Comparison

Dataplicity vs smartDF

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

smartDF

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Dataplicity4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dataplicity ships an update every 3 months, smartDF weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dataplicity versus smartDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDataplicitysmartDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (163 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings163 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMachineForest LtdCarlos Yordanis Lago Gonzalez

In-app purchases

None

Dataplicity

No in-app purchases

None

smartDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dataplicity free?
Dataplicity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is smartDF free?
smartDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dataplicity or smartDF have ads?
Neither Dataplicity nor smartDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dataplicity or smartDF?
Dataplicity ships an update every 3 months, and smartDF weekly. Most recently, Dataplicity was updated on September 19, 2026 and smartDF on September 9, 2026.

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