Comparison

MyPi. vs OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

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

Head to head
About

MyPi.

Control your Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Manage 8 output pins via the app or physical switches, perfect for home automation. Connect to multiple Raspberry Pis easily without needing IP addresses.

Highlights
  • Control 8 output pins
  • Input pin control via switches
  • Setup up to 4 Raspberry Pis
  • Email-based Pi connection
  • Home automation projects
Features
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Control your Raspberry Pi GPIO with any iPhone or iPad: Control 8 output pins via App or via 8 switches connected to the input pins. Ideal for small home automation projects. Setup up to 4 different Pis. Connect you Pi using your email instead IP Address. * Check the help page for instructions. Download MyPi TCP server script from : http://www.ioslinks.com/mypi/server.zip Installation & usage guide: http://www.ioslinks.com/mypi/en/

About

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Control and monitor your 3D printer remotely with this advanced application. Prepare prints, manage files, and tune settings with a user-friendly interface optimized for mobile devices. Supports OctoPrint, Klipper, and various printer brands.

Highlights
  • Remote print monitoring and control
  • Easy print preparation
  • Full file and terminal access
  • Webcam and multi-cam support
  • Notifications for print and filament status
  • Gcode Viewer
  • Support for multiple printers and plugins
Features
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OctoApp is build with iOS in mind and is completely optimized for being used on a iPhone or iPad. The app supports OctoPrint and Klipper (Moonraker, Mainsail and Fluidd), Bambu Lab and Elegoo printers. The UI is structured into three workspaces: Connect, Prepare, Print. The Connect workspace helps you get your printer connected to OctoPrint and as soon as a printer is available OctoApp will move to the Prepare workspace. Here you can get ready for your next print! Heat your hotend, swap filament or level the bed. When you are ready and start your print, OctoApp shows the Print workspace where you can control and tune your print! This concepts allows for a simple and fast UI while not sacrificing on features! OctoApp already offers you: + Easy print preparation + Control your print + Full file access and management + Full terminal access + Flow rate, Feed rate and fan controls + Webcam support (also muticam support) + Dark mode + High performance + Notifications about your print and filament + Gcode Viewer + Support for multiple printers + Many power control plugins like PSU Control or IKEA Tradfri + Automatic lights + PrintTimeGenius support + Support for many of your favourite plugins, like ArcWelder or SpoolManager + Remote connection with supported plugin or manual setup, the app switches automatically + OctoEverywhere integration + Obico integration + Works with VPNs, HTTPS and Basic Auth + And much, much more! There is a new feature update roughly 4-8 weeks! Let me know what you are missing! Important notice for remote connections: The app does not provide required servers. You can either set something up yourself and provide the app with a URL reachable over the internet or use a plugin like OctoEverywhere, The Spaghetti Detective or ngrok. --- OctoApp is made for and compatible with but not officially associated with OctoPrint. OctoPrint is a registered trademark. Learn more at octoprint.org OctoApp is not associated with Obico, Bambu Lab, OctoEverywhere, Elegoo or other services integrated --- https://octoapp.eu/terms/

Screenshots

MyPi.4 screens
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper at 4.9 against MyPi.'s 4.2. OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). MyPi.'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. MyPi. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper has 1.3K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of MyPi.'s written reviews are positive against 93% of OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyPi. ships an update every 2 months, OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MyPi. versus OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyPi.OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (37 ratings)4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings371.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB249 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKobi SnirErhard Christian Wurthner

Customer experience

MyPi.

All ratings37 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral18.9%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative20.0%

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

All ratings1,308 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.0%

Bugs and requests

MyPi.

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect notifications for print progress
  • Compatibility issues with some printer models

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Klipper-based printer firmwares
  • Implement iOS widgets for quick status checks
  • Improve camera rotation options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MyPi.

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$19.99
6 purchases

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Subscriptions2
  • Support for 1 month$0.991 Month
  • Support for 1 year7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time4
  • All features (Transfer)Free
  • All features$11.99
  • All features5 variants$12.99
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  • All features$17.99

Questions

Is MyPi. free?
MyPi. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper free?
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyPi. or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper?
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper is rated higher. MyPi. averages 4.2 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.
Do MyPi. or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper have ads?
MyPi. shows ads; OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper does not.
Which is updated more often, MyPi. or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper?
MyPi. ships an update every 2 months, and OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper every 10 days. Most recently, MyPi. was updated on November 2, 2026 and OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper on November 12, 2026.

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