Dataplicity vs smartDF
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.
smartDF
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iPadOS application designed in cooperation between certified developer Carlos Lago and Rhotheta International Inc - www.rhothetaint.com - for the remote control and monitoring of Rhotheta radio direction finders via Bluetooth (BLE) or Wi-Fi. A modern UI for direction finder (DF) products increases crew productivity and enhances mission awareness during search-and-rescue, law enforcement, and special missions. DF sensor data is conveniently displayed over maps with state-of-the-art graphics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: smartDF at weekly against Dataplicity's every 3 months. Dataplicity's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dataplicity ships an update every 3 months, smartDF weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dataplicity | smartDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (163 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 163 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MachineForest Ltd | Carlos Yordanis Lago Gonzalez |
In-app purchases
Dataplicity
No in-app purchases
smartDF
No in-app purchases









