Comparison

Jumpstart vs Deflector ◇

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Jumpstart

Control your network devices remotely with this mobile client. Wake, sleep, reboot, or shut down computers and other compatible hardware from anywhere. Features smart network discovery and secure authentication for easy management.

Highlights
  • Remote device control (wake, sleep, reboot, shutdown)
  • Real-time device status monitoring
  • Automatic network device discovery
  • Secure token-based authentication
  • Intuitive touch-optimized interface
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
Features
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Jumpstart - Your pocket-sized Wake-on-LAN companion for UpSnap servers. Wake, sleep, reboot, and shutdown devices on your network from anywhere with Jumpstart — the mobile client for UpSnap. Perfect for home labs, remote workstations, or gaming rigs that need to be ready when you are. FEATURES: Complete Device Control - Wake devices instantly with Wake-on-LAN - Put devices to sleep, reboot, or shutdown remotely - View real-time device status (online/offline/unknown) - Manage multiple devices with ease Smart Network Discovery - Auto-scan your home network to find Wake-on-LAN compatible devices - One-tap device addition from scan results - See device details including MAC addresses, IPs, and vendors Intuitive UI - Beautiful, modern interface optimized for touch - Dark mode support - Home Screen widgets for instant access Secure Authentication - Secure login with username or email - Token-based authentication with UpSnap servers - Keep your network safe with encrypted connections Perfect for: • Home lab administrators • Remote workers • Gamers with gaming PCs • IT professionals managing remote workstations • Anyone who needs to control devices on the go Requirements: • An UpSnap server instance running on your network • Devices with Wake-on-LAN enabled in BIOS/UEFI • Local network access for optimal performance Jumpstart connects to your existing UpSnap server — no cloud subscription required. Take control of your devices from anywhere, right from your iPhone. UpSnap: https://github.com/seriousm4x/UpSnap

About

Deflector ◇

Create custom buttons for your iPhone's Dynamic Island, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch to trigger any shortcut. On specific Japanese iPhones, utilize the Side Button for voice assistant shortcuts. Requires initial setup within the Shortcuts app.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Island shortcut buttons
  • Lock Screen shortcut buttons
  • Apple Watch shortcut buttons
  • Voice assistant shortcuts (Japan)
  • Shortcuts app integration
Features
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With Deflector, you can add buttons to the Dynamic Island, Lock Screen and Apple Watch to run any shortcut. On supported iPhones in Japan, you can use your preferred voice assistant using shortcuts with the Side Button. To use Deflector, you need to set up an automation in the Shortcuts app. The automation is available within the app.

Screenshots

Jumpstart4 screens
Deflector ◇3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jumpstart at 5.0 against Deflector ◇'s 4.0. Jumpstart also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 27.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jumpstart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Jumpstart versus Deflector ◇: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJumpstartDeflector ◇
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua HigginsCizzuk Shihu

Customer experience

Jumpstart

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Deflector ◇

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Jumpstart

No in-app purchases

None

Deflector ◇

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jumpstart free?
Jumpstart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deflector ◇ free?
Deflector ◇ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jumpstart or Deflector ◇?
Jumpstart is rated higher. Jumpstart averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Deflector ◇ averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Jumpstart or Deflector ◇ have ads?
Neither Jumpstart nor Deflector ◇ shows ads.

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