Comparison

Pi Block vs Scale Control

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

Head to head
About

Pi Block

Features
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Pi Block An open-source application to manage Pi-Hole server Features * Disable Pi-Hole DNS blocking indefinitely and for specific time periods * Overview of Pi-Hole query summary, session, system, versions, dns server, dhcp server information * Bar graphs for Total Queries, Client Activity * Pie charts for Query Types, Upstreams, DNS cache * Statistics on Domains and clients * Browse and search Query Log * Manage domains, lists, groups, clients * Pi-Hole diagnostic messages * Pi-Hole configuration as JSON * Pi-Hole logs like Dnsmasq, FTL and http web server * Actions like Update Gravity * Network devices and interfaces * Teleporter * Responsive design * Automatically refresh key features data Known Issues * Flickering when scrolling from bottom to top in stats page * Stats - In top clients section, if client has no name it is dispaying as empty * Dashboard - In versions section new versions links might not work * Logs out when app goes to background for some time * Dashboard - Stats, in light mode icon right corner is not rounded off More information on https://piblock.opensquares.in Having Issues? Please file bug reports or requests for help over on Github: https://github.com/aaryanvangari/pi-block/issues/ Legal License: https://github.com/aaryanvangari/pi-block/blob/master/LICENSE.txt Privacy Policy: https://github.com/aaryanvangari/pi-block/blob/master/PRIVACY_POLICY.md

About

Scale Control

Features
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Scale Control is a modern iPhone admin app for managing self-hosted Headscale servers. Monitor your tailnet, review nodes, manage users, inspect routes, and work with access policies from a clean mobile interface designed for self-hosted network admins. Built for developers, homelab users, and teams running their own Headscale infrastructure, the app helps you stay connected to your server wherever you are. Features include: • Headscale server management • Node and device overview • User management • Route visibility • Access policy tools • Visual ACL editing • Clean iOS-first interface • Designed for self-hosted Tailnet administration Scale Control you a mobile-friendly way to manage your Headscale environment without always needing a desktop terminal or raw configuration files. Requires a Headscale server with the v1 REST API. Tested against Headscale versions from 0.23.x to 0.29.x. (This app is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Headscale or Tailscale.) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.strujiclabs.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.strujiclabs.com/privacy

Screenshots

Pi Block3 screens
Scale Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pi Block at none against Scale Control's 2. Pi Block also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Scale Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pi Block asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Pi Block versus Scale Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPi BlockScale Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSampath VangariADNAN STRUJIC

In-app purchases

None

Pi Block

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Scale Control

Subscriptions2
  • Scale Control - Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Scale Control - Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Pi Block free?
Pi Block is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scale Control free?
Scale Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pi Block or Scale Control have ads?
Neither Pi Block nor Scale Control shows ads.

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