Comparison

Blynk IoT vs RaspController

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

Head to head
About

Blynk IoT

Build custom IoT apps without coding using a drag-and-drop interface. Manage devices, users, and data remotely with a powerful web console and scalable cloud infrastructure. Supports over 400 hardware boards and various connection options.

Highlights
  • Drag-n-drop IoT app builder
  • Device and user management
  • OTA firmware updates
  • Secure cloud infrastructure
  • Hardware compatibility (400+ boards)
  • Real-time alerts and automations
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Trusted by over 1 million IoT developers worldwide, Blynk lets you build and customize beautiful, feature-rich apps without writing a single line of code. Blynk solves IoT complexity at every stage with easy workflows for end-user device activation, WiFi provisioning, seamless OTA firmware updates, enterprise-grade security, and much more! ⊲ Not Just an App... Blynk is an award-winning low-code IoT platform that supports IoT at any scale—from personal prototypes to millions of connected devices in production environments. 2024 Leader: IoT Platforms (G2) 2024 High Performer: IoT Management (G2) 2024 Momentum Leader: IoT Development Tools (G2) Designed, developed, tested, and continuously maintained, Blynk provides the building blocks of a fully integrated cloud IoT platform software solution—loved by customers and their end-users around the world! ⊲ Here’s What You Get When You Sign Up: Blynk.Apps: Drag-n-drop IoT app builder to build and brand feature-rich mobile apps in minutes and instantly manage devices, users, and data remotely. Blynk.Console: A powerful web portal to manage devices, users, and organizations, perform OTA firmware updates, and handle other important business functions. Blynk.Cloud: Cloud infrastructure needed to securely host, scale, and monitor your IoT solutions. Receive, store, and process data in real-time or at intervals. Connect to your other systems via APIs. Private server options are available. ⊲ Secure, Scalable Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure Processing over 180 billion hardware messages monthly, Blynk provides secure, end-to-end encryption between the cloud, apps, and devices with 24/7 incident monitoring, ensuring you don’t have to worry about security. ⊲ Robust Hardware Compatibility Supporting over 400 hardware development boards—including ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Seeed, Particle, SparkFun, Blues, Adafruit, Texas Instruments, and more—Blynk makes it easy to connect your devices to the cloud using WiFi, Ethernet, Cellular (GSM, 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE), LoRaWAN, HTTPs, or MQTT. ⊲ Flexible Connection Options Blynk Library: Pre-configured C++ library for low-latency, bi-directional communication. Blynk.Edgent: Advanced features with less code for data exchange, WiFi provisioning, OTA firmware updates, and API access to apps and cloud. Blynk.NCP: High-quality network co-processor integration for dual MCU architecture. HTTP(s) API: Standard protocol to securely communicate and transfer data. MQTT API: Secure, versatile two-way communication for building MQTT dashboards or panels. ⊲ What an IoT Developer Can Do with Blynk: • Easy Device Activation • Device WiFi Provisioning • Sensor Data Visualization • Shared Access to Devices • Data Analytics • Remote Device Control • Asset Tracking • Firmware Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates • Multi-Device Management with a Single App • Real-Time Alerts: Send and receive push and email notifications. • Automations: Create scenarios for one or multiple devices based on various triggers. • Manage Multi-Level Organizations and Access to Devices • Voice Assistant Integration: Interact with devices using Amazon Alexa and Google Home. To use the Blynk IoT app, you must agree to our Terms of Use - https://blynk.io/tos

About

RaspController

Control and manage your Raspberry Pi remotely. Access files, control GPIO ports, send terminal commands, view camera feeds, and monitor system resources. Includes sensor data and wiring diagrams for comprehensive device management.

Highlights
  • Remote GPIO control
  • File management and editing
  • SSH terminal access
  • System resource monitoring
  • Camera feed viewing
  • Sensor data integration
  • Raspberry Pi information and diagrams
Features
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Manage your Raspberry Pi with maximum simplicity and power. RASPCONTROLLER is the ultimate tool for everyone who wants TOTAL CONTROL of their device directly from their smartphone. The application transforms your iPhone or iPad into a REMOTE CONTROL CENTER. Thanks to an intuitive interface and advanced features, you can interact with the hardware and software of your Raspberry Pi wherever you are. LIST OF FEATURES: GPIO MANAGEMENT: Control of pins in On/Off or impulsive mode for your electronics projects. FILE MANAGER: Explore the contents of your Raspberry Pi. Copy, paste, delete, download and view file properties with an integrated text editor. SSH SHELL: Send custom commands via the terminal. SYSTEM MONITORING: Monitor CPU, RAM, storage usage and network traffic in real time. CAMERA: View real-time images from the connected camera. DEVICE INFO: Access detailed information of the connected hardware. PINOUTS AND DIAGRAMS: Easily consult electrical diagrams and pinouts for your connections. WIDGETS: Create quick shortcuts to execute immediate commands from your home screen. PROCESS LIST: View and manage active processes on the operating system. SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS SENSORS: Data reading for DHT11/22, DS18B20 and BMP sensors (pressure, temperature, altitude). SENSE HAT: Complete management of the Sense Hat board. WAKE ON LAN (WOL): Use the Raspberry Pi to turn on other devices in the network. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS: Receive alerts and notifications directly from your device. POWER COMMANDS: Shut down or restart the system with a simple touch. SECURITY: USE OF THE SECURE SSH PROTOCOL. AUTHENTICATION WITH PASSWORD OR SSH KEYS. Download RaspController and optimize your Raspberry Pi management today. Everything you need for your IoT and LINUX projects is now in the palm of your hand.

Screenshots

Blynk IoT4 screens
RaspController4 screens

Verdict

The call

Blynk IoT and RaspController both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of RaspController's written reviews are positive against 42% of Blynk IoT's. RaspController also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Blynk IoT's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (823 vs 57). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Blynk IoT sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and RaspController sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Blynk IoT against 4.5 for RaspController. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blynk IoT has 823 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Blynk IoT's written reviews are positive against 79% of RaspController's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blynk IoT ships an update monthly, RaspController every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Blynk IoT versus RaspController: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlynk IoTRaspController
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (823 ratings)4.5 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews42.0% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings823 — better57
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlynk TechnologiesEgal Net di Ettore Gallina

Customer experience

Blynk IoT

All ratings823 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive42.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative52.3%

RaspController

All ratings57 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative16.2%

Bugs and requests

Blynk IoT

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Connectivity issues with devices
  • Widgets not working as expected
  • Account deletion without warning
  • Incompatibility with older hardware

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Bluetooth support
  • Better documentation and tutorials
  • Restore legacy app functionality
  • Affordable pricing for hobbyists

RaspController

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Blynk IoT

Subscriptions7
  • Blynk MAKER - Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Blynk Starter - Monthly$29.001 Month
  • Blynk PRO (40 users) Monthly$48.991 Month
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  • Blynk MAKER - Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Blynk PRO (100 users) Monthly$98.991 Month
  • Blynk PRO (50 users) Monthly$99.001 Month
  • Blynk PRO (500 users) Monthly$299.991 Month
3 purchases

RaspController

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Version (3 months)$1.993 Months
  • PRO Version (1 year)7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Version (Lifetime)$89.99

Questions

Is Blynk IoT free?
Blynk IoT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RaspController free?
RaspController is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blynk IoT or RaspController?
Blynk IoT and RaspController are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 823 and 57 ratings respectively.
Do Blynk IoT or RaspController have ads?
RaspController shows ads; Blynk IoT does not.
Which is updated more often, Blynk IoT or RaspController?
Blynk IoT ships an update monthly, and RaspController every 5 weeks. Most recently, Blynk IoT was updated on October 14, 2026 and RaspController on October 7, 2026.

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