Comparison

Dataplicity vs Particle IoT

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

Particle IoT

Configure and manage your hardware devices and cloud deployments. Easily set up new devices, monitor their status, and access detailed diagnostics. The app provides a centralized control panel for managing your entire device fleet.

Highlights
  • Device setup and configuration
  • Real-time device diagnostics
  • Online/offline device status tracking
  • Device renaming and notes
  • Device OS version viewing
  • Device list filtering and sorting
  • Tinker mode for hardware interaction
Features
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The Particle mobile app is a tool to configure and manage your Particle hardware and cloud deployments. Set up a new device, check device diagnostics, and keep track of which devices are on- and offline with a few taps of the screen. Control Panel — rename devices, set notes, or even unclaim, all from a single section of the mobile app. Device Info Screen — view device ID, serial number, Device OS version; plus, you can ping, shout rainbows (signal mode), rename, and edit device notes. Device list filtering — sort and filter your fleet based on your needs right from the main screen of the app. UI refresh — improved information density and readability, plus multiple UI element tweaks across the app. Tinker improvements — review of pin layout, UX refresh, and updates to ensure consistent design across the mobile app experience.

Screenshots

Dataplicity4 screens
Particle IoT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dataplicity at 4.6 against Particle IoT's 3.4. Dataplicity also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 39%) and ratings volume (163 vs 25). Particle IoT's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dataplicity holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dataplicity has 163 ratings behind it against 25, 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 39% of Particle IoT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dataplicity ships an update every 3 months, Particle IoT monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dataplicity versus Particle IoT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDataplicityParticle IoT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (163 ratings) — better3.4 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better39.3% of reviews
Number of ratings163 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.110.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMachineForest LtdParticle Industries Inc.

Customer experience

Dataplicity

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

Particle IoT

All ratings25 ratings
Positive56.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative32.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative53.6%

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

Particle IoT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dataplicity

No in-app purchases

None

Particle IoT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dataplicity free?
Dataplicity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Particle IoT free?
Particle IoT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dataplicity or Particle IoT?
Dataplicity is rated higher. Dataplicity averages 4.6 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Particle IoT averages 3.4 from 25 ratings.
Do Dataplicity or Particle IoT have ads?
Neither Dataplicity nor Particle IoT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dataplicity or Particle IoT?
Dataplicity ships an update every 3 months, and Particle IoT monthly. Most recently, Dataplicity was updated on October 3, 2026 and Particle IoT on October 16, 2026.

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