# Blynk IoT vs RaspController

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Blynk IoT | RaspController |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (823 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blynk-iot/id1559317868/reviews) | [4.5 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raspcontroller/id1584315865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **823** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | 42.0% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blynk Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/808760484) | [Egal Net di Ettore Gallina](https://appshunter.io/developer/993232047) |

## What reviewers say

### Blynk IoT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blynk-iot/id1559317868)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blynk MAKER - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Blynk Starter - Monthly | $29.00 | per month |
| Blynk PRO (40 users) Monthly | $48.99 | per month |
| Blynk MAKER - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Blynk PRO (100 users) Monthly | $98.99 | per month |
| Blynk PRO (50 users) Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Blynk PRO (500 users) Monthly | $299.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful IoT platform
- 🚀 Efficient for rapid prototyping
- 👍 Great for hobbyists and businesses
- 👍 Stable and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Unstable, crashes frequently
- 🤔 Confusing for beginners
- 🤔 Lacks flexibility compared to legacy version
- 🤔 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### RaspController

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raspcontroller/id1584315865)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Version (3 months) | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| PRO Version (1 year) | $2.99 | per year |
| PRO Version (Lifetime) | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*