Comparison

Off vs Remio

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

Remio

Access and control your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer from your iPhone or iPad. Experience a seamless, high-performance remote desktop connection with intuitive touch controls and the ability to use your device as a second screen.

Highlights
  • Free to use, no ads or time limits
  • Connect in seconds via QR code or Device ID
  • Pixel-perfect, 6K at 120 FPS streaming
  • Intuitive touch controls and trackpad mode
  • Use as a second screen for your computer
  • Supports HDR and computer audio streaming
  • Optimized for iPhone Duo folding screen
Features
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The free remote desktop for iPhone and iPad — sized to your screen, up to 6K at 120 FPS. Remio is a free, 100% native remote desktop. Reach your Mac, Windows PC or Linux machine and it feels like you're sitting at it — every touch lands right away and text stays crisp. ▸ FREE TO USE Remio and Remio Host are free to use, at home or at work. No time limit, no ads, no commercial-use detection, no card to enter. ▸ CONNECT IN SECONDS Scan its QR code or type its Device ID and PIN. No account, no router config, no IT department. Install the free Remio Host on your computer, open Remio, and you're in. ▸ FEELS LIKE YOUR MACHINE • The remote desktop reshapes itself to your window — live, pixel-perfect, like it's your machine. Rotate your iPhone or iPad and it follows. • One perfect screen — a dedicated virtual display sized exactly to your device, not a squeezed copy of the host's monitor • Up to 6K at 120 FPS with hardware H.265, end to end • About 8 ms of processing latency on your local network — the rest is your display's own refresh • HDR from a Mac with Apple silicon — on an iPhone or iPad with an HDR screen, your desktop shows the brightness and color it really has • Close the MacBook lid. Keep working. No dummy HDMI dongle — ever. ▸ TOUCH THAT MAKES SENSE • Trackpad mode turns your screen into a precision trackpad. Direct Touch lets you tap exactly where you see it. • Tap to click, two-finger tap to right-click, scroll, pinch to zoom, press and hold to drag • Three-finger swipes move between desktops and open Mission Control. Put any shortcut on a three- or four-finger tap. • The on-screen keyboard never covers what you're typing, and it opens the moment you tap a text field on your computer • Keyboard shortcuts carry through — with a real Windows key for Windows and Linux computers • Point, tap and scroll with Apple Pencil. Bring a keyboard or trackpad to your iPad and it just works. • Play with your controller — buttons map to your games ▸ A SECOND SCREEN FOR YOUR COMPUTER Make your iPhone or iPad an extra display for your Mac, Windows PC or Linux computer and move windows over to it. It extends your desktop instead of copying it, your computer's own screens stay on, and it works at home or away, straight between your devices — never through a relay or Remio's servers. Needs Remio Host 3.2.2 on a Mac or a Windows PC, or Remio Host 3.2 on Linux (GNOME or X11); away from your own network, the latest Remio Host. ▸ BUILT FOR IPHONE DUO Fold it halfway and it's a mini laptop — your computer on top, the keyboard below the hinge. Open it flat for the whole desktop. The session carries on as you open, close and fold. ▸ EVERYTHING WITHIN REACH Tap the Remio button and every control sits on one board — keyboard, zoom, volume, files, apps, displays and settings. Drag anything to where your thumb lives; Remio remembers the layout. • Hear your computer's audio right on your device — in sync with the screen • Copy on one device, paste on the other — text with any computer, pictures too with a Mac • Send files straight to your computer • Type your clipboard into sign-in screens and apps that block paste • Pick which of your computer's screens to view • Blank your computer's screen while you work, or lock it from here • Picture in Picture keeps your computer in view while you use other apps • Your session stays on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while you're elsewhere ▸ PRIVATE BY DESIGN Video, audio, input, clipboard and files are encrypted end to end — even the relay only sees ciphertext. Direct peer-to-peer by default; encrypted relay only when your network demands it. No ads, no data brokers — your screen content is never logged or inspected. ▸ WORKS WITH YOUR COMPUTERS Remio Host — free at remio.net — runs on macOS, Windows and Linux. Remio also runs on Mac, Windows PCs, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. Terms of Use: https://remio.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://remio.net/privacy

Screenshots

Off4 screens
Remio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remio at none against Off's shown. Remio also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Off's advantage is ratings volume (497 vs 22). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Remio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off has 497 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, Remio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Off versus Remio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffRemio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (497 ratings)4.8 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings497 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB74 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITEDLong Ngo Huynh

Customer experience

Off

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

Remio

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.5%

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

Remio

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
1 purchases

Remio

Subscriptions1
  • Remio Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Off free?
Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remio free?
Remio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Off or Remio?
Remio is rated higher. Off averages 4.5 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while Remio averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.
Do Off or Remio have ads?
Off shows ads; Remio does not.
Which is updated more often, Off or Remio?
Off ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remio every 3 days. Most recently, Off was updated on November 1, 2026 and Remio on October 31, 2026.

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