Comparison

ESP vs RaspController

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

Head to head
About

ESP

This utility app allows users to build and configure ESP-MESH networks, leveraging the ESP32 chip. It explores the capabilities of a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth hybrid protocol for innovative wireless networking solutions. The app supports various ESP32-based hardware devices for smart home applications.

Highlights
  • Build and configure ESP-MESH networks
  • Explore ESP-MESH protocol capabilities
  • Utilize ESP32 chip for networking
  • Support for ESP32-MeshKit devices
  • Smart home lighting solutions
Features
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ESP-Mesh App is a tool for building and configuring ESP-MESH networks. The tool helps explore the potential of the ESP-MESH protocol developed by Espressif. ESP-MESH can be thought of as an extension of the Wi-Fi protocol. It combines the advantages of both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies to provide innovative solutions that make you re-think how wireless networks can be built using the same networking equipment. Since ESP-MESH has been designed for the ESP32 chip, you can use this protocol to network any hardware devices that incorporate ESP32, either available for purchase or created by you. Espressif offers a line of ESP-MESH hardware devices, called ESP32-MeshKit, to help you get started. This line is specifically designed with the goal to demonstrate the features of the ESP-MESH protocol. The number of available devices is steadily growing. Currently, ESP32-MeshKit includes: ESP32-MeshKit-Light - smart light bulbs. ESP32-MeshKit-Button - remote control with ultra-low power consumption for MeshKit-Light devices. ESP32-MeshKit-Sense - development board for controlling MeshKit peripherals based on the data from its multiple onboard sensors. When built into an ESP-MESH network, these devices present a ready-made solution for smart home lighting. For more details, please see https://github.com/espressif/esp-mdf The source code for the ESP-Mesh App can be found https://github.com/EspressifApp/EspMeshForiOS. It might be helpful in development of your own ESP-MESH applications.

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

ESP4 screens
RaspController4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ESP at none against RaspController's 3. ESP also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.0). RaspController's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price 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. RaspController sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. ESP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ESP ships an update every 2 months, RaspController monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ESP versus RaspController: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESPRaspController
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.Egal Net di Ettore Gallina

Customer experience

ESP

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

RaspController

All ratings56 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative16.2%

In-app purchases

None

ESP

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 ESP free?
ESP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RaspController free?
RaspController is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ESP or RaspController have ads?
RaspController shows ads; ESP does not.
Which is updated more often, ESP or RaspController?
ESP ships an update every 2 months, and RaspController monthly. Most recently, ESP was updated on August 29, 2026 and RaspController on September 21, 2026.

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