Comparison

Off vs EngineDeck

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

EngineDeck

Features
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EngineDeck is your digital companion for everything around your car. Save important vehicle information, keep track of maintenance, costs, notes and important dates – all clearly organized in one place. Whether it is your first car, a family car or your everyday vehicle: EngineDeck helps you organize your car better and avoid forgetting important things. With EngineDeck, you can easily manage your vehicle, store relevant information and document important events such as inspections, service appointments, oil changes or repairs. Features: - Save vehicle details clearly - Document maintenance and repairs - Keep track of costs and notes - Stay on top of inspection and service dates - Clean, modern interface without unnecessary clutter EngineDeck is intentionally simple: not complicated workshop software, but a practical app for everyday use.

Screenshots

Off4 screens
EngineDeck3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, EngineDeck weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Off versus EngineDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffEngineDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (498 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings498 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB12 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITEDLewin Hungerkamp

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

EngineDeck

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

EngineDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Off free?
Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EngineDeck free?
EngineDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Off or EngineDeck have ads?
Off shows ads; EngineDeck does not.
Which is updated more often, Off or EngineDeck?
Off ships an update every 3 weeks, and EngineDeck weekly. Most recently, Off was updated on October 23, 2026 and EngineDeck on October 15, 2026.

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