# Actions vs SimplePi for Raspberry Pi

The clearest difference is rating: Actions at 4.2 against SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's 3.9. Actions also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 26%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Actions sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SimplePi for Raspberry Pi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Actions holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 125 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Actions's written reviews are positive against 26% of SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Actions | SimplePi for Raspberry Pi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actions-http-request-sender/id1400036021/reviews)** | [3.9 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplepi-for-raspberry-pi/id1524142767/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **125** |
| Positive reviews | **43.8% of reviews** | 25.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michele Gruppioni (Gruppio)](https://appshunter.io/developer/441738501) | [Benedikt Hirmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/844106496) |

## What reviewers say

### Actions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actions-http-request-sender/id1400036021)

Send HTTP requests with a single tap to control internet-connected devices and services. Easily manage remote switches, Arduinos, APIs, and more from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Perform HTTP requests with one tap, Control internet-connected devices, Manage Arduinos and IoT devices, Interact with APIs and web services, Check remote service status

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Actions | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 Actions free?

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

### Is SimplePi for Raspberry Pi free?

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

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

Actions is rated higher. Actions averages 4.2 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while SimplePi for Raspberry Pi averages 3.9 from 125 ratings.

### Do Actions or SimplePi for Raspberry Pi have ads?

Neither Actions nor SimplePi for Raspberry Pi shows ads.

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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.*