Comparison

Kraken for OctoPrint vs RaspController

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kraken for OctoPrint

This application provides comprehensive control and monitoring for your 3D printers connected via OctoPrint. Manage print jobs, view camera feeds, adjust temperatures, and access Gcode files remotely or locally.

Highlights
  • Start, pause, resume, or cancel prints
  • Monitor print progress
  • Stream camera video
  • View multiple camera streams
  • Control temperatures and fans
  • View and search Gcode files
Features
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Kraken makes it easy to monitor, control and manage your 3D printers. Connect to any OctoPrint server on your local network or over the internet. Features: • Start, pause, resume or cancel your print • Monitor print progress • Stream camera video • View camera streams from all of your printers on one screen • Move, extrude, retract, set temperatures and control fans • View and search Gcode files on your OctoPrint server or its SD card • 3D Touch shortcuts • Add multiple printers

About

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.

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
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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.

Screenshots

Kraken for OctoPrint4 screens
RaspController4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RaspController at 4.5 against Kraken for OctoPrint's 3.7. RaspController also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 51%) and device support (3 vs 1). Kraken for OctoPrint's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kraken for OctoPrint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RaspController sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RaspController holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Kraken for OctoPrint's written reviews are positive against 79% of RaspController's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kraken for OctoPrint ships an update every 3 weeks, RaspController every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kraken for OctoPrint versus RaspController: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKraken for OctoPrintRaspController
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (37 ratings)4.5 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3757 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTapgodsEgal Net di Ettore Gallina

Customer experience

Kraken for OctoPrint

All ratings37 ratings
Positive64.9%
Neutral10.8%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral22.9%
Negative25.7%

RaspController

All ratings57 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative16.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kraken for OctoPrint

One-time1
  • Kraken Pro$5.99
3 purchases

RaspController

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Version (3 months)$1.993 Months
  • PRO Version (1 year)7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Version (Lifetime)$89.99

Questions

Is Kraken for OctoPrint free?
Kraken for OctoPrint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RaspController free?
RaspController is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kraken for OctoPrint or RaspController?
RaspController is rated higher. Kraken for OctoPrint averages 3.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while RaspController averages 4.5 from 57 ratings.
Do Kraken for OctoPrint or RaspController have ads?
RaspController shows ads; Kraken for OctoPrint does not.
Which is updated more often, Kraken for OctoPrint or RaspController?
Kraken for OctoPrint ships an update every 3 weeks, and RaspController every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kraken for OctoPrint was updated on October 13, 2026 and RaspController on October 7, 2026.

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