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Airtool Pi

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Spec score 7.9 #8 of 22 in Network Packet Capture Software

What it is

Airtool Pi is an iPhone and iPad utility for remote Wi-Fi packet capture. It connects over SSH to Linux-based sensors or Linux endpoints with compatible adapters, starts a capture using selected settings, and saves a PcapNG file locally. Sensors can be added manually or automatically, including WLAN Pi and Oscium Nomad; version history also names WLAN Pi Go and Hamina Clip, and a Raspberry Pi can serve as a sensor. Capture controls include wireless interface, frequency band, channel, channel width, size limits, and an option to discard data-frame payloads. The App Store listing states support for 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands and widths from 20 to 320 MHz. Compatible adapters allow simultaneous capture on up to four channels. Files can be shared with Wireshark or another protocol analyzer. Airtool Pi costs $14.99 USD once and requires iOS or iPadOS 18.6 or later.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Airtool Pi captures Wi-Fi packets remotely using Linux-based sensors or Linux endpoints with compatible Wi-Fi adapters.Read 7 Oct 2026 · intuitibits.com
Intended users
The App Store describes Airtool Pi as a utility built for WLAN and IT professionals.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Integrations
Capture files can be shared for further analysis in Wireshark or another protocol analyzer.Read 7 Oct 2026 · intuitibits.com
Privacy
The App Store listing says the developer reports that the app collects no data; Apple notes this information has not been verified by Apple.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Support
Intuitibits says customers contact the people who build its software directly for help with bugs, feature requests, and Wi-Fi problems.Read 7 Oct 2026 · intuitibits.com
Founded
2009Read 28 Sep 2026 · intuitibits.com
Maker
Intuitibits describes itself as an independent, family-owned software company dedicated to Wi-Fi analysis and troubleshooting since 2009.Read 7 Oct 2026 · intuitibits.com
Capture privacy control
The product page says users can discard data frame payloads to save space or protect users’ privacy.Read 7 Oct 2026 · intuitibits.com
Capture settings
Users can select the wireless interface, frequency band, channel, and channel width, and limit capture size or discard data frame payloads.Read 7 Oct 2026 · intuitibits.com
Connection
It connects to sensors over SSH, starts a packet capture with selected settings, and saves the capture locally on the iPhone or iPad.Read 7 Oct 2026 · intuitibits.com
Frequency support
The App Store listing states support for 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands and 20, 40, 80, 160, and 320 MHz channels.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Multi-channel capture
The app supports simultaneous packet capture on up to four channels using compatible adapters on a single sensor.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Sensor setup
Users can add sensors manually or automatically and can use a WLAN Pi or build a sensor such as a Raspberry Pi.Read 7 Oct 2026 · intuitibits.com
Supported sensors
The App Store listing names WLAN Pi and Oscium Nomad support, and its version history also names WLAN Pi Go and Hamina Clip support.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Plans and prices

Airtool Pi $14.99, paid once iPhone and iPad; requires iOS 18.6 or iPadOS 18.6 or later Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Remote SSH packet capture
  • Supports 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz
  • Captures up to four channels
  • PcapNG export for analyzers
  • Payload discarding protects privacy

Limits

  • No macOS version listed
  • No offline trace analysis
  • No command-line capture
  • Requires compatible Linux sensor hardware

Who it suits

It is aimed at WLAN and IT professionals who capture traffic with remote Linux sensors. It fits workflows that move PcapNG files to Wireshark or another analyzer.

Verdict

Airtool Pi provides configurable remote capture from iPhone or iPad, with broad band and channel-width support. Its one-time $14.99 USD price covers the app, while analysis happens in separate software.

Where Specifiction places it

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