Comparison

OctoPod for OctoPrint vs RaspController

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

Head to head
About

OctoPod for OctoPrint

Monitor and control your 3D printers remotely from your Apple devices. This open-source client offers secure access, live webcam feeds, and comprehensive control over print jobs, temperatures, and printer movements.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring and control
  • Unlimited printer support
  • Multiple webcam feeds
  • Apple Watch and TV support
  • Siri integration
  • Live Activities and Widgets
  • File management and printing
Features
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OctoPod — Control your OctoPrint printers from anywhere. OctoPod is a free, open-source OctoPrint client for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Monitor multiple printers, watch live camera feeds, manage print jobs, receive notifications and control your printers from one app—with no subscription required. Connect directly on your local network or use services such as OctoEverywhere and Obico for secure remote access. MULTIPLE PRINTERS • Add an unlimited number of OctoPrint printers • Monitor every printer from a single dashboard • Quickly switch between printers • Synchronize printer configurations between your iOS devices • Automatically discover OctoPrint installations on your network MONITOR YOUR PRINTS • View print status, progress, elapsed time and estimated completion time • Monitor extruder, bed and heated-chamber temperatures • View live temperature charts and history • Watch multiple MJPEG or HLS cameras • Open cameras full screen, zoom and use supported picture-in-picture features • Monitor Raspberry Pi temperature and receive overheating alerts • View file thumbnails generated by supported slicer plugins CONTROL YOUR PRINTER • Start, pause, resume, restart, cancel and stop prints • Set target temperatures • Move the X, Y, Z and extruder axes • Home individual axes • Adjust fan speed, flow rate and feed rate • Disable individual motors • Run OctoPrint system commands and custom controls • View the terminal and send G-code commands • Manage files stored in OctoPrint or on an SD card • Upload and print files from iCloud Drive and other Files-compatible providers • Watch, save and share timelapse videos LIVE ACTIVITIES AND NOTIFICATIONS Install the free OctoPod plugin for OctoPrint to receive: • Push notifications with optional images • Live Activity updates on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Printing milestones and completion alerts • Temperature and printer-status notifications APPLE WATCH • Monitor multiple printers from your wrist • View print progress and printer status • Use Apple Watch complications • Control supported printer functions APPLE TV Monitor your printers and camera feeds from your television using the included Apple TV app. SIRI AND SHORTCUTS Use Siri and Shortcuts to monitor or control printers, supported smart switches, enclosures and Palette devices. WIDGETS View printer status from Home Screen, Lock Screen and desktop widgets and open the appropriate printer directly from a widget. REMOTE ACCESS OctoPod supports direct OctoPrint connections as well as: • OctoEverywhere • Obico, including self-hosted servers • Basic and Digest HTTP authentication • Reverse-proxy and custom-header configurations PLUGIN INTEGRATIONS Supported OctoPrint integrations include: • Cancel Object • DisplayLayerProgress • PrintTimeGenius • Spool Manager and Filament Manager • OctoLight Home Assistant • Enclosure • BLTouch • OctoRelay • PSU Control • TP-Link Smartplug • Domoticz • Wemo • Tasmota • Palette 2 PERSONALIZATION AND ACCESSIBILITY • Light and Dark Mode • Multiple app themes • Dynamic Type and larger-text support • App Locked read-only mode to help prevent accidental commands OctoPod is available in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Norwegian, Czech, Swedish, Russian, Dutch and Simplified Chinese. OctoPod is an independent, open-source application and is not affiliated with the OctoPrint project. Source code: https://github.com/gdombiak/OctoPod FAQ and setup assistance: https://github.com/gdombiak/OctoPod/wiki/FAQ-using-the-app

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

OctoPod for OctoPrint4 screens
RaspController4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OctoPod for OctoPrint at none against RaspController's 3. OctoPod for OctoPrint also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. RaspController sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. OctoPod for OctoPrint asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OctoPod for OctoPrint holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OctoPod for OctoPrint has 3.7K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of OctoPod for OctoPrint's written reviews are positive against 79% of RaspController's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OctoPod for OctoPrint ships an update every 6 weeks, RaspController every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
OctoPod for OctoPrint versus RaspController: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOctoPod for OctoPrintRaspController
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3.7K ratings) — better4.6 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews — better79.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better58
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGaston DombiakEgal Net di Ettore Gallina

Customer experience

OctoPod for OctoPrint

All ratings3,654 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews280 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.0%

RaspController

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

User reviews

OctoPod for OctoPrint

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient and fast
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💡 Innovative features
  • 🔋 Low battery consumption

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional disconnections
  • 🐛 Thermal runaway detection issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent UI/UX
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems

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

OctoPod for OctoPrint

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cancel button not working as expected
  • Print job details not displaying correctly
  • Printer setup form fields not labeled

Requested features

5 requests
  • GCode viewer
  • Granular notification controls
  • Customizable webcam URL support
  • Direct Google Drive file integration
  • Dynamic video screen resizing

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

None

OctoPod for OctoPrint

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 OctoPod for OctoPrint free?
OctoPod for OctoPrint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RaspController free?
RaspController is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OctoPod for OctoPrint or RaspController?
OctoPod for OctoPrint is rated higher. OctoPod for OctoPrint averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while RaspController averages 4.6 from 58 ratings.
Do OctoPod for OctoPrint or RaspController have ads?
RaspController shows ads; OctoPod for OctoPrint does not.
Which is updated more often, OctoPod for OctoPrint or RaspController?
OctoPod for OctoPrint ships an update every 6 weeks, and RaspController every 5 weeks. Most recently, OctoPod for OctoPrint was updated on October 22, 2026 and RaspController on October 24, 2026.

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