ESP View vs RaspController
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ESP View
This surveillance software allows for live video streaming, recording, and playback. It supports remote playback, snapshots, and PTZ control, leveraging Apple Push Notification service for efficient alerts.
- Live video streaming
- Video recording and playback
- Remote video playback
- Snapshots
- PTZ control
- Apple Push Notification service support
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ESP View is a surveillance software, which support Apple Push Notification service, support live video stream, video record and playback, video remote playback, snapshots and PTZ control, etc.
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.
- Remote GPIO control
- File management and editing
- SSH terminal access
- System resource monitoring
- Camera feed viewing
- Sensor data integration
- Raspberry Pi information and diagrams
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RaspController at 79% against ESP View's 32%. RaspController also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (56 vs 2). ESP View's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). 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
Both are free to download. RaspController sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. ESP View asks for nothing beyond the download.
ESP View holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaspController has 56 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of ESP View's written reviews are positive against 79% of RaspController's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
ESP View ships an update every 10 months, RaspController monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESP View | RaspController |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.6 (56 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | 79.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 56 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elite Security Products (ESP) | Egal Net di Ettore Gallina |
Customer experience
ESP View
RaspController
Bugs and requests
ESP View
Reported bugs
31 issues- No WiFi connection
- Camera not working
- App not connecting to cameras
- Device keeps reverting to 'device play backing' on iPhone
- All cameras gone offline
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- Very slow to load and often won't load cameras
- Camera on television ok but doesn't work on phone
- Cameras take too long to load and constantly buffer
- App seldom works and judders
- App has been really hard to pair up
- Two cameras have stopped working
- Unable to get App to sync/connect using QR code
- App crashes, have to restart
- Program keeps dropping out while viewing cameras
- Very sensitive, alerts going off with nothing there
- Constantly going offline and won't load cameras
- One out of four cameras don't work
- App immediately shows cameras offline on mobile data
- Misted lens on camera
- App is useless, frequently disconnects
- Worst camera system ever, not worked since install
- App is down for almost 24 hours
- Terrible signal, no live picture, lags
- Playback cutting out
- Keeps going off
- Often showing cameras as offline when opening app
- App regularly comes up as 'Offline'
- Not fit for purpose, keeps losing hard drive
- Gaps in recording history
- Problems with logging in since latest update
- Loose connection when watching cameras sometimes
Requested features
6 requests- Add cameras to system if only 4 ports
- Scrub feature for playback
- Desktop version of the app
- Combine camera products into one app
- Make view larger on the app
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- Have a photo attached to thumbnail
RaspController
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ESP View
No in-app purchases
RaspController
- PRO Version (3 months)$1.993 Months
- PRO Version (1 year)7 Days trial$2.991 Year
- PRO Version (Lifetime)$89.99
Questions
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