls
  • Seamless integration with Mac
  • Intuitive user experience
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PhonePad - Bridging the gap between your iOS and macOS devices for a seamless and productive experience. Transform your iPhone into a fully functional trackpad for your Mac with PhonePad. Whether you’re on the go or simply prefer the convenience of using your iOS device as a trackpad, PhonePad delivers a seamless and intuitive experience. Key Features: 1. PhonePad integrates seamlessly with your Mac, providing a natural and responsive trackpad experience.  2. Enjoy the familiar gestures and controls you’re used to. 3. Using PhonePad's keyboard, easily type text on your Mac remotely. 4. Easily connect your device to your Mac by running the PhonePad for Mac app. Functionality: 1. Tap once to left-click 2. Tap twice to double-click 3. Tap with two fingers to right-click 4. Pan with two fingers to scroll 5. Pan with three fingers to drag 6. Tap on the keyboard icon to start typing on your Mac Requirements: 1. PhonePad app is also required to be installed on your Mac. 2. Network connection is required (connecting your Mac to your hotspot also works!) 3. Requires macOS 10.13 and iOS 16.0 or later. Download PhonePad today and unlock the full potential of your iOS device as a powerful, intuitive trackpad for your Mac! Security & Privacy: PhonePad does not collect any data from your devices. All communication is made between your iPhone and your Mac. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Off4 screens
PhonePad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Off at 4.5 against PhonePad's 3.7. Off also leads on ratings volume (497 vs 3). PhonePad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 PhonePad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Off holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off has 497 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 50% of PhonePad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, PhonePad every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Off versus PhonePad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffPhonePad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (497 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings497 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS17.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITEDIbrahim Chiha

Customer experience

Off

All ratings497 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative42.3%

PhonePad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

PhonePad

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
2 purchases

PhonePad

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Off free?
Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhonePad free?
PhonePad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Off or PhonePad?
Off is rated higher. Off averages 4.5 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while PhonePad averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Off or PhonePad have ads?
Off shows ads; PhonePad does not.
Which is updated more often, Off or PhonePad?
Off ships an update every 3 weeks, and PhonePad every 2 days. Most recently, Off was updated on October 18, 2026 and PhonePad on October 5, 2026.

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