Comparison

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi vs QR Code Scanner for iPad

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

QR Code Scanner for iPad

Features
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QR+ is the only QR code and barcode scanner built exclusively for iPad. No iPhone port, no stretched interface — a truly native iPad experience with a large scanning viewfinder, intuitive layout, and fast performance. Whether you need to scan a single QR code, process an entire batch, or create your own codes, QR+ handles it all with zero hassle and zero ads. KEY FEATURES Instant QR & Barcode Scanning Point your iPad camera at any QR code or barcode and get results in a fraction of a second. Supports all major formats including QR, EAN, UPC, Code 128, and more. Batch Scan Mode Scan multiple codes in a row without interruption. Perfect for inventory, events, or any workflow that demands speed and efficiency. QR Code Creator Generate your own QR codes for URLs, text, Wi-Fi credentials, contacts, and more. Share or save them instantly. Full Scan History Every scan is automatically saved so you can revisit, search, and organize your results at any time. Nothing gets lost. Designed for iPad Built from the ground up for the iPad screen. Enjoy a spacious viewfinder, comfortable controls, and a layout that takes full advantage of the larger display. No phone UI crammed into a tablet. Simple & Reliable No account required. No ads. No forced subscriptions. Just open the app and scan. QR+ is designed for people who value their time and want things to work on the first try. WHAT YOU CAN SCAN - QR codes (URLs, text, Wi-Fi, vCard, calendar events) - EAN-8 and EAN-13 barcodes - UPC-A and UPC-E barcodes - Code 128, Code 39, ITF barcodes - PDF417 and Aztec codes WHAT YOU CAN CREATE - URL QR codes - Plain text QR codes - Wi-Fi network QR codes - Contact card QR codes If you have any questions, suggestions, or need support, we would love to hear from you: hello@britetodo.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://britetodo.com/legal/PrivacyPolicyBrite.pdf

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi and QR Code Scanner for iPad are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 QR Code Scanner for iPad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi ships an update every 8 days, QR Code Scanner for iPad every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SimplePi for Raspberry Pi versus QR Code Scanner for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplePi for Raspberry PiQR Code Scanner for iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (125 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings125 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenedikt HirmerBrite Technologies

Bugs and requests

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • 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
Show 8 more
  • Screen disappears when trying to navigate raspi-config
  • Cannot view output of continuously running commands
  • Continuously running commands abort when phone screen locks
  • App rejects credentials that other apps accept
  • Monitoring features do not work
  • App shows one-week free trial but requires subscription immediately
  • App doesn't stay connected, screens close and pop around
  • App rejects identical credentials that other PI apps accept

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

QR Code Scanner for iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi

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

QR Code Scanner for iPad

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is SimplePi for Raspberry Pi free?
SimplePi for Raspberry Pi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Scanner for iPad free?
QR Code Scanner for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimplePi for Raspberry Pi or QR Code Scanner for iPad have ads?
Neither SimplePi for Raspberry Pi nor QR Code Scanner for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi or QR Code Scanner for iPad?
SimplePi for Raspberry Pi ships an update every 8 days, and QR Code Scanner for iPad every 10 days. Most recently, SimplePi for Raspberry Pi was updated on October 16, 2026 and QR Code Scanner for iPad on October 10, 2026.

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