Comparison

WOL vs OrbitLog

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

OrbitLog

Transform your device into a space command center. Track satellites, view upcoming rocket launches, monitor astronauts in orbit, and observe asteroids and meteor showers, all localized to your location.

Highlights
  • Live satellite tracking
  • Global launch calendar
  • Live countdowns and streams
  • Astronaut roster
  • Near-Earth object tracker
  • Meteor shower calendar
Features
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Turn your device into a complete space command center. EarthGaze puts the entire sky in your hands. Point your phone up and watch planets and stars snap into focus, oriented live to exactly where you're pointing. Track the ISS, Tiangong, and Hubble across a spinning 3D Earth. Catch a rocket launch the second it lifts off. Get an aurora alert before anyone else in your neighborhood looks up. This is mission control, reimagined for your pocket. Built with a clean style inspired by real mission control dashboards, EarthGaze brings together ten distinct tracking layers into one app. KEY FEATURES STARGAZE — LIVE NIGHT SKY VIEWER Point your phone at the sky and watch it come alive. StarGaze tracks the Sun, Moon, planets, and bright stars in real time as you move — tap anything you see for its exact position, brightness, and distance, plus whether you'll need the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope to spot it tonight. A guided arrow walks you straight to any target. Check tonight's moon phase, true dark-sky window, and a live observing-conditions briefing before you even step outside — then plan ahead with a full 7-day sky outlook. 3D ORBITAL POSITION RADAR Monitor the International Space Station (ISS), the Tiangong Space Station, and the Hubble Space Telescope on a fully interactive 3D virtual Earth, with live trajectory lines showing exactly where each one is headed next. Use the live target selector dock to focus the camera and smoothly track any of the three across continent and ocean grids in real time. LIVE SATELLITE TRACKER See exactly when satellites like Starlink trains and the International Space Station (ISS) will fly over your house. The app finds your location automatically, but you can also type in your city manually if you prefer. GLOBAL LAUNCH CALENDAR Access a complete schedule of upcoming rocket launches from SpaceX, NASA, Rocket Lab, and agencies worldwide. Tap any flight to view the vehicle type, launch pad location, destination orbit, and live status updates. LIVE COUNTDOWNS & STREAMS Watch real-time countdown clocks tick down to the exact second of liftoff, and access direct links to live video streams straight from the launch screen so you never miss a launch. GEOMAGNETIC AURORA ALERTS Track the global Kp-index and view your immediate local aurora visibility chance in plain English. A dynamic briefing system evaluates active weather data alongside solar storm metrics to tell you exactly when conditions are optimal to look up. HUMANS IN SPACE ROSTER See who is currently living off-planet. View a live count and detailed list of every astronaut currently in orbit, with real photos and nationality, organized by whether they are stationed on the International Space Station or the Tiangong Space Station. NEAR-EARTH OBJECT TRACKER Monitor deep space activity with an updated tracking list for passing asteroids. Tap any record to inspect close-approach distances and flyby velocity calculations. METEOR SHOWER CALENDAR Track upcoming annual meteor shower peak dates. The app calculates optimal observation windows shifted directly to your location so you know exactly when to look up. EARTH WATCH Browse live NASA satellite imagery of Earth, updated throughout the day — jump straight to today's shot nearest your own location, or explore anywhere else on the planet. Also new: Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, plus a Live Activity that shows your next launch or pass counting down in real time — right on your Lock Screen, no need to open the app. LOCALIZED TO YOU Every satellite pass, launch time, meteor shower peak, and sky position is calculated and personalized to your exact local time zone and physical location — nothing generic, everything pointed straight at your patch of sky. Real orbits. Real skies. Real time. Download EarthGaze today.

Screenshots

WOL4 screens
OrbitLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OrbitLog at 100% against WOL's 27%. OrbitLog also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.0). WOL's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

OrbitLog is free to download; WOL costs $1.99 up front. WOL sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and OrbitLog 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

OrbitLog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of WOL's written reviews are positive against 100% of OrbitLog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WOL ships an update every 3 weeks, OrbitLog every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WOL versus OrbitLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWOLOrbitLog
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreii SimaranovBenjamin Clary

Customer experience

WOL

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

OrbitLog

All ratings3 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

OrbitLog

One-time1
  • Remove Ads Forever$2.99

Questions

Is WOL free?
WOL costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is OrbitLog free?
OrbitLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WOL or OrbitLog?
OrbitLog is rated higher. WOL averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while OrbitLog averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do WOL or OrbitLog have ads?
OrbitLog shows ads; WOL does not.
Which is updated more often, WOL or OrbitLog?
WOL ships an update every 3 weeks, and OrbitLog every 6 days. Most recently, WOL was updated on October 24, 2026 and OrbitLog on October 24, 2026.

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