Comparison

PiHelper vs Remote.It

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

Head to head
About

PiHelper

Easily connect to and manage your Raspberry Pi or Linux machine remotely. Monitor system resources, control GPIO pins, and access an SSH terminal. Browse and manage files with SFTP and perform server actions like rebooting.

Highlights
  • Real-time system monitoring (CPU, memory, disk, temp)
  • Interactive GPIO control
  • Full SSH terminal experience
  • SFTP file browser with upload/download
  • Remote reboot and halt server
  • Custom command execution
Features
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Get started with PiHelper: https://medium.com/swlh/using-pihelper-to-monitor-and-manage-raspberry-pis-9a24065febed PiHelper lets you connect and manage your Raspberry Pi or Linux machine easily. - Monitor CPU, memory, disk usage, processes and/or temperature statics in realtime. - GPIO Colorful pinout. Tap to change GPIO mode and output. - SSH Terminal Realtime shell with full xterm experience. - SFTP / File browser Browse files and directories. Easy upload, download, rename and delete. - Single tap to reboot / halt server. Custom commands are also supported. - Multi-language support: -- English -- 中文 -- 日本語 -- Русский (Thanks to Sergey Britov) -- Deutsche (Thanks to Daniel Wolf) -- Français (Thanks to Dorian Eydoux) -- Lietuvis (Thanks to Ernestas Kardzys) Report issue: - Email: pihelper@outlook.com - Twitter: @shaqian629 Notes: - Public/Private key authentication only supports RSA keys. - To use the GPIO tool with RPi 4, please upgrade wiringPi to 2.52+: cd /tmp wget https://project-down­load­s.­dro­gon.net/wiring­pi-lat­est.deb sudo dpkg -i wiring­pi-lat­est.deb Reference: http://wiring­pi.­com/wiring­pi-up­dat­ed-to-2-52-for-the-rasp­ber­ry-pi-4b/

About

Remote.It

This app simplifies complex network configurations, enabling secure and instant access to cloud or local computers, virtual machines, and devices. It eliminates the need for port forwarding and offers Zero Trust Network Access for enhanced security. Ideal for remote access and managing diverse network environments without technical expertise.

Highlights
  • Remote access to cloud and local computers
  • No port forwarding required
  • Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
  • Connect to any device on any network
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • Real-time network status notifications
Features
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The Remote.It app streamlines complex network configurations, making them accessible and manageable from anywhere. Whether you're connecting to cloud or local computers, virtual machines, Docker environments, or devices on multi-NAT or CGNAT networks like mobile 5G or Starlink, Remote.It provides instant, secure, and code-based networking solutions for seamless connectivity. * Remote Access Anywhere: Access work from home or vice versa, and connect to cloud resources in AWS or other public cloud providers wherever you are. * No Network Headaches: Don't worry about complex network settings. Remote.It automatically manages and reconfigures when devices move locations. * Eliminates the need for port forwarding: Simplify connectivity and make connections that were not possible without public IP addresses and ports. * User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through the app with an intuitive and clean interface, making network management accessible for those without technical expertise. * Real-Time Notifications: Stay informed with instant updates and alerts about your network's status, ensuring you're always in the loop. * Device and Service Agnostic: Connect to any device on any kind of network. Access remote devices with SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, RDP, VNC, and more. * Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Implementing ZTNA, Remote.It ensures secure, least-privileged access based on specific services, enhancing security and minimizing human error in access configurations. Remote.It combines the simplicity for everyday users with the robust features required for advanced and complex scenarios. Requires a free Remote.It account. Commercial usage requires a paid subscription.

Screenshots

PiHelper4 screens
Remote.It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote.It at none against PiHelper's 1. Remote.It also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 64%). PiHelper's advantage is ratings volume (247 vs 18) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. PiHelper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote.It asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for PiHelper against 4.1 for Remote.It. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PiHelper has 247 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of PiHelper's written reviews are positive against 75% of Remote.It's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PiHelper ships an update every 5 months, Remote.It every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PiHelper versus Remote.It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiHelperRemote.It
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (247 ratings)4.1 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings247 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer茜 沙remot3.it Inc

Customer experience

PiHelper

All ratings247 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative27.4%

Remote.It

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

PiHelper

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to connect to Raspberry Pis
  • Clipboard data being accessed
  • Terminal crashes and text wrapping issues
  • Inaccurate CPU and GPU usage reporting
  • Incompatibility with newer SSH ciphers

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for Raspberry Pi 5
  • Temperature monitoring in Fahrenheit
  • Ability to clear RSA keys
  • Network and disk usage monitoring
  • Offline notification alerts

Remote.It

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PiHelper

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Remote.It

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PiHelper free?
PiHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote.It free?
Remote.It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PiHelper or Remote.It?
PiHelper and Remote.It are both rated 4.1 out of 5 on the App Store, from 247 and 18 ratings respectively.
Do PiHelper or Remote.It have ads?
Neither PiHelper nor Remote.It shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PiHelper or Remote.It?
PiHelper ships an update every 5 months, and Remote.It every 3 months. Most recently, PiHelper was updated on October 7, 2026 and Remote.It on October 1, 2026.

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