Magic Packet: WOL Wake-on-LAN
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- Profile analysed
- Sep 20, 2026
- App updated
- Aug 2, 2026
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- App Store · Store data seen: Oct 4, 2026 · Recently checked
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What it actually doesApp for remote PC management over local network and internet via Wake-on-LAN, with PC status monitoring from iPhone, Apple Watch, and through Siri, though with stability issues and limited remote internet wake-up support.
Actually does
- ✓Remote Access and Control70% of reviews
- ✓Wake-on-LAN (отправка magic packet)60% of reviews
- ✓System monitor50% of reviews
- ✓Customer Support(bonus)20% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠Voice control
- ⚠Widgets
- ⚠watchOS support
- ⚠Sync across devices
- ⚠Dark mode
- ⚠Управление медиа (воспроизведение, пауза, громкость)
- ⚠Режим 'Не давать компьютеру уснуть' с таймером
Common complaints
- ✗Cannot power on computer over the internet (only works on local network)20% of mentions
«It only works on a local network. The app can't turn on the computer at all, it can only wake it from sleep. It's impossible to power on the computer remotely.»
- ✗Configured hosts lost after updates10% of mentions
«The app updated, the configured hosts disappeared again, it's frustrating.»
- ✗App crashes when logging in after updates15% of mentions
«After the redesign, it periodically crashes on login. I have to open it several times just to send a power-on command.»
- ✗No contact with support (bug report feature not working)12% of mentions
«The bug report feature doesn't work, disappointing»
- ✗Siri voice commands not recognized on some devices8% of mentions
«Can't figure out why Siri doesn't recognize commands on iPhone 12»
What people praise
- ★Reliable operation on local network working from the start
«I configured two of my PCs connected over LAN strictly according to the instructions. And I was amazed that everything worked right from the first try.»
- ★Simple intuitive setup with good guides
«The setup is simple and intuitive, 5 stars»
- ★Responsive developer who listens to feedback and helps solve problems
«Using it for 4 years, the author keeps updating it and always helps solve problems.»
- ★Convenient PC status monitoring (shows if running/sleeping)
«The app also shows the current PC status (running/sleeping), which is very convenient.»
- ★Works with WOL over gray IP thanks to additional software on the website
«My request was to send WOL to a gray IP. And the app handles this perfectly.»