Dataplicity vs My RPI SSH
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.
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.
- Remote Raspberry Pi management
- Linux/Debian system control
- Script creation and editing
- Shell terminal access
- iCloud sync for settings
- Command result viewing
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. My RPI SSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dataplicity asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Dataplicity | My RPI SSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (163 ratings) — better | 3.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 163 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MachineForest Ltd | Albert Parti |
Customer experience
Dataplicity
My RPI SSH
In-app purchases
Dataplicity
No in-app purchases
My RPI SSH
- Remove advertising$1.99
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