# RPiControl vs My RPI SSH

The clearest difference is rating: RPiControl at 5.0 against My RPI SSH's 3.0. RPiControl also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). My RPI SSH's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, 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 My RPI SSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RPiControl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.

RPiControl ships an update every 3 weeks, My RPI SSH every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RPiControl | My RPI SSH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpicontrol/id1449628637/reviews)** | [3.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-rpi-ssh-for-raspberry-pi/id1608405903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OutWest Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386927261) | [Albert Parti](https://appshunter.io/developer/534966701) |

## 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 |


### My RPI SSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-rpi-ssh-for-raspberry-pi/id1608405903)

Manage and control your Raspberry Pi or other Linux systems remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Create and edit scripts, access a shell terminal, and view command results. Sync settings and commands via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Remote Raspberry Pi management, Linux/Debian system control, Script creation and editing, Shell terminal access, iCloud sync for settings, Command result viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertising | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RPiControl free?

RPiControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My RPI SSH free?

My RPI SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RPiControl or My RPI SSH?

RPiControl is rated higher. RPiControl averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while My RPI SSH averages 3.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do RPiControl or My RPI SSH have ads?

My RPI SSH shows ads; RPiControl does not.

### Which is updated more often, RPiControl or My RPI SSH?

RPiControl ships an update every 3 weeks, and My RPI SSH every 4 months. Most recently, RPiControl was updated on November 2, 2026 and My RPI SSH on November 3, 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.*