Dataplicity vs Programming master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Programming master
This app offers code editors for eight popular programming languages and various development tools like regex and QR code generators. It also includes extensive documentation and tutorials for mobile, front-end, server, database, cloud computing, and AI topics.
- Code editors for 8 popular languages
- Regular expression tool
- Data encryption/decryption
- QR code generator
- Document library for various tech fields
- Programming tutorials and courses
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It mainly includes Java, php, C, C++, HTML, Ruby, Python, Go eight popular language code editors, as well as many commonly used tools for programming, such as regular expressions, data encryption and decryption, QR code and other tools. In addition, it also provides mobile, front-end, server, database, cloud computing, artificial intelligence document library, a professional programming introductory course and programming document tutorial APP, including big data, network operation and maintenance, products Online tutorials and books on programming languages and open source technologies such as operations, HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, C, PHP, and Sql
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dataplicity at 4.6 against Programming master's 2.4. Dataplicity also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Programming master's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence 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. Programming master sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Dataplicity asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dataplicity holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dataplicity has 163 ratings behind it against 17, 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 67% of Programming master's.
Dataplicity ships an update monthly, Programming master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dataplicity | Programming master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (163 ratings) — better | 2.4 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 163 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MachineForest Ltd | 凌云 蔡 |
Customer experience
Dataplicity
Programming master
Bugs and requests
Dataplicity
Reported bugs
8 issues- 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
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- Cannot connect to Pi from auto-connect or command line
- Custom actions are not always working
- Unreachable devices remain unreachable, no way to delete them
Requested features
7 requests- 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
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- Add a dark mode option
- Improve bandwidth offerings on paid subscriptions
Programming master
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dataplicity
No in-app purchases
Programming master
- one year vip$1.99
- One year vip$15.99
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