Just Wake! vs Beam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Just Wake!
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Just Wake! for iOS is a powerful and easy-to-use app designed to help you remotely wake up devices on your local network (LAN). Whether you need to access a shared file, troubleshoot a network issue, or simply turn on your computer from your couch, this app has you covered. It is available on all your favourite Apple platforms**. Key Features: Simple and Intuitive Interface: Our user-friendly design makes it easy to discover and manage your devices. Quick and Reliable Wake-Up: Wake your devices with just a few taps. Device Discovery: Automatically scan your network for compatible* devices (macOS only). Customizable Device List: Add or remove devices from your list for easy access. Support for Multiple Networks (Environments): Connect to different networks and manage devices across them. Secure and Private: Your network information is kept confidential. Deep platform integration: Supports Widgets and Siri shortcuts to allow you to perform WOL even without launching the app. * Devices need to support WOL standard. ** Currently iOS, watchOS, macOS and VisionOS is supported.
Beam
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Beam brings your Mac screen to your iPhone when you step away. Watch on your Mac, open Beam on iPhone, and keep going instantly over local Wi-Fi. After first-time pairing, reconnect is automatic. ⢠Streams your Mac display with system audio ⢠Picture in Picture support on iPhone ⢠Play/Pause, Next, and Previous media controls ⢠Local network only (no cloud account required) ⢠Encrypted pairing between your devices ⢠Built for low-latency continuity Free tier: ⢠3-day free trial with no limits ⢠Then up to 30 minutes/day with a 24-hour reset Beam Unlimited: ⢠One-time non-consumable in-app purchase ⢠Removes session limits and cooldowns Important: ⢠Requires the Beacon companion app on your Mac ⢠Mac and iPhone must be on the same local network ⢠Beam is not a remote desktop or internet streaming app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Beam at Free against Just Wake!'s $4.99. Beam also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). Just Wake!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Beam is free to download; Just Wake! costs $4.99 up front. Beam sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Just Wake! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Just Wake! ships an update every 3 months, Beam every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Just Wake! | Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free ā better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EZV, spol. s r.o. | KEVIN ERIK IIN |
In-app purchases
Just Wake!
No in-app purchases
Beam
- Beam Unlimited$4.79
- Beam Unlimited$7.99









