# Computer Wake Up vs Remote Desktop

The clearest difference is device support: Computer Wake Up at 4 against Remote Desktop's 2. Remote Desktop's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Computer Wake Up against 5.0 for Remote Desktop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Computer Wake Up | Remote Desktop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/computer-wake-up/id6761403700/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-desktop-by-threadmark/id6774820780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cory Borg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888540658) | [Michael Inal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471838340) |

## What reviewers say

### Computer Wake Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/computer-wake-up/id6761403700)

Remotely wake and sleep your computers and servers using Wake-on-LAN and Sleep-on-LAN magic packets. Customize your devices with names, icons, and notes, and access them quickly from widgets, Siri, or your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Wake and sleep computers remotely, Supports Wake-on-LAN and Sleep-on-LAN, Save multiple computers and servers, Customize device profiles, Home Screen widgets and Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iCloud sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote Desktop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-desktop-by-threadmark/id6774820780)

Access and control your Mac or Windows PC from your iPhone or iPad with this easy-to-use remote desktop solution. Enjoy real-time video and audio streaming, intuitive touch controls, and secure, end-to-end encrypted connections without any complex setup or fees.

**Highlights:** Remote computer control, Real-time video and audio streaming, Intuitive touch-cursor control, End-to-end encrypted connection, No-setup required, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Computer Wake Up free?

Computer Wake Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Desktop free?

Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Computer Wake Up or Remote Desktop?

Computer Wake Up and Remote Desktop are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Computer Wake Up or Remote Desktop have ads?

Neither Computer Wake Up nor Remote Desktop shows ads.

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