Robin - Wi-Fi Capture Studio

Remote 802.11 pcap over SSH

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Robin turns your iPhone into a control panel for remote Wi-Fi packet capture. It connects over SSH to your own OpenWrt router, or to a compatible Linux host with a Wi-Fi adapter and the required permissions, to run monitor-mode 802.11 captures and send the resulting pcap straight back to your iPhone. Robin does not require jailbreaking your iPhone or attaching a USB Wi-Fi adapter to it. The capture runs on your remote device; your iPhone handles connection, scanning, configuration, control, and download. Robin is not a generic SSH client. It is a guided workflow built for focused Wi-Fi capture: • Connect — securely over SSH with password or Ed25519/RSA key authentication. Passphrase-protected private keys are supported, and host keys are pinned on first use. • Scan — discover nearby access points and choose your target. • Auto-configure — Robin sets the right channel and monitor mode for you. • Capture — start a tcpdump-based 802.11 capture that keeps running even if your SSH connection drops. • Download — pull the .pcap to your iPhone and open it in Wireshark or your tool of choice. WORKS WITH: • OpenWrt routers, usually with root login • Compatible Linux hosts with monitor-mode Wi-Fi support, using file capabilities or sudo • Standard Dropbear / OpenSSH targets, with no SFTP required BUILT FOR: Network engineers, Wi-Fi troubleshooters, and security researchers who need a fast, portable way to capture 802.11 traffic from infrastructure they own or are authorized to test. GOOD TO KNOW: • Robin requires an SSH-accessible remote device capable of Wi-Fi monitor mode. • Captures survive SSH disconnects and can be resumed after reconnecting. • Credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain, never on the remote device. • Single-radio routers may drop your Wi-Fi control link when capture starts. Robin warns you and suggests controlling the router over cellular or wired networking. Robin is a capture and transfer tool. Use it only on networks you own or have explicit permission to test. Capturing traffic on networks without authorization may be illegal in your jurisdiction.

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This update makes capture history easier to find and manage: • Search captures by name, Wi-Fi, BSSID, channel, status, filename, and more. • A new management mode lets you select all, deselect all, and delete multiple records at once. You can also swipe to delete a single record. • Bulk deletion keeps active captures protected from accidental removal. • Light mode now has a cleaner porcelain-white palette with clearer cards, forms, status indicators, and improved contrast. • Refined primary actions and bottom controls for a smoother scrolling experience.

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    Seller
    • 博 邢
    Size
    • 12.1 MB
    Category
    • Utilities
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    Languages
    English and 6 more
    • English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    • © 2026 Bo Xing