Dataplicity

Name: Dataplicity
Rating: 4.36 (1385 reviews)
Author: MachineForest

By: MachineForest App

Support connected devices after they ship, from your phone.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

179,638 ▲ 12

Data as of 2026-08-07

Rating:

4.36

(1,385)

Version:

3.327.7

Last updated: 2026-07-28

Ranking

#165,483 ▼ 124

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Dataplicity allows you to remotely access your Raspberry Pi's terminal shell from any network using your Android device, without the need for dynamic DNS, port forwarding, or VPN. It uses a secure websocket connection initiated by the client on your Pi, ensuring it works smoothly even behind NAT or firewalls. No need to enable SSH or open local ports, as the client is self-contained and secure.

To use Dataplicity, install the agent on your Raspberry Pi (source available on GitHub). The client does not run as root automatically; you must explicitly request superuser access for full control. This extension makes managing your Raspberry Pi remotely straightforward, secure, and hassle-free.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

3.327.7 Last updated: 2026-07-28

Version code:

216

Creation date:

2014-06-24

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE Low risk

Size:

82.49MB

Email:

su*****@dataplicity.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 165,483 ▼ 124

Other platforms

Dataplicity (v6.38.2)

4.60

(163)

For Developers

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Developed by:

MachineForest

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wildfoundry.dataplicity.management

Email:

su*****@dataplicity.com

Website:

https://www.dataplicity.com

User Reviews

Overall, users find dataplicity easy to use and install, with a friendly UI and solid core functionality for remote Raspberry Pi access. However, onboarding friction is a major drawback: mandatory account creation, sign-in flow that creates new Pi users rather than using existing ones, and troubled billing/support experiences. Setup can be challenging for beginners, with poor documentation. Migration-related outages can render devices unreachable for days, eroding trust. The app shows promise, but onboarding and account-management issues significantly impact the user experience.

Pros

Easy to use
Easy to install and connect
Works well with Raspberry Pi for remote access
Stable core features / reliable
Pleasant UI

Cons

Requires creating an account / sign-up just to use the app
Billing issues: broken billing page, cannot cancel, support contact bouncing
Difficult to set up for non-experts; manuals not user-friendly
Migration/outage issues causing devices to become unreachable
Login flow creates a new Pi user instead of using the existing one; trust concerns