# SimplePi for Raspberry Pi vs My RPI SSH

The clearest difference is rating: SimplePi for Raspberry Pi at 3.9 against My RPI SSH's 3.0. SimplePi for Raspberry Pi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). My RPI SSH's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and My RPI SSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplePi for Raspberry Pi has 124 ratings behind it against 6, 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 0% of My RPI SSH's.

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi ships an update every 8 days, My RPI SSH every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimplePi for Raspberry Pi | My RPI SSH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplepi-for-raspberry-pi/id1524142767/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-rpi-ssh-for-raspberry-pi/id1608405903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **25.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benedikt Hirmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/844106496) | [Albert Parti](https://appshunter.io/developer/534966701) |

## 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 |


### My RPI SSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-rpi-ssh-for-raspberry-pi/id1608405903)

Manage and control your Raspberry Pi or other Linux systems remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Create and edit scripts, access a shell terminal, and view command results. Sync settings and commands via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Remote Raspberry Pi management, Linux/Debian system control, Script creation and editing, Shell terminal access, iCloud sync for settings, Command result viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertising | $1.99 | 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 My RPI SSH free?

My RPI SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi or My RPI SSH?

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi is rated higher. SimplePi for Raspberry Pi averages 3.9 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while My RPI SSH averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do SimplePi for Raspberry Pi or My RPI SSH have ads?

My RPI SSH shows ads; SimplePi for Raspberry Pi does not.

### Which is updated more often, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi or My RPI SSH?

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi ships an update every 8 days, and My RPI SSH every 4 months. Most recently, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi was updated on August 23, 2026 and My RPI SSH on September 18, 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.*