Comparison

Raspberry Pi Geek vs SmartApfel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Raspberry Pi Geek

This app delivers a bi-monthly magazine focused on the Raspberry Pi family of single-board computers. It features in-depth articles on hardware, software, and operating systems, along with occasional looks at alternative microcontrollers.

Highlights
  • Raspberry Pi hardware reviews
  • Software and OS guides
  • Microcontroller comparisons
  • Bi-monthly publication
  • ePaper version available
Features
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Raspberry Pi Geek als App! Das zweimonatlich erscheinende Raspberry Pi Geek Magazin für Single-Board-Computer bietet ausführliche Beschreibungen über die Raspberry-Pi-Familie und die dafür verfügbaren Betriebssysteme. Darüber hinaus werden regelmäßig die beste Software und die pfiffigsten Hardware-Erweiterungen vorgestellt. Gelegentliche Seitenblicke beschäftigen sich mit alternativen SBCs und Mikrocontrollern. Hinweis: Bei Objekten mit Datenträger oder Code-Hinweis auf dem Cover, sind diese in der ePaper-Version nicht enthalten. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hinweise zum Raspberry Pi Geek In-App-Abonnement über Apple: • Im Abo sind alle Ausgaben des Raspberry Pi Geek Magazins enthalten, die im gewählten Apple Abozeitraum erscheinen. • Wenn Sie sich für ein In-App-Abonnement entschieden und den Kauf bestätigt haben, wird Ihr iTunes Konto mit dem jeweiligen Betrag belastet. • Die In-App-Abonnements verlängern sich für Sie automatisch um die beim ersten Kauf gewählte Laufzeit (Beispiel: 12-monatiges Abonnement = Verlängerung um 12 Monate). • Sie können diese automatische Verlängerung verhindern, wenn Sie direkt nach dem Kauf oder bis spätestens 24 Stunden vor dem Ende der Laufzeit auf Ihrem iPhone oder iPad in den Kontoeinstellungen den Punkt "Abonnements" aufrufen und kündigen. • Wenn Sie die automatische Verlängerung nicht deaktivieren, wird Ihr iTunes Konto innerhalb von 24 Stunden vor Beginn der nächsten Laufzeit mit dem aktuellen Preis des ausgewählten Abonnements belastet. • Bitte beachten Sie, dass ein laufendes In-App-Abonnement nicht storniert werden kann. Eine Rückvergütung ist nicht möglich, falls Sie das Abonnement während der Laufzeit beenden wollen. Die Datenschutz-Erklärung für die ePaper Angebote der Computec Media GmbH finden Sie unter: https://www.computec.de/datenschutz-epaper/

About

SmartApfel

Stay updated on Apple HomeKit and Matter smart home technology. Get the latest news, device information, automation ideas, and warnings about problematic firmware updates. Perfect for both beginners and experienced users.

Highlights
  • Latest news on HomeKit & Matter
  • Device overview
  • Automation examples
  • Firmware update warnings
  • Beginner-friendly information
Features
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SmartApfel is your source for the latest information and tips about Apple HomeKit & Matter. We not only provide you with all kinds of news, but also show you all available devices. Do you always want to be at the forefront or would you rather be on the safe side? We inform you about new features and warn you about firmware updates that you should rather not install. You need inspiration for new automations? Then we have more than 100 examples for you. Are you still wondering whether HomeKit is right for you or have you recently bought your first device? Even beginners don't miss out with us. With our app, you'll always have us with you and be one of the first to learn about news in the Apple HomeKit & Matter world. No matter if you want to browse through the device overview on the train or if you don't want to miss the latest news: The SmartApfel app is your constant companion! In our imprint you will also find the terms of use for the tip box: https://smartapfel.de/imprint/

Screenshots

Raspberry Pi Geek4 screens
SmartApfel4 screens

Verdict

The call

Raspberry Pi Geek and SmartApfel both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Raspberry Pi Geek's written reviews are positive against 65% of SmartApfel's. SmartApfel's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Raspberry Pi Geek sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $54.99 per year and SmartApfel sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Raspberry Pi Geek against 4.0 for SmartApfel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Raspberry Pi Geek's written reviews are positive against 65% of SmartApfel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raspberry Pi Geek ships an update every 12 months, SmartApfel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Raspberry Pi Geek versus SmartApfel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaspberry Pi GeekSmartApfel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better64.5% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB26 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperComputec Media GmbHacasa Software GmbH

Customer experience

Raspberry Pi Geek

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SmartApfel

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative32.3%

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Raspberry Pi Geek

Subscriptions1
  • Abo Raspberry Pi Geek$54.991 Year
One-time23
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 01-02/18$6.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 07-08/18$6.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 03-04/19$6.99
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  • Raspberry Pi Geek 07-08/19$6.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 03/2015$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek Magazin 06/2016$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 03-04/21$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 05-06/21$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 12/23-01/24$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 02/24-03/24$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 04/24-05/24$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 08/24-09/24$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 06/26-07/26$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 04/26-05/26$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 02/26-03/26$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 10/25-11/25$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 08/25-09/25$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 06/25-07/25$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 04/25-05/25$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 02/25-03/25$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 12/24-01/25$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 10/24-11/24$8.99
  • Raspberry Pi Geek 10/26-11/26$9.99
5 purchases

SmartApfel

Subscriptions2
  • Small coffee (monthly)$1.491 Month
  • Large coffee (monthly)$3.491 Month
One-time3
  • Espresso$0.99
  • Cup of coffee$1.99
  • Pot of coffee$3.99

Questions

Is Raspberry Pi Geek free?
Raspberry Pi Geek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartApfel free?
SmartApfel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Raspberry Pi Geek or SmartApfel?
Raspberry Pi Geek and SmartApfel are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Raspberry Pi Geek or SmartApfel have ads?
Neither Raspberry Pi Geek nor SmartApfel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Raspberry Pi Geek or SmartApfel?
Raspberry Pi Geek ships an update every 12 months, and SmartApfel fortnightly. Most recently, Raspberry Pi Geek was updated on October 4, 2026 and SmartApfel on October 13, 2026.

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