Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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Remote Wake Up lets you control devices on your local network or remotely over the internet using SSH, AppleScript, or Wake-on-LAN. It’s designed for tech-savvy users, IT professionals, and anyone who wants full control of their devices at home or at work. KEY FEATURES: • SSH & AppleScript Support Run remote shell or AppleScript commands on your devices with full logging. • Wake-on-LAN & Internet Wake Support Wake up devices locally or remotely with proper setup. • Built-In Network Browser Quickly discover devices on your network – no manual IP hunting. • Reusable Commands Define your commands once and reuse them with any host. • Host Labels & Sorting Organize and access hosts with custom labels. • iCloud Sync Your hosts and commands are always up to date on all your devices. • Widgets & Shortcuts Integration Trigger actions from your Home Screen or Siri Shortcuts. Perfect for: • Waking up sleeping machines • Running remote maintenance scripts • Power managing smart homes or labs • Saving time on repetitive tasks Remote Wake Up is also available for macOS (sold separately) and is fully compatible with the iPhone and iPad version.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Remote Wake Up Mobile3 screens
Archivist Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 2 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 54 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 86% of Archivist Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Wake Up Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Archivist Browser every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Remote Wake Up Mobile versus Archivist Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Wake Up MobileArchivist Browser
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.9 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings254 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB79 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDaniel WittRobert Lothian

Customer experience

Remote Wake Up Mobile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Archivist Browser

All ratings54 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

None

Remote Wake Up Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Archivist Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Wake Up Mobile free?
Remote Wake Up Mobile costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Archivist Browser free?
Archivist Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Wake Up Mobile or Archivist Browser?
Archivist Browser is rated higher. Remote Wake Up Mobile averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Archivist Browser averages 4.9 from 54 ratings.
Do Remote Wake Up Mobile or Archivist Browser have ads?
Neither Remote Wake Up Mobile nor Archivist Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Wake Up Mobile or Archivist Browser?
Remote Wake Up Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Archivist Browser every 3 days. Most recently, Remote Wake Up Mobile was updated on October 3, 2026 and Archivist Browser on October 17, 2026.

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