# SimplePi for Raspberry Pi vs RaspController

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RaspController at 79% against SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's 26%. RaspController also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 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, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's written reviews are positive against 79% of RaspController's.

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi ships an update every 8 days, RaspController monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimplePi for Raspberry Pi | RaspController |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplepi-for-raspberry-pi/id1524142767/reviews) | **[4.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raspcontroller/id1584315865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benedikt Hirmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/844106496) | [Egal Net di Ettore Gallina](https://appshunter.io/developer/993232047) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### 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 SimplePi for Raspberry Pi free?

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi 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, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi or RaspController?

RaspController is rated higher. SimplePi for Raspberry Pi averages 3.9 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while RaspController averages 4.6 from 56 ratings.

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

RaspController shows ads; SimplePi for Raspberry Pi does not.

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

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi ships an update every 8 days, and RaspController monthly. Most recently, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi was updated on August 23, 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.*