# Homebridge for RaspberryPi vs Pi

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pi at 88% against Homebridge for RaspberryPi's 39%. Pi also leads on price (Free vs $6.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.1). Homebridge for RaspberryPi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On ads there is nothing between them.

Pi is free to download; Homebridge for RaspberryPi costs $6.99 up front. Pi sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Homebridge for RaspberryPi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pi has 1.3K ratings behind it against 216, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Homebridge for RaspberryPi's written reviews are positive against 88% of Pi's.

Homebridge for RaspberryPi ships an update every 5 weeks, Pi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Homebridge for RaspberryPi | Pi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebridge-for-raspberrypi/id1123183713/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pi-hole-remote/id1515445551/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 216 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Niklas von Weihe](https://appshunter.io/developer/768237588) | [RocketScience IT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502999561) |

## What reviewers say

### Homebridge for RaspberryPi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebridge-for-raspberrypi/id1123183713)

Transform your home into a smart home using a Raspberry Pi. This app bridges your iPhone with various devices like lights and TVs, simplifying setup and management. It guides you through software installation and offers remote control and debugging features.

**Highlights:** Raspberry Pi setup and software installation, Wi-Fi and device configuration, Plugin installation and management, Remote Pi control (reboot, restart services), Software update management, Error log viewing and debugging, Network scanning and device identification

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simplifies Homebridge setup
- 💡 Useful management features
- 🔒 Stable and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with existing Homebridge installations
- 🤔 Lacks documentation and guidance
- 💰 Overpriced for limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to Raspberry Pi
- Homebridge fails to run after installation
- Plugins not detected or installed properly

**Requested features**

- Support for more Homebridge plugins
- Ability to manually edit configuration files
- Docker support
- Better update and troubleshooting tools


### Pi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pi-hole-remote/id1515445551)

Manage your Pi-hole network ad blocker from any Apple device. Monitor DNS queries, control blocking, and manage lists and settings. Offers interactive widgets and Siri integration for quick access.

**Highlights:** Remote Pi-hole management, DNS query monitoring, Ad blocking control, List and domain management, Interactive widgets, Siri integration, Multi-device support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly PHR+ | $0.99 | per month |
| PHR+ Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| PHR+ Lifetime | $11.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app!!
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🚀 Perfect for managing Pi-hole
- 🚀 Brilliant
- 🚀 Great app to keep an eye on things

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Disappointing
- 🔍 Pulled a bait-and-switch with paid features
- 🔍 Widget unreliable
- 🔍 Replaced block percentage with clients
- 🔍 Unusable if not upgraded to pihole v6

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when pressing certain options
- Unable to reach Pi Hole after configuration
- Statistics screen crashes the app
- Widgets not working
- Live Logs not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add and remove adlists from the internet
- DHCP management, like assign static IPs, change host names of devices
- Change other pihole settings, like upstream DNS servers
- A command line interface
- Group management, I.e. the ability to whitelist or blacklist certain domains only for certain groups of devices, and to be able to create new groups and edit which devices are in each group


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Homebridge for RaspberryPi free?

Homebridge for RaspberryPi costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pi free?

Pi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Homebridge for RaspberryPi or Pi?

Pi is rated higher. Homebridge for RaspberryPi averages 4.1 out of 5 from 216 ratings, while Pi averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Homebridge for RaspberryPi or Pi have ads?

Neither Homebridge for RaspberryPi nor Pi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Homebridge for RaspberryPi or Pi?

Homebridge for RaspberryPi ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pi every 2 weeks. Most recently, Homebridge for RaspberryPi was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pi on November 7, 2026.

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