Comparison

PiHelper vs RaspController

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

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

PiHelper4 screens
RaspController4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PiHelper at none against RaspController's shown. PiHelper also leads on ratings volume (255 vs 58) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). RaspController's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). 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. PiHelper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RaspController sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RaspController holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 255 and 58 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of PiHelper's written reviews are positive against 79% of RaspController's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PiHelper ships an update every 5 months, RaspController every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PiHelper versus RaspController: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiHelperRaspController
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (255 ratings)4.6 (58 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings255 — better58
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer茜 沙Egal Net di Ettore Gallina

Customer experience

PiHelper

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

RaspController

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

User reviews

PiHelper

From 255 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Convenient remote management
  • 📊 Useful monitoring features
  • 🔑 SSH and SFTP access
  • 🚀 Clean and intuitive UI
  • 💰 Reasonable pricing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
  • 🔒 Unreliable authentication methods
  • 🖥️ Terminal interface limitations
  • 🔄 Abandoned by developers
  • ⚠️ Potential security concerns

RaspController

From 58 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for managing Raspberry Pi
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 💡 Comprehensive features
  • ✅ Works as described
  • 💰 Fairly priced pro subscription

Room to improve

  • 💸 Full of ads
  • 🚫 No IPv6 support
  • 🐛 Copy-paste issues in SSH
  • 🐛 Cannot select multiple files
  • 🐛 SSH terminal navigation issues

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

RaspController

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Ads block the whole screen
  • SSH terminal copy-paste doesn't work
  • Cannot navigate back in SSH terminal without deleting everything
  • App crashes when opening VIM
  • SSH connection crashes before connecting
Show 4 more
  • GPIO control doesn't work
  • Legacy camera feature has exposure issues
  • App cannot differentiate between multiple devices with HATs
  • Timeout. Socket not established error

Requested features

14 requests
  • IPv6 support
  • Sudo mode in file manager
  • Copy-paste in SSH terminal
  • Ability to go back in SSH terminal
  • Select multiple files in file manager
Show 9 more
  • Dark mode
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Remote connection from anywhere
  • Synchronization of entered data across devices
  • Export data for synchronization
  • Grouping of favorites
  • Better compatibility with Diet-Pi and other Linux systems
  • Ability to change quick commands
  • Support for 2FA login

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PiHelper

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
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 PiHelper free?
PiHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RaspController free?
RaspController is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PiHelper or RaspController?
RaspController is rated higher. PiHelper averages 4.1 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while RaspController averages 4.6 from 58 ratings.
Do PiHelper or RaspController have ads?
RaspController shows ads; PiHelper does not.
Which is updated more often, PiHelper or RaspController?
PiHelper ships an update every 5 months, and RaspController every 5 weeks. Most recently, PiHelper was updated on October 20, 2026 and RaspController on October 27, 2026.

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