RaspController vs ZigBeeDirect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote GPIO control
- File management and editing
- SSH terminal access
- System resource monitoring
- Camera feed viewing
- Sensor data integration
- Raspberry Pi information and diagrams
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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.
ZigBeeDirect
This app facilitates the setup and management of ZigBee Direct devices. It supports secure pairing, network configuration, and data encryption. Users can control devices and save network settings.
- Scan and pair unconfigured ZigBee Direct devices
- Establish secure sessions via Security Service
- Configure ZigBee Direct device networks
- Encrypt/decrypt data and packet handling
- Create Tunnel connections for device control
- Save and restore network parameters and device info
- Display network information and channel configuration
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* 支持扫描未配网的ZigBee Direct设备. * 支持通过Security Service建立安全回话. * 支持对未配网的ZigBee Direct设备进行组网. * 支持对收发数据的加密/解密， 组包/拆包等操作. * 支持建立Tunnel连接， 并在连接成功后发送router request. * 支持在Tunnel服务上通道收发指令， 如开关设备， 剔除设备等. * 支持保存和恢复网络参数信息及已组网的设备信息. * 支持在UI上显示网络参数信息， 支持channel可输入配置. * 支持检测手机系统蓝牙状态是否打开及监听状态更新事件.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RaspController at 79% against ZigBeeDirect's 0%. RaspController also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 34 months). ZigBeeDirect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. RaspController sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. ZigBeeDirect asks for nothing beyond the download.
RaspController holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaspController has 57 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of RaspController's written reviews are positive against 0% of ZigBeeDirect's.
RaspController ships an update every 5 weeks, ZigBeeDirect every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RaspController | ZigBeeDirect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (57 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 34 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Egal Net di Ettore Gallina | Telink Micro LLC |
Customer experience
RaspController
ZigBeeDirect
In-app purchases
RaspController
- PRO Version (3 months)$1.993 Months
- PRO Version (1 year)7 Days trial$2.991 Year
- PRO Version (Lifetime)$89.99
ZigBeeDirect
No in-app purchases
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