Airtool Pi

Paid#20 of 22 in Network Packet Capture Software

Airtool Pi: A focused iOS tool for remote wireless captures through Linux-based sensors. Ranked #20 of 22 in Network Packet Capture Software by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Paid; best for iOS wireless sensor capture.

6.9/10★★★☆☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  6.9 / 10
• Pricing
  Paid
• Best for
  iOS wireless sensor capture
• Free plan
  No
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Captures remotely through Linux sensors over SSH
  • Supports up to four adapters across 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands
  • Saves, shares, and slices PcapNG captures locally

• Where it doesn't

  • Requires iPhone or iPad
  • Requires compatible Linux-based sensor hardware
  • Paid product with one listed plan

Our verdict on Airtool Pi

Airtool Pi is an iOS utility for WLAN and IT professionals who need remote Wi-Fi packet captures. It connects over SSH to Linux-based sensors, including WLAN Pi devices or compatible Linux endpoints, and lets users select wireless interfaces, bands, channels, and channel widths before starting a capture. Results are saved locally on an iPhone or iPad, where they can be managed and shared. The product is aimed at wireless troubleshooting workflows that need portable capture control rather than a general-purpose desktop packet analysis environment.

Its strongest capability is remote and multi-adapter wireless capture. Airtool Pi supports automatic and manual sensor discovery and management, capture size limits, packet slicing, and multi-channel capture with up to four adapters on one sensor. Support for 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands gives it coverage across the listed Wi-Fi ranges, while PcapNG support keeps capture files suited to analysis workflows. Integrations with WLAN Pi, Oscium Nomad, and Wireshark further position it within a wireless diagnostics ecosystem.

The tradeoff is a narrow platform and hardware-dependent workflow. Airtool Pi is available for iOS, and its remote capture model depends on Linux-based sensors accessed over SSH. Its listed plan is paid and centers on remote Wi-Fi packet capture through the iPhone and iPad app. Choose it when mobile control, specialized wireless capture settings, and sensor-based workflows are priorities. It is less suitable for teams seeking a cross-platform desktop application, command-line capture software, or a broader packet analysis suite.

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Airtool Pi integrations

Airtool Pi lists 3 integrations on its own site.

• WLAN Pi
• Oscium Nomad
• Wireshark

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• WiresharkA broad packet analysis toolkit with live capture, deep inspection, filtering, and TShark.9.4
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• MalcolmA broad, free toolkit for live capture, PCAP analysis, and security-focused traffic investigation.9.0

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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