SimplePi for Raspberry Pi vs Rust Admin Tool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimplePi for Raspberry Pi
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
SimplePi is the Swiss army knife utility app for monitoring, controlling, and managing your Raspberry Pi using your iPhone and iPad. MONITOR ACTIVITY See what is going on with your Raspberry Pi. CPU, Memory, Temperature, Disk Usage, and Clock activity are shown in beautiful and easily understandable graphs. CONTROL Run commands on your Pi with a single tap. Want to have your own commands? No problem. SimplePi lets you add as many commands as you wish. Additionally, you can manage your commands in groups. TERMINAL SHELL Access your Pi from a shell terminal with colored output and hardware keyboard support. The on-screen keyboard comes with fast access to commonly used special keys like ctrl and arrow keys. WIDGETS Monitor your Pi and run commands right from the Home Screen with various widgets. VIEW COMMAND RESULTS View and export command results and logs automatically. The results history allows you to view the results of previous commands. DETAILED STATS Detailed Stats for CPU and Memory give you an insight on which processes are running, how much memory is active, and much more. FILE BROWSER Browse Files and Folders in a file browser-like experience. View and export files of various formats. MANAGE MULTIPLE PI SimplePi can manage multiple Raspberry Pi. Configure each Raspberry Pi and connect to them simultaneously. KEY AUTHENTICATION Public Key authentication gives you the flexibility to authenticate in your preferred way. Key files can be imported via iTunes or from other apps. ICLOUD SYNC Sync Commands, Hosts, Keys over iCloud APP LOCK Lock the app using FaceID, TouchID, or a custom passcode HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Run commands directly from your Home Screen on iOS 14 Siri Shortcuts Integrate commands into automated worflows using the Shortcuts app (requires iOS14 or later) NOTE: SSH needs to be enabled on your Raspberry Pi for SimplePi to work correctly. SimplePi has been tested with the latest releases of * Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian) * Raspbmc * OpenElec * Xbian * Pidora * Arch Linux SimplePi works on all Raspberry Pi models. NOTE (only for Xbian users): Automatic start of xbian-config needs to be disabled. You can do this when connecting via SSH and selecting Config > Settings > Xbian Config > NO. There are many different configurations out there. If you encounter problems with one of the distributions above or want to have your distribution support, please contact us.
Rust Admin Tool
Easily manage your Rust game server from your mobile device. Control players, communicate via chat, and access the RCON console to streamline server administration and enhance the player experience.
- Player management
- Server chat
- RCON console access
- Streamlined command execution
- Efficient server administration
Read full descriptionHide full description
Take your Rust server administration to the next level with Rust Admin Tool! Our app makes managing your Rust game server easier than ever before. With just a few taps, you can easily manage your players, chat with your server, and access your server's RCON console. Say goodbye to the hassle of remembering commands and entering them manually into the web console. Rust Admin Tool streamlines the process, allowing you to perform common tasks with ease. Our app is designed specifically for Rust server administrators, providing all the essential features you need to manage your server efficiently. With Rust Admin Tool, you can focus on what really matters - providing your players with the best possible Rust experience. Download Rust Admin Tool today and take control of your Rust game server like never before! Terms of Use: https://rust-admin-tool.netlify.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://rust-admin-tool.netlify.app/privacy
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rust Admin Tool at 82% against SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's 26%. Rust Admin Tool also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9). SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (124 vs 32). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SimplePi for Raspberry Pi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Rust Admin Tool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rust Admin Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's written reviews are positive against 82% of Rust Admin Tool's.
SimplePi for Raspberry Pi ships an update every 8 days, Rust Admin Tool every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimplePi for Raspberry Pi | Rust Admin Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (124 ratings) | 4.4 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 124 — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Benedikt Hirmer | Artem Korzh |
Customer experience
SimplePi for Raspberry Pi
Rust Admin Tool
In-app purchases
SimplePi for Raspberry Pi
- Full Access (12 months)7 Days trial$4.991 Year
Rust Admin Tool
- RAT Medium$1.991 Month
- RAT Unlim$4.991 Month
Questions
Is SimplePi for Raspberry Pi free?
Is Rust Admin Tool free?
Which has better reviews, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi or Rust Admin Tool?
Do SimplePi for Raspberry Pi or Rust Admin Tool have ads?
Which is updated more often, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi or Rust Admin Tool?
Other comparisons













