Comparison

Remote Pi vs RaspController

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

Head to head
About

Remote Pi

Transform your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for your Raspberry Pi. Control your device remotely over a network for browsing, media control, and even programming.

Highlights
  • Wireless keyboard and trackpad control
  • Send keystrokes and mouse events
  • Network connectivity (TCP/IP)
  • Ideal for living room or office use
  • Conserves Raspberry Pi USB ports
  • Cost-effective alternative to hardware
Features
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Use your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch as a wireless keyboard and trackpad for your Raspberry Pi! This universal application lets you send keystrokes and mouse events to you Raspberry Pi computers over TCP/IP via a wired or wireless network. Remote Pi is ideal for making the best out of a Raspberry Pi in the living room, or office too. Use for: - Browsing - Emailing - Text editing - Drawing - Controlling media players - Do everything in your Raspberry Pi computer that you would normally do with a traditional keyboard and mouse/trackpad, even programming! Benefits: - Simplicity. - Keep the two USB ports in your Raspberry Pi Model B free when using wired network. - Keep one USB port free when using a WiFi USB dongle. - Very inexpensive compared to wireless hardware keyboards and trackpad alternatives. Besides, it's good for the environment: reuse a wireless mobile device you already own instead of buying yet another hardware input gadget. - If you develop applications and gadgets for your Raspberry Pi, you could use Remote Pi as a remote controller if you program your application to respond to regular keyboard and mouse events. Three easy steps: 1. Download this application on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. 2. Download and install a driver for your Raspberry Pi at http://remotepi.io 3. Run application and connect to your Raspberry Pi using its hostname or IP address. And, you're set! More enhancements coming soon. Visit http://remotepi.io for more information.

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.

Screenshots

Remote Pi4 screens
RaspController4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RaspController at Free against Remote Pi's $1.99. RaspController also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months). Remote Pi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RaspController holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Remote Pi's written reviews are positive against 79% of RaspController's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Pi ships an update every 10 months, RaspController every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Remote Pi versus RaspController: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote PiRaspController
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (21 ratings)4.5 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2157 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTen Fifty Ventures LLCEgal Net di Ettore Gallina

Customer experience

Remote Pi

All ratings21 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral10.9%
Negative36.4%

RaspController

All ratings57 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative16.2%

Bugs and requests

Remote Pi

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Driver only supports armhf, not arm64
  • Keystrokes not sent
  • Cannot detect Raspberry Pi
  • Mouse clicks not working
  • App crashes on configuration menu
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  • Special character icons too small and difficult to press
  • Arrow keys difficult to use
  • Cannot get iPad Pro 11 to use mouse correctly
  • Screen taps not working
  • iPhone wouldn't connect at all
  • Cannot connect to RetroPie
  • Remotepi program not updated
  • Cannot download raspberrypi binary
  • Mouse control is terrible
  • Cannot add a connection without crashing

Requested features

9 requests
  • Increase size of special character activation icon
  • Rescale special characters (arrow keys)
  • Gesture support for scrolling
  • Add function keys to extended keyboard
  • Add password login security
Show 4 more
  • Adjust touchpad speed/sensitivity
  • Send each character as typed
  • Bluetooth connectivity option
  • Improved keyboard interface

RaspController

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Remote Pi

No 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

Questions

Is Remote Pi free?
Remote Pi costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RaspController free?
RaspController is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Pi or RaspController?
RaspController is rated higher. Remote Pi averages 3.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while RaspController averages 4.5 from 57 ratings.
Do Remote Pi or RaspController have ads?
RaspController shows ads; Remote Pi does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Pi or RaspController?
Remote Pi ships an update every 10 months, and RaspController every 5 weeks. Most recently, Remote Pi was updated on October 3, 2026 and RaspController on October 7, 2026.

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