Comparison

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi vs BlueKey DriverID

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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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

BlueKey DriverID

Features
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The BlueKey DriverID app allows your Phone to broadcast a Driver ID tag over Bluetooth, enabling a configured GPS tracker to identify the authorised ID and allow the vehcile to start by disabling the immboilizer HOW IT WORKS Traditionally, Driver ID systems required an iButton or RFID tag, which meant installing additional hardware and wiring a reader into the vehicle. The BlueKey Driver ID app replaces the physical iButton or RFID tag. The BlueKey app broadcasts a unique ID for a short number of seconds, this signal can be detected by a compatible GPS tracker, and if recognised, allow you to start the vehicle. Your Driver ID is randomly generated and stored permanently on your device — it never changes, so it always identifies you. No need to install additional RFID or iButton scanners on the vehicle tracker, simply use the phone bluetooth to transmit an ID, and the GPS tracker bluetooth will authenticate recongnised IDs and authorise vehicle starting. FEATURES • One-tap broadcast — tap the central button to start broadcasting your Driver ID instantly • Timed broadcasts — choose from 5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 1 minute, or 2 minutes; stops automatically, and if app is closed to background. • Permanent Driver ID — your UUID, Major and Minor values never change between sessions • Share your Driver ID — send your full beacon Driver ID string to the fleet manager so they can configure the tracker to allow for vehcile starting with your authorised ID • Face ID / Touch ID lock — optionally require biometrics before each broadcast for extra security • No account required — everything is stored on-device using iOS Secure Storage • Clean, minimal design — dark UI optimised for quick use PRIVACY BlueKey does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data. Your Beacon ID never leaves your device except via the Bluetooth signal you choose to broadcast. BLUETOOTH USAGE BlueKey uses Bluetooth to broadcast your Driver ID signal. The Bluetooth permission prompt will appear the first time you tap to broadcast. You can revoke this permission at any time in iOS Settings.

Screenshots

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi4 screens
BlueKey DriverID3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlueKey DriverID at none against SimplePi for Raspberry Pi's 1. BlueKey DriverID also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. BlueKey DriverID asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SimplePi for Raspberry Pi versus BlueKey DriverID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplePi for Raspberry PiBlueKey DriverID
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (124 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings124 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB42 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBenedikt HirmerMark Davies

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SimplePi for Raspberry Pi

Subscriptions1
  • Full Access (12 months)7 Days trial$4.991 Year
None

BlueKey DriverID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimplePi for Raspberry Pi free?
SimplePi for Raspberry Pi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlueKey DriverID free?
BlueKey DriverID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimplePi for Raspberry Pi or BlueKey DriverID have ads?
Neither SimplePi for Raspberry Pi nor BlueKey DriverID shows ads.

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