Comparison

Remote Pi vs Dataplicity

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

Dataplicity

Access your Raspberry Pi shell remotely from any network without complex configurations like dynamic DNS or port forwarding. This secure solution uses a client-initiated connection, eliminating the need for SSH or open ports on your device.

Highlights
  • Remote shell access
  • No dynamic DNS needed
  • No port forwarding required
  • Works behind NAT/firewalls
  • Secure websockets connection
  • No SSH required
  • Agent runs without root
Features
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Dataplicity helps teams support connected Linux devices after they ship, wherever the work happens. Use the Dataplicity iOS app to find the right device, check live status, and take the next support action without going back to a laptop. With Dataplicity you can: - Search enrolled devices by name or ID - See current device status at a glance - Review service endpoint, heartbeat, user impact, and device monitor signals - Acknowledge or escalate open incidents - Confirm fixes when work is complete - Open terminal access for a selected device when shell access is the fastest path - Reach docs, help, and account settings from the app Dataplicity is built for real support work: customer sites, production floors, field visits, and incident response. Start with the easy checks, understand what is happening, and keep the work moving from your iPhone or iPad. Dataplicity access requires an active Dataplicity account and enrolled devices.

Screenshots

Remote Pi4 screens
Dataplicity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dataplicity at Free against Remote Pi's $1.99. Dataplicity also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (79% vs 53%). Remote Pi's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Dataplicity is free to download; Remote Pi costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dataplicity holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dataplicity has 163 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Remote Pi's written reviews are positive against 79% of Dataplicity's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Pi ships an update every 10 months, Dataplicity every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Remote Pi versus Dataplicity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote PiDataplicity
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (21 ratings)4.6 (163 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21163 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTen Fifty Ventures LLCMachineForest Ltd

Customer experience

Remote Pi

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

Dataplicity

All ratings163 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral1.2%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%

User reviews

Remote Pi

From 21 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well with RetroPie
  • 👍 Easy setup and use
  • 👍 Controls Raspberry Pi from phone
  • 👍 Good alternative to physical keyboard/mouse
  • 👍 Responsive cursor movement

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Mouse buttons not working
  • 🐛 Keyboard input issues
  • 🐛 Connection problems
  • 🐛 Not compatible with arm64
  • 🐛 Mouse control is slow/terrible

Dataplicity

From 163 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to install and setup
  • 👍 Works smoothly and as described
  • 👍 Excellent for remote access to Linux/Raspberry Pi
  • 👍 Simple and efficient to use
  • 👍 Great GUI and user interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently during signup/adding devices
  • 🐛 Terminal scrolling is difficult/unusable on iOS
  • 🐛 Input mask is covered by the keyboard
  • 🐛 No way to delete devices
  • 🐛 Limited bandwidth on paid subscriptions

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

Dataplicity

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes before any action can be taken
  • App crashes when trying to add a system/device
  • In-call status bar pushes terminal down, hiding part of the special function keyboard
  • Third-party keyboards of different heights block the bottom half of the special function keyboard
  • App does not auto-scroll or allow manual scrolling on screen
Show 3 more
  • Cannot connect to Pi from auto-connect or command line
  • Custom actions are not always working
  • Unreachable devices remain unreachable, no way to delete them

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add a widget for one-click access to custom actions
  • Add proper keyboard support with control, tab, escape keys
  • Allow font size adjustment
  • Improve terminal colors
  • Allow landscape mode for the terminal
Show 2 more
  • Add a dark mode option
  • Improve bandwidth offerings on paid subscriptions

In-app purchases

None

Remote Pi

No in-app purchases

None

Dataplicity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Pi free?
Remote Pi costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dataplicity free?
Dataplicity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Pi or Dataplicity?
Dataplicity is rated higher. Remote Pi averages 3.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Dataplicity averages 4.6 from 163 ratings.
Do Remote Pi or Dataplicity have ads?
Neither Remote Pi nor Dataplicity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Pi or Dataplicity?
Remote Pi ships an update every 10 months, and Dataplicity every 3 months. Most recently, Remote Pi was updated on October 3, 2026 and Dataplicity on October 3, 2026.

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