Comparison

Off vs DisplayFusion Remote

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

DisplayFusion Remote

Control your computer's desktop environment remotely from your mobile device. Adjust wallpapers, manage windows, toggle monitors, and even run custom scripts for advanced automation. Requires DisplayFusion software installed on your PC.

Highlights
  • Remote wallpaper changes
  • Move and resize desktop windows
  • Enable/disable monitors
  • Change default audio devices
  • Toggle DisplayFusion features
  • Scripted functions with C#/VB.net
Features
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** This app requires DisplayFusion 7.0 or higher be installed on your computer: http://www.displayfusion.com Remotely control DisplayFusion on your computer! Change your wallpaper, move windows around, enable/disable monitors and hundreds of other abilities, all from your phone or tablet! Includes support for scripted functions, new in DisplayFusion 7! You can script a complete set of actions, save it as a scripted function and run it from your phone or tablet with one-click. It’s easy to setup and even easier to use! - Trigger wallpaper changes - Move and size desktop windows - Enable/disable monitors - Change default audio devices - Toggle DisplayFusion features - Script anything you can imagine using C# and VB.net - Much, much more!

Screenshots

Off4 screens
DisplayFusion Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Off at 4.5 against DisplayFusion Remote's 2.4. Off also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (499 vs 14). DisplayFusion Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. DisplayFusion Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Off holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off has 499 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Off's written reviews are positive against 39% of DisplayFusion Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off ships an update every 3 weeks, DisplayFusion Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Off versus DisplayFusion Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffDisplayFusion Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (499 ratings) — better2.4 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews — better38.9% of reviews
Number of ratings499 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.05.1.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB9 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITEDBinary Fortress Software

Customer experience

Off

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

DisplayFusion Remote

All ratings14 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.1%

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

DisplayFusion Remote

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

DisplayFusion Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Off free?
Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DisplayFusion Remote free?
DisplayFusion Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Off or DisplayFusion Remote?
Off is rated higher. Off averages 4.5 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while DisplayFusion Remote averages 2.4 from 14 ratings.
Do Off or DisplayFusion Remote have ads?
Off shows ads; DisplayFusion Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Off or DisplayFusion Remote?
Off ships an update every 3 weeks, and DisplayFusion Remote every 4 months. Most recently, Off was updated on October 20, 2026 and DisplayFusion Remote on October 1, 2026.

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