# Freenove vs SimplePi for Raspberry Pi

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Freenove at 71% against SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's 26%. Freenove also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimplePi for Raspberry Pi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Freenove asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplePi for Raspberry Pi has 124 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Freenove's written reviews are positive against 26% of SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Freenove ships an update every 3 months, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freenove | SimplePi for Raspberry Pi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freenove/id1523264732/reviews) | **[3.9 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplepi-for-raspberry-pi/id1524142767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 25.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Freenove Creative Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523264734) | [Benedikt Hirmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/844106496) |

## What reviewers say

### Freenove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freenove/id1523264732)

Control various smart devices and robots from a single application. This app allows for seamless interaction with a range of connected products, with more to be added in future updates.

**Highlights:** Control Freenove robots, Control Freenove smart cars, Interact with multiple Freenove products, Expandable product support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freenove free?

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

### Is SimplePi for Raspberry Pi free?

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

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

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi is rated higher. Freenove averages 2.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while SimplePi for Raspberry Pi averages 3.9 from 124 ratings.

### Do Freenove or SimplePi for Raspberry Pi have ads?

Neither Freenove nor SimplePi for Raspberry Pi shows ads.

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

Freenove ships an update every 3 months, and SimplePi for Raspberry Pi every 8 days. Most recently, Freenove was updated on September 9, 2026 and SimplePi for Raspberry Pi on August 23, 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.*