Comparison

Off vs IoT Cactus Connect

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

IoT Cactus Connect

Features
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IoT Cactus Connect là ứng dụng giúp người dùng truy cập vào hệ thống IoT của riêng mình thông qua tên miền tùy chỉnh. Ứng dụng phù hợp cho mọi cá nhân, cửa hàng, doanh nghiệp hoặc tổ chức đang sử dụng nền tảng IoT để quản lý thiết bị từ xa. Với giao diện trực quan và khả năng kết nối ổn định, bạn có thể nhanh chóng đăng nhập vào không gian IoT của mình, giám sát thiết bị và kiểm soát dữ liệu mọi lúc, mọi nơi. Việc sử dụng domain riêng giúp mỗi người và mỗi doanh nghiệp có một vùng làm việc độc lập, linh hoạt và bảo mật. Tính năng chính: Đăng nhập vào hệ thống IoT bằng domain cá nhân hóa. Quản lý và theo dõi thiết bị theo thời gian thực. Đồng bộ dữ liệu nhanh và ổn định. Giao diện thân thiện, dễ sử dụng cho mọi đối tượng. Bảo mật cao với cơ chế xác thực hiện đại. Ứng dụng hỗ trợ mọi người dùng có tài khoản trên nền tảng. Bất kỳ ai cũng có thể đăng ký, tạo domain trên website và sử dụng ứng dụng để truy cập hệ thống của mình.

Screenshots

Off4 screens
IoT Cactus Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IoT Cactus Connect at none against Off's 3. IoT Cactus Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Off's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. IoT Cactus Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, IoT Cactus Connect every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Off versus IoT Cactus Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffIoT Cactus Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (497 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings497 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB29 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperBRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITEDSAIGON TECHNOLOG COMPANY LIMITED

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

IoT Cactus Connect

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

IoT Cactus Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Off free?
Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IoT Cactus Connect free?
IoT Cactus Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Off or IoT Cactus Connect have ads?
Off shows ads; IoT Cactus Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, Off or IoT Cactus Connect?
Off ships an update every 3 weeks, and IoT Cactus Connect every 9 days. Most recently, Off was updated on November 1, 2026 and IoT Cactus Connect on October 28, 2026.

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