Comparison

RaspController vs ZZ.surf

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

Head to head

RaspController

Raspberry Pi: SSH & GPIO

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.658 ratingsView app →

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

ZZ.surf

Features

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A tiling web browser

Screenshots

RaspController4 screens

ZZ.surf1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZZ.surf at none against RaspController's 3. ZZ.surf also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). RaspController's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RaspController sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. ZZ.surf asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RaspController ships an update every 5 weeks, ZZ.surf every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level

RaspController versus ZZ.surf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	RaspController	ZZ.surf
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.6 (58 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	79.4% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	58 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks	Every 11 days — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	26.5
Further details — not scored
Size	43 MB	1 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Egal Net di Ettore Gallina	Pierre Carrier

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

ZZ.surf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

ZZ.surf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RaspController free?

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

Is ZZ.surf free?

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

Do RaspController or ZZ.surf have ads?

RaspController shows ads; ZZ.surf does not.

Which is updated more often, RaspController or ZZ.surf?

RaspController ships an update every 5 weeks, and ZZ.surf every 11 days. Most recently, RaspController was updated on October 24, 2026 and ZZ.surf on October 7, 2026.