# MotionEyeOS Client vs SimplePi for Raspberry Pi

The clearest difference is rating: SimplePi for Raspberry Pi at 3.9 against MotionEyeOS Client's 2.1. SimplePi for Raspberry Pi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). MotionEyeOS Client's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MotionEyeOS Client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SimplePi for Raspberry Pi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplePi for Raspberry Pi has 125 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of MotionEyeOS Client's written reviews are positive against 26% of SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's.

MotionEyeOS Client ships an update every 2 months, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MotionEyeOS Client | SimplePi for Raspberry Pi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motioneyeos-client/id1485489242/reviews) | **[3.9 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplepi-for-raspberry-pi/id1524142767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **125** |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **25.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CloudSpirit Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/816154234) | [Benedikt Hirmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/844106496) |

## What reviewers say

### MotionEyeOS Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motioneyeos-client/id1485489242)

This application provides a straightforward and secure way to access your MotionEyeOS surveillance system on iOS devices. It supports HTTP Basic Authentication and RSA encryption for local storage, ensuring your video feeds are protected.

**Highlights:** MotionEyeOS client, HTTP Basic Authentication support, RSA encryption for local storage, Secure access on iOS, Supports iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


### SimplePi for Raspberry Pi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplepi-for-raspberry-pi/id1524142767)

Manage your Raspberry Pi from your iPhone or iPad. Monitor system activity with graphs, run custom commands, and access a terminal shell. Includes widgets, file browsing, and support for multiple Pis.

**Highlights:** Monitor CPU, Memory, Temperature, Disk Usage, Run custom commands with one tap, Full terminal shell access, Home screen widgets for monitoring and control, File browser with export options, Manage multiple Raspberry Pi devices, Public key authentication

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access (12 months) | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful tool, does what it says
- 🚀 Fantastic app, great CLI access
- 💡 Full Bash and Python support
- 📈 Provides CPU, GPU, RAM stats
- 💰 Low annual cost (£4.99/year)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Subscription required to function
- ❌ Frequent connection issues
- ❌ Paywall limits functionality
- ❌ App crashes frequently
- ❌ Fails to display stats

**Reported bugs**

- App refuses to connect after closing
- Opening app redirects to paywall
- Temporary fix for connection issues: remove host, force close, re-add
- App crashes several times
- Fails 50% of the time to display GPU, CPU, and temp settings

**Requested features**

- Allow commands to keep running when phone screen locks
- Ability to view results log for commands
- Option to remove added commands
- Improve navigation for raspi-config
- Store SSH private keys securely using iOS Keychain


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MotionEyeOS Client free?

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

### Is SimplePi for Raspberry Pi free?

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MotionEyeOS Client or SimplePi for Raspberry Pi?

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi is rated higher. MotionEyeOS Client averages 2.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SimplePi for Raspberry Pi averages 3.9 from 125 ratings.

### Do MotionEyeOS Client or SimplePi for Raspberry Pi have ads?

MotionEyeOS Client shows ads; SimplePi for Raspberry Pi does not.

### Which is updated more often, MotionEyeOS Client or SimplePi for Raspberry Pi?

MotionEyeOS Client ships an update every 2 months, and SimplePi for Raspberry Pi every 8 days. Most recently, MotionEyeOS Client was updated on November 3, 2026 and SimplePi for Raspberry Pi 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.*