Remote Wake Up Mobile vs Archivist Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote Wake Up Mobile
Control your devices remotely using SSH, AppleScript, or Wake-on-LAN. Discover devices on your network, run commands, and manage hosts with custom labels. Sync your setup across devices and trigger actions via widgets or Siri Shortcuts.
- SSH and AppleScript command execution
- Wake-on-LAN and Internet Wake support
- Built-in network device browser
- Reusable command definitions
- Host labeling and sorting
- iCloud synchronization
- Widget and Shortcuts integration
Read full descriptionHide full description
Wake your computer before you sit down. Run maintenance from your phone. Keep your everyday commands a tap away. Remote Wake Up puts compatible computers and network devices within reach from your iPhone and iPad. Manage your workstation, home server or lab over your local network or the internet. KEY FEATURES • Wake Devices with Wake-on-LAN Wake compatible computers and network devices locally or over the internet with the appropriate network setup. • Run Commands Remotely Execute shell commands over SSH or run AppleScripts on Macs. View command output and error logs to see what happened. • Start with Built-In Examples Use practical command examples for macOS, Linux and Windows to check system status, troubleshoot networks and manage devices—or create your own. • Create Once, Reuse Often Save commands and assign them to multiple compatible devices. Spend less time repeating the same setup. • Keep Favorites Close Mark frequently used devices as favorites for quick access. Organize your devices with labels, icons, search and sorting. • Discover Local Devices Find devices on your network with the built-in network browser and add them without manually entering every IP address. • Sync with iCloud Keep your saved devices and commands synchronized across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. • Use Widgets and Shortcuts Run saved commands from your Home Screen widgets or through Shortcuts and Siri. APPLE WATCH Browse your devices and favorites, run saved commands and read the results from your wrist. Commands run through your paired iPhone, which must be nearby and connected. MADE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY TASKS Wake your workstation before connecting remotely, check your server’s status, run maintenance scripts or put a Mac to sleep when you’re finished. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese and Chinese, including regional language variants. REQUIREMENTS Wake-on-LAN requires compatible devices and network settings. Remote commands require SSH access on the target device. Access over the internet requires appropriate network configuration. Remote Wake Up for macOS is sold separately and shares your devices and commands through iCloud.
Archivist Browser
Stream millions of films, audiobooks, music, and digital texts directly from the Internet Archive. This media player offers enhanced playback, universal TV casting, and organized file management for researchers and enthusiasts.
- Stream films, audiobooks, music, and texts
- Universal TV Casting (AirPlay)
- High-resolution image viewer
- Optimized audio with background support
- Topic Chips for content filtering
- Folder sharing via URL or QR code
- On-the-fly renaming and text file cleanup
Read full descriptionHide full description
Archivist Browser: Your Portal to Digital History Archivist Browser is the ultimate media player, transforming your device into a comprehensive portal for streaming content directly from the Internet Archive's vast collections. Built specifically for researchers and enthusiasts of historical media, our app provides the fastest, most reliable way to stream millions of films, audiobooks, music and digital texts. Stop struggling with browser playback. Download Archivist Browser and experience the past, optimised for seamless, modern streaming. What the Critics Say "A really cool piece of software... I've never seen anything like this before... Highly recommend." — WILL SMITH, BRAD AND WILL MADE A TECH POD "A great idea for a very niche utility – my favourite kind these days." — FEDERICO VITICCI, MACSTORIES As featured in Cory Doctorow's Pluralistic blog. Enhanced Media Playback & Visuals Experience history in high definition with a UI designed for modern enthusiasts. Custom Themes: Personalise your experience with the new Alt Indigo Theme, a variation specifically for Dark Mode enthusiasts. Universal TV Casting: Watch films and video on your big screen! Archivist Browser supports AirPlay (on iOS) for instant, seamless video streaming to any compatible TV or streaming device. High-Res Image Viewer: Enjoy smoother navigation and better rendering when viewing high-resolution assets. Improved Subtitles: Expanded support for subtitles across more titles and languages. Optimised Audio: Enjoy full background audio support and media controls right from your lock screen, perfect for listening to historical audiobooks or music collections. Polished UI: Refined thumbnail badges offer better clarity and a more professional look. Discovery & Integration Navigate the Archive’s millions of items with ease. Topic Chips: Quickly filter and find what you want with Topic Chips now appearing on Collections. Uploader Profiles: Explore more from your favourite contributors by clicking an uploader’s name to see their full gallery. Internet Archive (IA) Integration: Seamlessly import your lists directly from your IA account for a seamless transition. Fast Content Discovery: Easily find media by title, keyword or creator, or access curated "Popular Queries" to jump straight into trending collections. File & Folder Management Organise and share your research effortlessly. Folder Sharing: Share your favourite folders with other users via URL or QR code. Smart Store Linking: If a recipient doesn’t have the app installed, shared links will automatically direct them to the store page. On-the-Fly Renaming: Keep your library organised by renaming your folders instantly. Text File Clean Up: Use a dedicated button to instantly tidy up messy OCR text files. Rapid Text Access: Cached text fetching retrieves PDFs and documents rapidly (note: cache is purged on app closure). Privacy & Reliability We prioritise your privacy: No user accounts, no mandatory login and absolutely no personal details are stored. Experience the Archive with total peace of mind.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Archivist Browser at Free against Remote Wake Up Mobile's $9.99. Archivist Browser also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On ads, 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
Archivist Browser is free to download; Remote Wake Up Mobile costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Archivist Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archivist Browser has 64 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Remote Wake Up Mobile's written reviews are positive against 88% of Archivist Browser's.
Remote Wake Up Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Archivist Browser every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Remote Wake Up Mobile | Archivist Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 4.9 (64 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 64 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Daniel Witt | Robert Lothian |
Customer experience
Remote Wake Up Mobile
Archivist Browser
In-app purchases
Remote Wake Up Mobile
No in-app purchases
Archivist Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Remote Wake Up Mobile free?
Is Archivist Browser free?
Which has better reviews, Remote Wake Up Mobile or Archivist Browser?
Do Remote Wake Up Mobile or Archivist Browser have ads?
Which is updated more often, Remote Wake Up Mobile or Archivist Browser?
Other comparisons















