# Pwnagotchi Companion — Pwnagotchi Companion

> iPhone companion app for real-time Pwnagotchi status and control. (iPhone/iPad app by Braeden Pelletier.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pwnagotchi-companion/id6751243451 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Braeden Pelletier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831082931)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pwnagotchi-companion/id6751243451/reviews.md

## What is Pwnagotchi Companion?

Pwnagotchi Companion – Your Pwnagotchi’s Fancy iPhone Friend

Ever wish your adorable little AI cyber ferret could talk to your iPhone like it belongs in 2025? 
Yeah, me too. So I made this.

Pwnagotchi Companion is an independent companion app for your Pwnagotchi that lets you check in on its status, stats, face, and other cool stuff — all in real time, right from your phone. 
No more SSHing into your Pi Zero in a Tim Hortons parking lot just to see if your ’gotchi made any friends.

What it does:
Shows your Pwnagotchi’s current face and status
Displays live stats: networks, peers, channel, etc.
View battery %, temperature, uptime, and more
Tap to restart the Pwnagotchi (because sometimes you just gotta)
Connects over Bluetooth tethering
Optional: GPS data sharing like PwnDroid

Why?
Because carrying a pocket AI that inspects Wi-Fi should come with style — and maybe a little peace of mind.

Who is this for?
This app is for folks who:
Built a Pwnagotchi and want to show it off
Want iOS-native control and stats
Think network security is cool but Bluetooth debugging isn’t

Built with care, sarcasm, and way too many WebSocket retries.

Note: This is an independent project created by a community developer. It is not officially affiliated with or endorsed by the Pwnagotchi project or its maintainers. To use this app, you’ll need a working Pwnagotchi device with the companion plugin installed (available on GitHub — instructions included).

Questions? Suggestions? Want to send a bug report? There’s a button for that too.

## Key features

- Real-time Pwnagotchi status and face
- Live stats (networks, peers, channel)
- Battery percentage and temperature monitoring
- Device restart functionality
- Bluetooth tethering connection
- Optional GPS data sharing

## Chart rankings

- #175 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pwnagotchi-companion/id6751243451/reviews.md

### 5/5 — It's worth the money 👍

*2026-04-01*

The app works perfectly. I've set up the plugin on my Pwnagotchi and enabled Bluetooth tethering.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review, it helps a lot! 
There will be a big update coming soon with lots of quality of life improvements and (with all luck) a built in SSH terminal!

### 1/5 — App requirements unclear, no support from Dev

*2025-11-12*

You require a PiSugar attached otherwise plugin doesn’t work. Nowhere is this stated, reached out to the Dev on GitHub, Reddit & Discord and no response

**Developer response:** Hey, sorry about your unfortunate experience.

I responded to your GitHub issue 2 weeks ago regarding the PiSugar bug, I hope it resolved your issue. 

But I do agree that the requirements could be stated better, but as for PiSugar; it is not required though it is preferred. 

Unfortunately there is currently a bug with the latest Pwnagotchi image which halts both the Pwnagotchi and PwnagotchiCompanion from functioning. The only solution is to replace the default pisugarx.py plugin until a new image is released. I have added a lot more fallbacks and error catches for the pisugar portion of the plugin but this issue cannot be resolved on my end.

Hope this helps, and thank you for leaving a review. :)

### 5/5 — Great Addon

*2025-09-05*

Really well done addition to the Pwnagotchi. A little tricky to install, but I’m a Raspberry Pi novice. Make sure you go to the app’s GitHub for additional install instructions. Love it!

## Frequently asked questions about Pwnagotchi Companion

### What is Pwnagotchi Companion?

Pwnagotchi Companion is an independent iPhone app designed to provide real-time status updates and control for your Pwnagotchi device. It allows you to view its face, live stats, battery, and temperature directly from your phone.

### How does Pwnagotchi Companion connect to my Pwnagotchi?

The app connects to your Pwnagotchi device using Bluetooth tethering. This allows for convenient, wireless communication without needing to SSH into your device.

### What information can I see in Pwnagotchi Companion?

You can view your Pwnagotchi's current face and status, live statistics such as networks and peers, channel information, battery percentage, device temperature, and uptime. It also offers an optional GPS data sharing feature.

### Can I restart my Pwnagotchi with this app?

Yes, Pwnagotchi Companion includes a feature to restart your Pwnagotchi device with a simple tap. This is useful for quick reboots when needed.

### Is Pwnagotchi Companion officially affiliated with the Pwnagotchi project?

No, Pwnagotchi Companion is an independent project developed by a community developer. It is not officially affiliated with or endorsed by the Pwnagotchi project or its maintainers.

### What are the system requirements for Pwnagotchi Companion?

Pwnagotchi Companion is available for iPhone and iPad devices. To use the app, you will need a working Pwnagotchi device with the companion plugin installed.

### How much does Pwnagotchi Companion cost?

Pwnagotchi Companion is a paid application, priced at $5.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the app.

### How often is Pwnagotchi Companion updated?

The app was last updated on September 4, 2025, to version 1.0.3. This indicates a recent update, suggesting active development and support from the developer.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2025-09-04

Another update? No rest for the wicked.

What’s New in v1.0.3: Pwn in the Background

This update delivers a complete overhaul of location services for faster, more reliable, and battery-friendly GPS tracking.

Location Reliability
- New location manager with better error handling
- Improved background tracking
- Clearer permission requests
- More accurate reporting

User Experience
- Real-time location with accuracy indicators
- Clear permission status at a glance
- Helpful error messages
- Simplified settings

Performance and Battery
- Smarter GPS rate-limiting
- Background capability detection
- More stable updates
- Faster data processing

Bug Fixes
- Fixed permission sync issues
- Corrected data formatting
- Improved GPS error recovery

Have feedback or ideas? I’m always open to suggestions — let me know what you’d like to see next.

-B

### 1.0.2 — 2025-09-03

What’s New in Version 1.0.2

- Handshake GPS – Handshakes now include a GPS log when coordinates are available.
- Improved Instructions – The Bluetooth Setup Guide and FAQ have been rewritten to be clearer and easier to follow.
- Haptic Feedback – The toggle has been disabled for now since it wasn’t working consistently across views.
- Layout Fixes – Adjusted text display so nothing gets cut off.
- Pwnagotchi Mode – Runs more smoothly and consistently.
- Uptime should also be more consistent

Have feedback or ideas? I’m always open to suggestions — let me know what you’d like to see next.

B

### 1.0 — 2025-08-27

No release notes.

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