Comparison

Homebridge for RaspberryPi vs RaspController

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

Head to head
About

Homebridge for RaspberryPi

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
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Finally it's here and the only one in the entire AppStore - Homebridge App! With Homebridge you can easily and cheap turn your entire home into a futuristic smart home. Everything is controlled by you and your iPhone while Homerbidge works as a bridge between Apple's HomeKit on your iPhone / iPad and your devices like your TV, light, game console, jalousies, and and and. All you need is a tiny and cheap PC called "RaspberryPi" - But don't worry this App will support you with supported projects and a bunch of software, which will be installed by this App, so you will be guided and don't need any deep PC-nerd-experinces. With the great Homebridge-App you'll have fun to: • Setup your brand new RaspberryPi (1, 2, 3, 3+ and Zero) with our preconfigured version of the open source installer "NOOBS". • Install and setup all relevant software on your RaspberryPi with just a single tap on the App • Automatically configure your RaspberryPi's WiFi, etc. • Install amazing Plug-Ins for Homebridge from our tiny Plug-In store • Coming soon: Follow awesome Homebridge-Projects, supported with shopping-lists and 1-click-installations and setup Control. Your. Pi. • Reboot your Pi • Restart Homebridge • Update all required software components (OS, Node, NPM, Homebridge, Plugins, etc.) • Easily manage your Wifi-networks • View all Homebridge-PlugIns (NPM) at a glance • View all Homebridge error- and system-logs. • Debug-Mode: Homebridge is not working, also after using our famous Auto-Repair function? Run Homebridge in the debugger to quickly determine, where the problem is. • Networkscanner to easily find and identify your devices • Create backups of your settings and configurations • Fallback: Enjoy a build in SSH-Terminal, if you like. Easy Setup plugins First of all, you can add every NPM plugin you like using the Homebridge App and a graphical and easy to use generic interface. However we've prepared a nice and shiny specialized interface for the most popular and important plugins including: • Fritz! • WeMo • Wake on LAN • Domoticz • HarmonyHub • HomeAssistant • HomeMatic • Hue • LiFx • People (Wifi device trigger) • Relay • Remote Outlet • Sonos • Synology • Telldus • Tradfri Let's get nerdy: Each member of our developer team loves the RaspberryPi with all varieties. But sometimes it's very exhausting and frustrating to set up the whole software and keep track everything is running, so we build this amazing App! What we do for you: • setup your brand new RaspberryPi or connect to your existing one • setup Homebridge incl. service, configuration and all kind of plugins available with NPM • manage your SystemCtl or init.d service • edit your config.json graphically just from the App without any terminal, etc., also for not supported plugins and platforms • keep track of your Pi, the homebridge-service, homebridge-pin, homebridge-logs, etc. so everything is just working and can be restarted / repaired if necessary coming soon: connect your Pi to the HomeKit Homebridge on a Mac There are already users, which are using this App with a Homebridge server running on a Mac. However we strongly recommend using the App with a RaspberryPi (1, 2, 3, Zero) and do not support servers, running on other machines including the Mac. We need your help! Did you see awesome Homebridge-Pi projects or Homebride-plug-ins, we should implement in our App for easy setup? Just text us to: support@nvw-dev.com

About

RaspController

Control and manage your Raspberry Pi remotely. Access files, control GPIO ports, send terminal commands, view camera feeds, and monitor system resources. Includes sensor data and wiring diagrams for comprehensive device management.

Highlights
  • Remote GPIO control
  • File management and editing
  • SSH terminal access
  • System resource monitoring
  • Camera feed viewing
  • Sensor data integration
  • Raspberry Pi information and diagrams
Features
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Manage your Raspberry Pi with maximum simplicity and power. RASPCONTROLLER is the ultimate tool for everyone who wants TOTAL CONTROL of their device directly from their smartphone. The application transforms your iPhone or iPad into a REMOTE CONTROL CENTER. Thanks to an intuitive interface and advanced features, you can interact with the hardware and software of your Raspberry Pi wherever you are. LIST OF FEATURES: GPIO MANAGEMENT: Control of pins in On/Off or impulsive mode for your electronics projects. FILE MANAGER: Explore the contents of your Raspberry Pi. Copy, paste, delete, download and view file properties with an integrated text editor. SSH SHELL: Send custom commands via the terminal. SYSTEM MONITORING: Monitor CPU, RAM, storage usage and network traffic in real time. CAMERA: View real-time images from the connected camera. DEVICE INFO: Access detailed information of the connected hardware. PINOUTS AND DIAGRAMS: Easily consult electrical diagrams and pinouts for your connections. WIDGETS: Create quick shortcuts to execute immediate commands from your home screen. PROCESS LIST: View and manage active processes on the operating system. SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS SENSORS: Data reading for DHT11/22, DS18B20 and BMP sensors (pressure, temperature, altitude). SENSE HAT: Complete management of the Sense Hat board. WAKE ON LAN (WOL): Use the Raspberry Pi to turn on other devices in the network. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS: Receive alerts and notifications directly from your device. POWER COMMANDS: Shut down or restart the system with a simple touch. SECURITY: USE OF THE SECURE SSH PROTOCOL. AUTHENTICATION WITH PASSWORD OR SSH KEYS. Download RaspController and optimize your Raspberry Pi management today. Everything you need for your IoT and LINUX projects is now in the palm of your hand.

Screenshots

Homebridge for RaspberryPi4 screens
RaspController4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RaspController at Free against Homebridge for RaspberryPi's $6.99. RaspController also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 39%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Homebridge for RaspberryPi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

RaspController is free to download; Homebridge for RaspberryPi costs $6.99 up front. RaspController sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Homebridge for RaspberryPi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RaspController holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 216 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Homebridge for RaspberryPi's written reviews are positive against 79% of RaspController's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Homebridge for RaspberryPi versus RaspController: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomebridge for RaspberryPiRaspController
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (216 ratings)4.5 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings216 — better57
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiklas von WeiheEgal Net di Ettore Gallina

Customer experience

Homebridge for RaspberryPi

All ratings216 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral6.0%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive38.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative50.8%

RaspController

All ratings57 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative16.2%

Bugs and requests

Homebridge for RaspberryPi

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

RaspController

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Homebridge for RaspberryPi

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RaspController

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Version (3 months)$1.993 Months
  • PRO Version (1 year)7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Version (Lifetime)$89.99

Questions

Is Homebridge for RaspberryPi free?
Homebridge for RaspberryPi costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RaspController free?
RaspController is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Homebridge for RaspberryPi or RaspController?
RaspController is rated higher. Homebridge for RaspberryPi averages 4.1 out of 5 from 216 ratings, while RaspController averages 4.5 from 57 ratings.
Do Homebridge for RaspberryPi or RaspController have ads?
RaspController shows ads; Homebridge for RaspberryPi does not.
Which is updated more often, Homebridge for RaspberryPi or RaspController?
Homebridge for RaspberryPi ships an update every 5 weeks, and RaspController every 5 weeks. Most recently, Homebridge for RaspberryPi was updated on October 15, 2026 and RaspController on October 7, 2026.

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