Comparison

Off vs fX

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

fX

Features
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fX-Box Remote steuert deine fX-Box-Fotobox direkt im WLAN – ohne Umweg über die Cloud. Die App findet deine Box im Netzwerk automatisch und zeigt, was sie gerade tut. Ideal vor Ort beim Aufbau und während des Events. ÜBERSICHT UND STATUS • Live-Status der Box: Kamera, Drucker, Papier, Speicher, Verbindung • Daten aktualisieren sich automatisch, zusätzlich per Wischen EVENT-CHECK • Prüft vor dem Einsatz Kamera, Drucker, Papier, Speicher, Uhrzeit und Verbindung • Ampel mit klaren Handlungshinweisen (benötigt Box-Software ab 0.7.0) DRUCKER UND HARDWARE • Papierstand und Druckerstatus, Testdruck • Rechnerwerte und Gehäusesensor: Temperaturen und Auslastung EVENT, VORLAGEN, BILDSCHIRME • Event-Daten und Bon-Texte direkt auf der Box ändern • Druckvorlagen gestalten und Bildschirm-Designs bearbeiten • Galerie der aufgenommenen Bilder und Statistik BUZZER • Buzzer-Kiosk einstellen: fester Aufnahmemodus, Zeiten, Datenschutz-Hinweis, Doppelklick als „Weiter“ • Rundes Buzzer-Display verwalten: Logo hochladen, Farbe und Helligkeit wählen • Animation mit eigenen Hinweistexten oder eigenem GIF (benötigt Box-Software ab 0.7.3) WERKZEUGE • Upload anstoßen, Abgleich starten, Aufnahme testen, Protokoll ansehen, App der Box neu starten • Kopplung mit dem fX-Box Hub SICHERHEIT • Verbindung nur im privaten Netz, Hinweis bei unverschlüsselter Verbindung • Box-Passwörter bleiben auf diesem Gerät • Bedienung mit VoiceOver unterstützt Hinweis: Die App funktioniert mit einer fX-Box im selben WLAN. Keine Werbung, keine In-App-Käufe.

Screenshots

Off4 screens
fX3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off ships an update fortnightly, fX every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Off versus fX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOfffX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (498 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings498 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITEDformat-X GmbH

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

fX

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

fX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Off free?
Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is fX free?
fX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Off or fX have ads?
Off shows ads; fX does not.
Which is updated more often, Off or fX?
Off ships an update fortnightly, and fX every 8 days. Most recently, Off was updated on November 8, 2026 and fX on October 31, 2026.

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