Comparison

PenRemote vs Turn Off PC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PenRemote

Features
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PenRemote è un app che permette al tuo iPhone, iPad o iPod Touch di controllare da remoto i dispositivi della serie DMXPen dotati di Ethernet. Questo significa che attraverso l'iPhone sarà possibile avviare le sessioni di playback registrate nella uSD card del dispositivo DMXPen. Tutto quello che serve è dotare la rete ethernet a cui è connesso DMXPen di un access point WiFi e connettervi a sua volta l'iPhone. ------------------------- PenRemote app turns you iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch into a DMXPen products series remote control. This means that it's be possible to start the uSD card recorded show playback on DMXPen productsprovided by ethernet port. You only need to provide a WiFi access point to the network where DMXPen are wired and then connect the iPhone to this wireless network.

About

Turn Off PC

Control your computer remotely from your phone. Shut down, restart, sleep, or wake your PC with a single tap, whether you're on your local Wi-Fi or connected remotely via VPN. Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Highlights
  • Remote PC shutdown
  • Restart and sleep functions
  • Wake-on-LAN support
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • VPN remote access
  • Customizable themes and device ordering
Features
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Turn Off PC lets you control your computer directly from your iPhone. Shut down, restart, put your PC to sleep, or wake it with a single tap. Whether you're at home or away, Turn Off PC works over your local Wi-Fi network or remotely through a VPN. Available for Windows, macOS and Linux. KEY FEATURES • Shut down, restart, sleep and wake your PC. • Wake-on-LAN support. • Control your devices over your local network or remotely via VPN. • Siri support to control your devices with your voice. • Apple Shortcuts integration for powerful automations. • Control Center integration for instant access to your devices. • Home screen widgets for one-tap control. • Built-in setup guides and step-by-step tutorials. GET STARTED 1. Install Turn Off PC on your iPhone. 2. Install Turn Off PC Desktop on your computer. 3. Add your computer. 4. You're ready to go. Terms of Use: https://turnoffpc.com/terms/

Screenshots

PenRemote4 screens
Turn Off PC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PenRemote at none against Turn Off PC's 8. PenRemote also leads on ads (none vs shown). Turn Off PC's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 21 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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. Turn Off PC sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PenRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PenRemote ships an update every 21 months, Turn Off PC every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
PenRemote versus Turn Off PC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenRemoteTurn Off PC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMORELLO TEQ SAS DI MINICHIELLO LUCIANO & C.Marcos Antonio Salas Abello

In-app purchases

None

PenRemote

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Turn Off PC

Subscriptions5
  • Turn Off PC PRO - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Turn Off PC Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Turn Off PC Pro - Quarterly3 Days trial$5.993 Months
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  • Turn Off PC Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Turn Off PC PRO - Yearly$22.991 Year
One-time3
  • Turn Off PC No Ads Lifetime$4.99
  • Power Pack$17.99
  • Turn Off PC Pro Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is PenRemote free?
PenRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Turn Off PC free?
Turn Off PC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PenRemote or Turn Off PC have ads?
Turn Off PC shows ads; PenRemote does not.
Which is updated more often, PenRemote or Turn Off PC?
PenRemote ships an update every 21 months, and Turn Off PC every 10 days. Most recently, PenRemote was updated on October 10, 2026 and Turn Off PC on October 5, 2026.

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