Open Pi vs QpLight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Open Pi
Manage your Raspberry Pi devices remotely without cloud services. Monitor system health, control Docker, run commands, transfer files, and manage GPIO from a modern, privacy-focused interface.
- Real-time system monitoring
- SSH terminal access
- Docker container management
- GPIO control
- File manager
- Wake-on-LAN Helper
- Remote system actions
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Direct, local, and private Raspberry Pi management. Open Pi lets you monitor system health, manage Docker containers, and run SSH commands on your Raspberry Pi right from your phone. No cloud servers, accounts, or subscriptions. Built for homelabs, self-hosting, IoT projects, and software development. Key Features • System Health: Real-time CPU, RAM, storage, and temperature metrics • Docker Management: View, start, stop, and restart containers • Terminal: Secure SSH command-line access over local network or VPN • File Manager: Direct file uploads and downloads • GPIO Control: Monitor and toggle pins • Auto-Discovery: Detect devices automatically on local networks • System Actions: Wake-on-LAN helper, remote reboot, and alerts Privacy • Native SSH connection with no background agents • No accounts, tracking, or telemetry • Local-first architecture with zero subscriptions • All data stays on your local network
QpLight
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App enables wireless control of LED lighting products (e.g., bulbs, ceiling lights) without requiring a physical connection. APP可以通过无线方式，控制LED灯具，例如球泡灯、吸顶灯等产品，无需连接既可以控制；
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QpLight at none against Open Pi's 2. QpLight also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Open Pi sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. QpLight asks for nothing beyond the download.
Open Pi ships an update weekly, QpLight every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Open Pi | QpLight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artem Svitelskyi | 忠乐 郭 |
In-app purchases
Open Pi
- Single (Lifetime)$5.99
- Family (Lifetime)$12.99
QpLight
No in-app purchases
