Comparison

OpenRoaming vs Airtool Pi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OpenRoaming

This app enables free, seamless, and secure Wi-Fi access using your Google or Apple ID. Once activated, your device automatically connects to supported Wi-Fi networks globally without further action.

Highlights
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Seamless connection
  • Secure Wi-Fi
  • Google/Apple ID login
  • Automatic network attachment
Features
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The OpenRoaming App configures your device with Free, Seamless and Secure Wi-Fi using your Google or Apple ID. This service can be leveraged in many Wi-Fi networks around the world. After activating the service on your device through the app, there is nothing more for you to do, your device will automatically attach to Wi-Fi where supported. Support: openroaming-app@external.cisco.com

About

Airtool Pi

Capture Wi-Fi packets remotely using Linux sensors or compatible devices. This utility allows professionals to securely connect to external sensors, configure capture settings, and save/share data for analysis on iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Remote Wi-Fi packet capture
  • Linux sensor support
  • Multi-channel capture
  • Configurable capture options
  • 2.4, 5, 6 GHz band support
  • Manage and share capture files
Features
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Airtool Pi is a utility built for WLAN and IT professionals to capture Wi-Fi packets remotely using Linux-based sensors such as the WLAN Pi, or any Linux device with compatible Wi-Fi adapters. It also supports the Oscium Nomad, enabling simultaneous packet capture on up to four channels. Airtool Pi securely connects to an external or remote sensor, automatically starts a packet capture with your selected settings, and saves the capture locally on your iPhone or iPad. You can then share the capture for further analysis as part of your troubleshooting workflow. FEATURES • Clean and intuitive user interface • Add, manage, and automatically discover local or remote sensors • Multi-channel captures using up to four adapters on a single sensor • Configure capture options: adapter, channel, and channel width • Support for 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands with 20, 40, 80, 160, and 320 MHz channels • Manage and share Wi-Fi packet capture files • Set capture options: maximum file size and packet slicing • Light and dark mode support Whether you're troubleshooting on site or working remotely, Airtool Pi gives you the flexibility and control to capture the data you need from your iPhone or iPad.

Screenshots

OpenRoaming4 screens
Airtool Pi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OpenRoaming at Free against Airtool Pi's $14.99. OpenRoaming also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Airtool Pi's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

OpenRoaming is free to download; Airtool Pi costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Airtool Pi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of OpenRoaming's written reviews are positive against 100% of Airtool Pi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenRoaming ships an update every 27 months, Airtool Pi every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OpenRoaming versus Airtool Pi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenRoamingAirtool Pi
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating3.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCiscoIntuitibits LLC

Customer experience

OpenRoaming

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Airtool Pi

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

OpenRoaming

No in-app purchases

None

Airtool Pi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenRoaming free?
OpenRoaming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Airtool Pi free?
Airtool Pi costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenRoaming or Airtool Pi?
Airtool Pi is rated higher. OpenRoaming averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Airtool Pi averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do OpenRoaming or Airtool Pi have ads?
Neither OpenRoaming nor Airtool Pi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenRoaming or Airtool Pi?
OpenRoaming ships an update every 27 months, and Airtool Pi every 4 months. Most recently, OpenRoaming was updated on October 15, 2026 and Airtool Pi on October 15, 2026.

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