# ESP View vs RaspController

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ESP View | RaspController |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-view/id1470031753/reviews)** | [4.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raspcontroller/id1584315865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elite Security Products (ESP)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154395285) | [Egal Net di Ettore Gallina](https://appshunter.io/developer/993232047) |

## What reviewers say

### ESP View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-view/id1470031753)

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.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Video recording and playback, Remote video playback, Snapshots, PTZ control, Apple Push Notification service support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Good quality cameras
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 🚀 Works well on Wi-Fi
- ✅ Good value for money
- 💡 Better than previous models/software

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently disconnects
- 🐛 Cameras often offline
- 🐛 Slow to load cameras
- 🐛 Constantly buffers
- 🐛 App seldom works

**Reported bugs**

- No WiFi connection
- Camera not working
- App not connecting to cameras
- Device keeps reverting to 'device play backing' on iPhone
- All cameras gone offline

**Requested features**

- 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


### RaspController

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raspcontroller/id1584315865)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote GPIO control, File management and editing, SSH terminal access, System resource monitoring, Camera feed viewing, Sensor data integration, Raspberry Pi information and diagrams

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Version (3 months) | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| PRO Version (1 year) | $2.99 | per year |
| PRO Version (Lifetime) | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ESP View free?

ESP View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RaspController free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ESP View or RaspController?

ESP View is rated higher. ESP View averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RaspController averages 4.6 from 56 ratings.

### Do ESP View or RaspController have ads?

RaspController shows ads; ESP View does not.

### Which is updated more often, ESP View or RaspController?

ESP View ships an update every 10 months, and RaspController monthly. Most recently, ESP View was updated on September 22, 2026 and RaspController on September 21, 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.*