# Pseudo Bash vs SimplePi for Raspberry Pi

The clearest difference is price: SimplePi for Raspberry Pi at Free against Pseudo Bash's $0.99. SimplePi for Raspberry Pi also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Pseudo Bash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi is free to download; Pseudo Bash costs $0.99 up front. SimplePi for Raspberry Pi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Pseudo Bash asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplePi for Raspberry Pi has 125 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Pseudo Bash's written reviews are positive against 26% of SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pseudo Bash ships an update every 2 months, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pseudo Bash | SimplePi for Raspberry Pi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pseudo-bash/id1191160930/reviews) | **[3.9 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplepi-for-raspberry-pi/id1524142767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **125** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 25.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 20 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Code & Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/696443773) | [Benedikt Hirmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/844106496) |

## What reviewers say

### Pseudo Bash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pseudo-bash/id1191160930)

This app provides a command-line interface for iOS devices, offering network, device, messaging, coding, and file management tools. It allows users to interact with their device and network through various commands, including secure shell and file transfers.

**Highlights:** Network commands (iCloud, URL download, ping, SSH), Device information (storage, CPU, UDID), Messaging tools (email, SMS, AES encryption), Code editors (Python, Objective-C, SQL), File system management (create, delete, move files), QR code generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### SimplePi for Raspberry Pi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplepi-for-raspberry-pi/id1524142767)

Manage your Raspberry Pi from your iPhone or iPad. Monitor system activity with graphs, run custom commands, and access a terminal shell. Includes widgets, file browsing, and support for multiple Pis.

**Highlights:** Monitor CPU, Memory, Temperature, Disk Usage, Run custom commands with one tap, Full terminal shell access, Home screen widgets for monitoring and control, File browser with export options, Manage multiple Raspberry Pi devices, Public key authentication

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access (12 months) | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful tool, does what it says
- 🚀 Fantastic app, great CLI access
- 💡 Full Bash and Python support
- 📈 Provides CPU, GPU, RAM stats
- 💰 Low annual cost (£4.99/year)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Subscription required to function
- ❌ Frequent connection issues
- ❌ Paywall limits functionality
- ❌ App crashes frequently
- ❌ Fails to display stats

**Reported bugs**

- App refuses to connect after closing
- Opening app redirects to paywall
- Temporary fix for connection issues: remove host, force close, re-add
- App crashes several times
- Fails 50% of the time to display GPU, CPU, and temp settings

**Requested features**

- Allow commands to keep running when phone screen locks
- Ability to view results log for commands
- Option to remove added commands
- Improve navigation for raspi-config
- Store SSH private keys securely using iOS Keychain


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pseudo Bash free?

Pseudo Bash costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimplePi for Raspberry Pi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pseudo Bash or SimplePi for Raspberry Pi?

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi is rated higher. Pseudo Bash averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SimplePi for Raspberry Pi averages 3.9 from 125 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Pseudo Bash or SimplePi for Raspberry Pi?

Pseudo Bash ships an update every 2 months, and SimplePi for Raspberry Pi every 8 days. Most recently, Pseudo Bash was updated on October 16, 2026 and SimplePi for Raspberry Pi on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*