# Kraken for OctoPrint vs RaspController

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kraken for OctoPrint | RaspController |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kraken-for-octoprint/id1472939486/reviews) | **[4.5 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raspcontroller/id1584315865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tapgods](https://appshunter.io/developer/906088534) | [Egal Net di Ettore Gallina](https://appshunter.io/developer/993232047) |

## What reviewers say

### Kraken for OctoPrint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kraken-for-octoprint/id1472939486)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kraken Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### 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 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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