Comparison

Remote.It vs Pi

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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.

About

Pi

Control your Raspberry Pi-connected devices remotely. Open gates, garage doors, or capture images from connected cameras. Requires a compatible backend installation on your Raspberry Pi.

Highlights
  • Connect to Raspberry Pi
  • Control gate doors
  • Control garage doors
  • Capture images from cameras
  • Customizable backend API
Features
Read full description

Pi-Home is a home automation app for tinkerers. Connect directly to your Raspberry Pi and open gate doors, garage doors, or take a picture with a camera board connected to your raspberry pi. To get started, install the phpCake backend to your Raspberry Pi, or implement your own backend that exposes the same API.

Screenshots

Remote.It4 screens
Pi1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pi at 5.0 against Remote.It's 4.1. Pi also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.6). Remote.It's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote.It has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote.It versus Pi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote.ItPi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB12 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerremot3.it IncAxel Esselmann

Customer experience

Remote.It

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

Pi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Remote.It

No in-app purchases

None

Pi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote.It free?
Remote.It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pi free?
Pi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote.It or Pi?
Pi is rated higher. Remote.It averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Pi averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remote.It or Pi have ads?
Neither Remote.It nor Pi shows ads.

Other comparisons