Comparison

RaspController vs PDF Diet

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

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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

PDF Diet

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Shrink a PDF before you email it or upload it from your iPhone or iPad. Open a scanned form, a report with photos, or another large PDF from Files. PDF Diet compresses it right on your device, so you can work offline. Find the right file size Choose Light, Medium, High, or Strong. Check the file size for each preset and compare the original and compressed pages in a synchronized preview. See what changed before you share. Keep documents readable PDF Diet checks what’s inside the document. On supported PDFs, it can recompress embedded images while keeping text and vector graphics sharp. Results depend on what’s in the file. Clean up a copy Delete unwanted pages or choose which details to remove, including author metadata, comments, bookmarks, attachments, and links. Save to Files or share Export a separate copy and keep your original intact. Save the result to Files or send it through the share sheet with Mail, Messages, or AirDrop.

Screenshots

RaspController4 screens
PDF Diet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RaspController at Free against PDF Diet's $1.99. RaspController also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.1). PDF Diet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

RaspController is free to download; PDF Diet costs $1.99 up front. RaspController sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. PDF Diet asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RaspController ships an update every 5 weeks, PDF Diet every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RaspController versus PDF Diet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaspControllerPDF Diet
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (58 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings58 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEgal Net di Ettore GallinaArtem Svitelskyi

Bugs and requests

RaspController

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Ads block the whole screen
  • SSH terminal copy-paste doesn't work
  • Cannot navigate back in SSH terminal without deleting everything
  • App crashes when opening VIM
  • SSH connection crashes before connecting
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  • GPIO control doesn't work
  • Legacy camera feature has exposure issues
  • App cannot differentiate between multiple devices with HATs
  • Timeout. Socket not established error

Requested features

14 requests
  • IPv6 support
  • Sudo mode in file manager
  • Copy-paste in SSH terminal
  • Ability to go back in SSH terminal
  • Select multiple files in file manager
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  • Dark mode
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Remote connection from anywhere
  • Synchronization of entered data across devices
  • Export data for synchronization
  • Grouping of favorites
  • Better compatibility with Diet-Pi and other Linux systems
  • Ability to change quick commands
  • Support for 2FA login

PDF Diet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RaspController

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Version (3 months)$1.993 Months
  • PRO Version (1 year)7 Days trial$2.991 Year
None

PDF Diet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RaspController free?
RaspController is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Diet free?
PDF Diet costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RaspController or PDF Diet have ads?
RaspController shows ads; PDF Diet does not.
Which is updated more often, RaspController or PDF Diet?
RaspController ships an update every 5 weeks, and PDF Diet every 10 days. Most recently, RaspController was updated on November 7, 2026 and PDF Diet on November 10, 2026.

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