Comparison

Dataplicity vs My RPI SSH

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

My RPI SSH

Manage and control your Raspberry Pi or other Linux systems remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Create and edit scripts, access a shell terminal, and view command results. Sync settings and commands via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Remote Raspberry Pi management
  • Linux/Debian system control
  • Script creation and editing
  • Shell terminal access
  • iCloud sync for settings
  • Command result viewing
Features
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My RPI SSH is a utility for managing, controlling and managing your Raspberry Pi using your iPhone and iPad. Also suitable for handling other linux and debian based systems Home Add and edit scripts from the sample library. Edit scripts result on and off and set runtime confirmation message. iCloud Sync Sync Commands, Keys, Hosts, Setting over iCloud Terminal Access your Raspberry Pi from a shell terminal, provide quick access to your own and sample libraries on the on-screen keyboard View results View the result of the command in a new view. You can turn off viewing the result in Quick Access Settings Automatic login can be turned on and off.

Screenshots

Dataplicity4 screens
My RPI SSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dataplicity at 79% against My RPI SSH's 0%. Dataplicity also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). My RPI SSH's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dataplicity holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dataplicity has 163 ratings behind it against 6, 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 0% of My RPI SSH's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dataplicity ships an update every 3 months, My RPI SSH every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dataplicity versus My RPI SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDataplicityMy RPI SSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (163 ratings) — better3.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings163 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMachineForest LtdAlbert Parti

Customer experience

Dataplicity

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

My RPI SSH

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dataplicity

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

My RPI SSH

One-time1
  • Remove advertising$1.99

Questions

Is Dataplicity free?
Dataplicity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My RPI SSH free?
My RPI SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dataplicity or My RPI SSH?
Dataplicity is rated higher. Dataplicity averages 4.6 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while My RPI SSH averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Dataplicity or My RPI SSH have ads?
My RPI SSH shows ads; Dataplicity does not.
Which is updated more often, Dataplicity or My RPI SSH?
Dataplicity ships an update every 3 months, and My RPI SSH every 4 months. Most recently, Dataplicity was updated on September 19, 2026 and My RPI SSH on September 18, 2026.

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