Comparison

Dataplicity vs RPiControl

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

Head to head
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.

About

RPiControl

Control your Raspberry Pi 3 from your phone or tablet via Bluetooth. Create custom control layouts, run commands, and interface with your own programs without writing code. Ideal for educators and hobbyists.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth control for Raspberry Pi 3
  • Customizable control layouts
  • GPIO pin state control
  • Run Pi commands and macros
  • Interface with custom programs
  • Share layouts online
Features
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Do you want to: - control your Pi without having to write any code? - or, do you have a program you wrote for your Pi and you want to interface to it with a phone app? - or, you're an educator looking for a fun way to teach students the basics of programming? If any of the above apply to you then you definitely need to give RPiControl a spin. Take control of your Raspberry Pi 3 A+/B+ from your phone or tablet via Bluetooth! - Create multiple projects in the app - In each project create a custom control layout using a drag/drop, fill in the blank, graphical interface. Add buttons, switches, lights, etc. - Controls allow you to set GPIO pin state; run Pi commands; play sounds; run macros; display the state of pins plus more. - Create macros to run multiple commands at a single button tap. Macros are written using the built-in, easy to use, scripting language. Want to run a macro without having to connect to your phone? No problem, just upload the macro to your Pi. You'll be able to launch it from the phone and then disconnect. Or, have the macro run on the Pi automatically at startup. Run multiple macros at the same time from the phone or on the Pi! - One of the most powerful features of the app is the ability to pass alphanumeric data from the app to your own programs and to receive data from your programs. Display data from your program in the app easily and just as easily send data back to your program and act on it. Or, trigger actions of your program by just setting GPIO pins high or low. No need to spend valuable time writing your own phone app! - Educators, use RPiControl and a Raspberry Pi to teach your students basic programming principles. Give different types of feedback by connecting hardware to the Pi and control the hardware from the app via its controls and scripts. - Share your layouts with others by uploading them to our online layout library! More controls and features coming soon! Download and try it out for free! Want a custom version for your product? Contact us. Raspberry Pi is a trademark of the Raspberry Pi Foundation

Screenshots

Dataplicity4 screens
RPiControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dataplicity at none against RPiControl's 1. Dataplicity also leads on ratings volume (163 vs 2). RPiControl's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. RPiControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dataplicity asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RPiControl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dataplicity has 163 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dataplicity ships an update every 3 months, RPiControl every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dataplicity versus RPiControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDataplicityRPiControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (163 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings163 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMachineForest LtdOutWest Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

Dataplicity

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

RPiControl

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dataplicity

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RPiControl

One-time1
  • Unlimited Version$15.99

Questions

Is Dataplicity free?
Dataplicity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RPiControl free?
RPiControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dataplicity or RPiControl?
RPiControl is rated higher. Dataplicity averages 4.6 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while RPiControl averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Dataplicity or RPiControl have ads?
Neither Dataplicity nor RPiControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dataplicity or RPiControl?
Dataplicity ships an update every 3 months, and RPiControl every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dataplicity was updated on September 19, 2026 and RPiControl on June 1, 2026.

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