# Robin - Wi-Fi Capture Studio — Remote 802.11 pcap over SSH

> Remote 802.11 pcap over SSH (iPhone/iPad app by 博 邢.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robin-wi-fi-capture-studio/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: 2026-08-14
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robin-wi-fi-capture-studio/id6775013428/reviews.md

## What is Robin?

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.

## 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)

### 1.6 — 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.

### 1.3 — 2026-06-21

This update makes capturing smoother:

• Automatic dependency install: when your target device is missing tools like tcpdump or iw, Robin now recognizes common package managers (opkg, apk, apt, dnf, yum, pacman, zypper) and installs them for you — no manual commands needed.
• Correct display of non-English Wi-Fi names: fixed garbled SSIDs containing Chinese and other characters, with clearer labeling for hidden networks.
• More reliable capture timing: the live capture timer no longer drifts with the target device's clock.
• Redesigned capture settings, grouped for clarity.
• Wording polish and localization updates.

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