# RaspController vs ZigBeeDirect

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RaspController | ZigBeeDirect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raspcontroller/id1584315865/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigbeedirect/id6446965467/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Egal Net di Ettore Gallina](https://appshunter.io/developer/993232047) | [Telink Micro LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535739723) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### ZigBeeDirect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigbeedirect/id6446965467)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RaspController free?

RaspController is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ZigBeeDirect free?

ZigBeeDirect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RaspController or ZigBeeDirect?

RaspController is rated higher. RaspController averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while ZigBeeDirect averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RaspController or ZigBeeDirect have ads?

RaspController shows ads; ZigBeeDirect does not.

### Which is updated more often, RaspController or ZigBeeDirect?

RaspController ships an update every 5 weeks, and ZigBeeDirect every 34 months. Most recently, RaspController was updated on October 7, 2026 and ZigBeeDirect on September 29, 2026.

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