# SimplePi for Raspberry Pi vs BTBerryWifi

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BTBerryWifi at 100% against SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's 26%. BTBerryWifi also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (125 vs 7). On price, ads, 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 BTBerryWifi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BTBerryWifi holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplePi for Raspberry Pi has 125 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's written reviews are positive against 100% of BTBerryWifi's.

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi ships an update every 8 days, BTBerryWifi every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimplePi for Raspberry Pi | BTBerryWifi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplepi-for-raspberry-pi/id1524142767/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btberrywifi/id1596978011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 6 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) | [Normand Frenette](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596978013) |

## 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 |

**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


### BTBerryWifi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btberrywifi/id1596978011)

Easily connect your headless Raspberry Pi to a new Wi-Fi network using Bluetooth. Select networks, enter passwords, and manage connections without a monitor or keyboard. Offers advanced features for supporters, including enhanced security and detailed network information.

**Highlights:** Connect headless Raspberry Pi via Bluetooth, Select Wi-Fi networks and enter passwords, Connect to hidden SSID networks, Save networks for future use, View IP addresses and MAC addresses, Detailed network strength and frequency information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| additional support | $3.99 | one-time |
| Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |
| I love it! Supporter | $7.49 | one-time |
| I so needed this! supporter | $9.99 | 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 BTBerryWifi free?

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

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

BTBerryWifi is rated higher. SimplePi for Raspberry Pi averages 3.9 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while BTBerryWifi averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

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

Neither SimplePi for Raspberry Pi nor BTBerryWifi shows ads.

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

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi ships an update every 8 days, and BTBerryWifi every 26 months. Most recently, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi was updated on October 29, 2026 and BTBerryWifi on October 24, 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.*