# Dataplicity vs Pseudo Bash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dataplicity at 79% against Pseudo Bash's 33%. Dataplicity also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.6 vs 3.3). Pseudo Bash's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Dataplicity is free to download; Pseudo Bash costs $0.99 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dataplicity has 163 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Dataplicity's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pseudo Bash's.

Dataplicity ships an update every 5 weeks, Pseudo Bash every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dataplicity | Pseudo Bash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataplicity/id921634512/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pseudo-bash/id1191160930/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 34 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MachineForest Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/921634511) | [American Code & Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/696443773) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Pseudo Bash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pseudo-bash/id1191160930)

This app provides a command-line interface for iOS devices, offering network, device, messaging, coding, and file management tools. It allows users to interact with their device and network through various commands, including secure shell and file transfers.

**Highlights:** Network commands (iCloud, URL download, ping, SSH), Device information (storage, CPU, UDID), Messaging tools (email, SMS, AES encryption), Code editors (Python, Objective-C, SQL), File system management (create, delete, move files), QR code generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dataplicity free?

Dataplicity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pseudo Bash free?

Pseudo Bash costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dataplicity or Pseudo Bash?

Dataplicity is rated higher. Dataplicity averages 4.6 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Pseudo Bash averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Dataplicity or Pseudo Bash?

Dataplicity ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pseudo Bash every 2 months. Most recently, Dataplicity was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pseudo Bash on October 16, 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.*