Comparison

Off vs Checking Balance

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

Checking Balance

Features
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The price of an item is not a number, but a part of your life. A checking account helps you see this directly. You enter your hourly rate and all costs are instantly converted into hours and days of work. A purchase ceases to be an abstract sum and becomes the time you spend on it. This perspective changes your perception: it becomes easier to understand what is really worth it and what is not. The app also displays the "cost per wear" of clothing, allowing you to estimate the true value of items over time. You can compare day-to-day expenses—for example, restaurant meals versus home-cooked meals—and see the difference in a more tangible way. The rewards system recognizes purchases that have really paid off, encouraging a more conscious approach to spending. A checking account is a tool that helps you value your time, not your money.

Screenshots

Off4 screens
Checking Balance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checking Balance at none against Off's 3. Checking Balance also leads on ads (none vs shown). Off's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. Checking Balance asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Off versus Checking Balance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffChecking Balance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (496 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings496 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITEDTibor Fuzesi

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

Checking Balance

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

Checking Balance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Off free?
Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Checking Balance free?
Checking Balance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Off or Checking Balance have ads?
Off shows ads; Checking Balance does not.

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