WX SmartControl vs Airtool Pi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WX SmartControl
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With this application you can control your WXsmart soldering station
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WX SmartControl at Free against Airtool Pi's $14.99. WX SmartControl also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
WX SmartControl is free to download; Airtool Pi costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WX SmartControl ships an update every 2 months, Airtool Pi every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WX SmartControl | Airtool Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Weller Tools GmbH | Intuitibits LLC |
In-app purchases
WX SmartControl
No in-app purchases
Airtool Pi
No in-app purchases
Questions
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