# Turn Off PC vs START Connect

The clearest difference is rating: START Connect at 5.0 against Turn Off PC's 4.4. START Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Turn Off PC's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Turn Off PC sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. START Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

START Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Turn Off PC has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Turn Off PC ships an update every 10 days, START Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Turn Off PC | START Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-off-pc/id6502844881/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-connect/id6727000637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcos Antonio Salas Abello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747007982) | [START USA, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771130993) |

## What reviewers say

### Turn Off PC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-off-pc/id6502844881)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turn Off PC PRO - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Turn Off PC Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Turn Off PC Pro - Quarterly | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Turn Off PC Pro - Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Turn Off PC PRO - Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Turn Off PC No Ads Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Turn Off PC Pro Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


### START Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-connect/id6727000637)

Remotely manage and monitor all your IoT devices from a single platform. Streamline workflows, gain a 360-degree view of your device ecosystem, and ensure data usage compliance with AI-powered real-time alerts and security policies.

**Highlights:** Remote device management, Cloud-based platform, Real-time alerts, AI-powered security policies, 360-degree device view, Seamless user onboarding

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Turn Off PC free?

Turn Off PC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is START Connect free?

START Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Turn Off PC or START Connect?

START Connect is rated higher. Turn Off PC averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while START Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Turn Off PC or START Connect have ads?

Turn Off PC shows ads; START Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Turn Off PC or START Connect?

Turn Off PC ships an update every 10 days, and START Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Turn Off PC was updated on October 22, 2026 and START Connect on October 15, 2026.

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