Comparison

RaspController vs ESP32

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

Head to head
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.

About

ESP32

Control and manage ESP32-CAM devices with various camera modules. Stream live video, adjust image settings, and apply creative effects. Effortlessly discover and manage multiple cameras from a single interface.

Highlights
  • Smart network discovery
  • Live JPEG video streaming
  • Adjustable image quality and effects
  • LED flash control
  • Multi-device management
  • Save and organize camera configurations
Features
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What is ESP32-CAM Controller? ESP32 CAM Controller is the companion app for managing ESP32-CAM devices with the OV2640, OV3660 or OV5640 module. This app makes controlling your ESP32-CAM devices effortless and professional. Smart Network Discovery • Automatically scan your network to discover ESP32-CAM devices running the CameraWebServer sketch for the AI Thinker ESP32-CAM. • No manual IP configuration needed • Fast parallel scanning with real-time progress • Alternative Arduino sketches with UDP, WebSocket, and BLE support are available on GitHub. Live Video Streaming • JPEG video streaming • Smooth, responsive preview thumbnails • Save and share images Complete Camera Control • Adjust image quality, brightness, contrast, saturation and white balance • Multiple resolution options from 128x128 to 1600x1200 • Creative effects: sepia, negative, grayscale, color tints • LED flash control with adjustable intensity • Mirror and flip options for perfect orientation Multi-Device Management • Manage multiple ESP32-CAM devices from one app • Save and organize your camera configurations • Quick access to all connected devices • Easy device addition via network/BLE scan or manual URL

Screenshots

RaspController4 screens
ESP324 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ESP32 at none against RaspController's shown. ESP32 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). RaspController's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. RaspController sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and ESP32 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ESP32 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaspController has 56 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RaspController ships an update monthly, ESP32 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RaspController versus ESP32: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaspControllerESP32
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (56 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB22 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperEgal Net di Ettore GallinaPeter Sauer

Customer experience

RaspController

All ratings56 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative16.2%

ESP32

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

ESP32

One-time1
  • Support this project$1.99

Questions

Is RaspController free?
RaspController is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ESP32 free?
ESP32 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RaspController or ESP32?
ESP32 is rated higher. RaspController averages 4.6 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while ESP32 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RaspController or ESP32 have ads?
RaspController shows ads; ESP32 does not.
Which is updated more often, RaspController or ESP32?
RaspController ships an update monthly, and ESP32 every 2 weeks. Most recently, RaspController was updated on September 21, 2026 and ESP32 on September 17, 2026.

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