# Robin - Remote Packet Capture — Servers & routers over SSH

> Servers & routers over SSH (iPhone/iPad app by 博 邢.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robin-remote-packet-capture/id6775013428 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [博 邢](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775003374)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robin-remote-packet-capture/id6775013428/reviews.md

## What is Robin?

Robin turns your iPhone into a control panel for remote packet capture.

It connects over SSH to your own OpenWrt router or Linux host, runs tcpdump remotely, and sends a standard pcap straight back to your iPhone.

Robin offers two capture sources:

• Air capture — use monitor mode on a compatible Wi-Fi radio to capture 802.11 frames. Robin can scan nearby access points and configure the radio, channel, and width.
• Interface capture — capture packets visible to an existing Linux interface such as br-lan or eth0. Monitor-mode support is not required, and Robin does not change the interface state.

Robin does not require jailbreaking your iPhone or attaching a USB Wi-Fi adapter to it. The capture runs on the remote host; your iPhone handles connection, detection, configuration, control, and download.

Robin is not a generic SSH client. It is a guided workflow built for remote packet 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.
• Detect — check whether air and interface capture are available, including radios, Linux interfaces, required tools, and permissions.
• Configure — choose a capture source, channel, or network interface, then add an optional BPF filter, stop timer, and output directory.
• Filter — get basic BPF validation as you type, with common examples, a combination builder, and a syntax reference.
• Capture — start a detached tcpdump task that keeps running if SSH disconnects. Interface capture excludes the current SSH control connection by default and has a protective file-size limit.
• 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
• Regular Linux hosts using an existing active network interface
• A monitor-mode-compatible Wi-Fi radio for air capture; interface capture does not require one
• Root, file capabilities, passwordless sudo, or password-based 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 collect pcaps from infrastructure they own or are authorized to test.

GOOD TO KNOW:

• Robin requires an SSH-accessible remote device with tcpdump. Only air capture requires 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.
• Air capture on a single-radio router may drop your Wi-Fi control link. Interface capture does not switch the radio mode, and Robin warns you when the air-capture risk applies.

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.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Robin Pro | $14.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-08-27

This update brings more flexible remote packet capture:

• Capture packets visible to an existing Linux interface such as br-lan or eth0, with no Wi-Fi monitor-mode requirement.
• Switch between air and interface capture; Health Check now reports availability for each source.
• Interface capture excludes the current SSH control connection by default, applies a protective file-size limit, and never changes the selected interface state.
• BPF filters now include input validation, common examples, condition building, and a syntax reference.
• Fixed stale capture state after navigating between screens, with additional Settings, Pro status, and appearance refinements.

### 1.6 — 2026-08-12

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.

### 1.5.1 — 2026-08-06

This update makes live capture data more accurate and easier to read:

• Added a real-time transfer rate and trend graph based on actual capture data.
• Packet counts are now more accurate after a capture ends, while estimates are clearly marked.
• Fixed an issue where packet count and file size could disappear after a timed capture ended automatically.
• Capture file paths are now shown in full and can be copied with one tap.
• New captures now stop after 1 minute by default, reducing the risk of unexpectedly filling storage on the target device.
• Refined the file list, localization, and interface details.

### 1.5 — 2026-07-06

This update makes Robin cleaner to use and more honest about connection status:

• New Soft Studio interface with softer cards, capsule controls, and a refined floating tab bar across light and dark mode.
• Redesigned live capture screen with clearer timing, traffic, and status readouts.
• The server list now checks whether target devices are actually reachable instead of showing “Online” only because a host was trusted before.
• Offline devices fail faster, usually in about 5 seconds, and changed host keys are called out clearly.
• Localization, visual polish, and stability improvements.

### 1.4 — 2026-06-28

A brand-new look — clearer data, more intuitive controls:

• Cleaner capture screen with a circular REC button to start recording.
• Server detail now shows whether your target device is online.
• "About" is now "Settings" with new preferences like appearance mode; light/dark follows the system.
• Bug fixes, wording polish, and localization updates.

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