HylaFAX Lite vs RemoteBoot Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HylaFAX Lite
This application connects to a HylaFAX server to manage fax jobs. It allows users to submit PDF and TIF files as faxes, view received faxes, and manage outbound queues. Requires a HylaFAX server to function.
- Connect to HylaFAX servers
- Submit PDF/TIF files as faxes
- View and share received faxes
- Manage outbound fax queues
- Add unlimited server accounts
- Access fax files via iTunes
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Important: This app must be used with a HylaFAX (Open Source) or HylaFAX Enterprise server. If you don't have access to one of these servers, you will not be able to use this app. This app allows you to: - Keep track of your HylaFAX server's current status - Submit PDF and TIF files from other apps as fax jobs to your HylaFAX server - View received faxes and share them in PDF format - List and cancel jobs in the outbound queue - Use iTunes File Sharing to access the fax files you've downloaded onto your device - Add an unlimited number of HylaFAX server accounts NOTE: In order to access a HylaFAX server on a private network (ie. LAN), a specially configured firewall (or VPN) may be required if you're trying to connect remotely. For details on HylaFAX servers, visit: http://www.hylafax.org http://www.ifax.com
RemoteBoot Pro
Wake up your Mac or PC remotely from your iOS device. This utility requires some network configuration on your computer and router. It also supports Siri Shortcuts for voice-activated computer startup.
- Wake On Lan (WOL) support
- Remote computer startup
- Ping to check startup status
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Supports Mac/PC
- iOS device control
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A powerful WOL (Wake On Lan) application. You can launch your Mac/PC from iOS. (Your computer must support WOL and be properly configured.) You can also use ping to check the startup. A little network knowledge is required to use this app. The OS, BIOS, router, and this app must be configured correctly for it to work. Siri Shortcuts are also supported. You can use Siri to launch your computer by adding an action from the Shortcut app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HylaFAX Lite at 5.0 against RemoteBoot Pro's 3.5. RemoteBoot Pro's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $9.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
HylaFAX Lite costs $9.99 and RemoteBoot Pro $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HylaFAX Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of HylaFAX Lite's written reviews are positive against 60% of RemoteBoot Pro's.
HylaFAX Lite ships an update every 10 months, RemoteBoot Pro every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HylaFAX Lite | RemoteBoot Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iFAX Solutions, Inc. | Takashi Tsuchiya |
Customer experience
HylaFAX Lite
RemoteBoot Pro
In-app purchases
HylaFAX Lite
No in-app purchases
RemoteBoot Pro
No in-app purchases
