Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Player management
  • Server chat
  • RCON console access
  • Streamlined command execution
  • Efficient server administration
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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

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi4 screens
Rust Admin Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SimplePi for Raspberry Pi versus Rust Admin Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplePi for Raspberry PiRust Admin Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (124 ratings)4.4 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.7% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings124 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB17 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBenedikt HirmerArtem Korzh

Customer experience

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi

All ratings124 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative26.6%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive25.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative71.4%

Rust Admin Tool

All ratings32 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi

Subscriptions1
  • Full Access (12 months)7 Days trial$4.991 Year
2 purchases

Rust Admin Tool

Subscriptions2
  • RAT Medium$1.991 Month
  • RAT Unlim$4.991 Month

Questions

Is SimplePi for Raspberry Pi free?
SimplePi for Raspberry Pi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rust Admin Tool free?
Rust Admin Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi or Rust Admin Tool?
Rust Admin Tool is rated higher. SimplePi for Raspberry Pi averages 3.9 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Rust Admin Tool averages 4.4 from 32 ratings.
Do SimplePi for Raspberry Pi or Rust Admin Tool have ads?
Neither SimplePi for Raspberry Pi nor Rust Admin Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi or Rust Admin Tool?
SimplePi for Raspberry Pi ships an update every 8 days, and Rust Admin Tool every 4 weeks. Most recently, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi was updated on August 23, 2026 and Rust Admin Tool on June 8, 2026.

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