Comparison

WOL vs Keep

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

Head to head
About

WOL

Remotely power on computers from your mobile device. This tool sends a magic packet to wake up PCs from sleep or hibernation, offering an easy-to-use interface for managing multiple devices efficiently.

Highlights
  • Remote PC wake-up
  • Magic packet sending
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Multiple device support
  • Simultaneous device launch
  • IPv6 support
Features
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Mobile Wake on LAN (WOL) app is a useful tool for remote system administrators who want to wake up computers from a distance. It is an application that uses the network interface card of the computer to send a magic packet to the target device to wake it up from sleep mode or hibernation. WOL application can be downloaded and installed on mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets, which enables the user to control the target device remotely. KEY FEATURES: - Easy to use interface: WOL application has a simple and user-friendly interface that makes it easy to use for both novice and expert users. - Multiple device support: The application can send a magic packet to multiple devices at once, which makes it more efficient when managing large networks. - IPv6 support: WOL application allows the user to set IPv6 address when they want to wake up their devices. - Multiple device launch: The user can also remotely turn on one, two or more devices at the same time. The WOL app is an excellent tool for remote management, providing users with an easy-to-use interface, and multiple device support. It is a must-have for any remote system administrator who wants to save time and increase productivity while managing their network from a distance.

About

Keep

Transform your iPhone into a beautiful, full-screen 3D clock display. Choose from six unique ambient scenes designed for passive viewing on desks or nightstands. Unlock all premium displays with a one-time purchase for an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Six unique 3D clock displays
  • Full-screen ambient viewing
  • Designed for desks and nightstands
  • Automatic launch with Shortcuts
  • Minimalist, distraction-free design
  • One-time purchase for Pro features
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Keep transforms your iPhone into a living clock display. Choose from a collection of full-screen 3D clock scenes designed for desks, nightstands, charging stands, and everyday spaces. Simple. Ambient. Beautiful. Features: Six unique displays Holo Glass Jelly Wireframe Matrix Morph Designed for passive viewing Keep is built for those moments when your iPhone is sitting nearby - on your desk, bedside table, or charging stand. Automatic launch with Shortcuts Use Apple's built-in Shortcuts automation to open Keep automatically when charging. Minimal by design No clutter. No distractions. Just time. Keep Pro: Unlock every display with a one-time purchase. All premium displays Future display drops No subscription Free updates Notes: Keep is a full-screen clock app for iPhone.

Screenshots

WOL4 screens
Keep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Keep at 100% against WOL's 27%. Keep also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.0). WOL's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

Keep is free to download; WOL costs $1.99 up front. WOL sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Keep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Keep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of WOL's written reviews are positive against 100% of Keep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WOL ships an update every 3 weeks, Keep every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WOL versus Keep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWOLKeep
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreii SimaranovWILL ALEXANDER GIESS

Customer experience

WOL

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%

Keep

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WOL

One-time2
  • WOL Pro SALE$0.49
  • WOL Pro$0.99
1 purchases

Keep

One-time1
  • Keep pro$3.99

Questions

Is WOL free?
WOL costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Keep free?
Keep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WOL or Keep?
Keep is rated higher. WOL averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Keep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WOL or Keep have ads?
Neither WOL nor Keep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WOL or Keep?
WOL ships an update every 3 weeks, and Keep every 6 days. Most recently, WOL was updated on October 24, 2026 and Keep on October 7, 2026.

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