# Off vs Unified Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Off at 4.6 against Unified Remote's 3.8. Off also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Unified Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 52%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Off sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Unified Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Off holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 498 and 296 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Off's written reviews are positive against 67% of Unified Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Off | Unified Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-shutdown-and-wake-on-lan/id529923825/reviews)** | [3.8 (296 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unified-remote/id825534179/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **498** | 296 |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/497840921) | [Unified Intents](https://appshunter.io/developer/793898900) |

## What reviewers say

### Off

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-shutdown-and-wake-on-lan/id529923825)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Features - Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| All Features - Yearly Plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works perfectly for intended use
- 👍 Simple and easy to set up
- 🚀 Connects remotely and works with VPN
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Reliable and consistent functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with connectivity and status reporting
- 💰 Some features are paywalled
- 🔒 Potential security concerns with unsigned installer
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain hardware/software configurations

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to wake up computer from sleep mode
- Reported as causing system crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues with Windows 10 and macOS

**Requested features**

- Option to disable lock screen notification
- Ability to schedule messages/notifications on the remote computer
- More customization options for power management


### Unified Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unified-remote/id825534179)

Transform your device into a versatile WiFi remote for your computer. Control over 90 programs, including media players, presentations, and your mouse and keyboard. Enjoy a seamless experience with easy setup and advanced security features.

**Highlights:** WiFi universal remote control, Mouse and keyboard control, Media player control, Presentation control, File manager, Server password protection and encryption, Wake On LAN

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Extensive functionality
- 💡 Customizable remotes
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 👍 Works well as a remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy mouse/keyboard controls
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with anonymous data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working on Windows 8.1
- Inability to close keyboard once opened
- Inconsistent behavior after updates
- Purchased features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Sleep timer for PC
- Apple Watch support
- Improved Siri/Shortcuts integration
- Better handling of large music libraries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Off free?

Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Unified Remote free?

Unified Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Off or Unified Remote?

Off is rated higher. Off averages 4.6 out of 5 from 498 ratings, while Unified Remote averages 3.8 from 296 ratings.

### Do Off or Unified Remote have ads?

Off shows ads; Unified Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Off or Unified Remote?

Off ships an update fortnightly, and Unified Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Off was updated on November 8, 2026 and Unified Remote on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*