# RPiControl vs SimplePi for Raspberry Pi

The clearest difference is rating: RPiControl at 5.0 against SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's 3.9. RPiControl also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's advantage is ratings volume (124 vs 2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RPiControl 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.

RPiControl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplePi for Raspberry Pi has 124 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RPiControl ships an update every 3 weeks, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RPiControl | SimplePi for Raspberry Pi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpicontrol/id1449628637/reviews)** | [3.9 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplepi-for-raspberry-pi/id1524142767/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [OutWest Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386927261) | [Benedikt Hirmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/844106496) |

## What reviewers say

### RPiControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpicontrol/id1449628637)

Control your Raspberry Pi 3 from your phone or tablet via Bluetooth. Create custom control layouts, run commands, and interface with your own programs without writing code. Ideal for educators and hobbyists.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth control for Raspberry Pi 3, Customizable control layouts, GPIO pin state control, Run Pi commands and macros, Interface with custom programs, Share layouts online

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Version | $15.99 | 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RPiControl free?

RPiControl 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, RPiControl or SimplePi for Raspberry Pi?

RPiControl is rated higher. RPiControl averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SimplePi for Raspberry Pi averages 3.9 from 124 ratings.

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

Neither RPiControl nor SimplePi for Raspberry Pi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RPiControl or SimplePi for Raspberry Pi?

RPiControl ships an update every 3 weeks, and SimplePi for Raspberry Pi every 8 days. Most recently, RPiControl was updated on June 1, 2026 and SimplePi for Raspberry Pi on August 23, 2026.

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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.*