# Remote Pi vs Dataplicity

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Pi | Dataplicity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-pi/id624473995/reviews) | **[4.6 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataplicity/id921634512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **163** |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ten Fifty Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803548906) | [MachineForest Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/921634511) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Pi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-pi/id624473995)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Driver only supports armhf, not arm64
- Keystrokes not sent
- Cannot detect Raspberry Pi
- Mouse clicks not working
- App crashes on configuration menu

**Requested features**

- 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


### Dataplicity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataplicity/id921634512)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*