Comparison

Dataplicity vs SystemFab Remote

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

SystemFab Remote

Features
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SystemFab Remote is your all-in-one remote access app for macOS and Linux systems. Connect securely via VNC, SSH, SFTP, RDP, and SMB – all in one native iOS app. Features: • Remote Mac – VNC screen sharing with automatic Bonjour discovery • SSH Shell – full terminal on iPhone and iPad • SFTP – securely transfer and manage files • RDP – Remote Desktop for Windows computers • SMB – browse and mount network shares • SSH Keys – manage your SSH keys directly in the app • Network Benchmark – measure bandwidth between two SSH hosts (iperf3) • Tools – Ping, port scanner and speed test SystemFab Remote requires network access to the target devices. VNC, SSH, or RDP must be enabled on the target machines.

Screenshots

Dataplicity4 screens
SystemFab Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SystemFab Remote at every 10 days against Dataplicity's every 3 months. Dataplicity's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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, SystemFab Remote every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dataplicity versus SystemFab Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDataplicitySystemFab Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (163 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings163 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMachineForest LtdJan Hendrik Ellermann

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

SystemFab Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dataplicity

No in-app purchases

None

SystemFab Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dataplicity free?
Dataplicity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SystemFab Remote free?
SystemFab Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dataplicity or SystemFab Remote have ads?
Neither Dataplicity nor SystemFab Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dataplicity or SystemFab Remote?
Dataplicity ships an update every 3 months, and SystemFab Remote every 10 days. Most recently, Dataplicity was updated on October 3, 2026 and SystemFab Remote on October 3, 2026.

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