# Remote.It vs Pi

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote.It | Pi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteit/id1437569166/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pi-home/id1480979529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 40 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [remot3.it Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435235997) | [Axel Esselmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/960915897) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote.It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteit/id1437569166)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pi-home/id1480979529)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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.

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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.*