Comparison

WX SmartControl 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

WX SmartControl

Features
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With this application you can control your WXsmart soldering station

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

WX SmartControl4 screens
Airtool Pi4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WX SmartControl versus Airtool Pi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWX SmartControlAirtool Pi
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeller Tools GmbHIntuitibits LLC

In-app purchases

None

WX SmartControl

No in-app purchases

None

Airtool Pi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WX SmartControl free?
WX SmartControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Airtool Pi free?
Airtool Pi costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do WX SmartControl or Airtool Pi have ads?
Neither WX SmartControl nor Airtool Pi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WX SmartControl or Airtool Pi?
WX SmartControl ships an update every 2 months, and Airtool Pi every 4 months. Most recently, WX SmartControl was updated on October 10, 2026 and Airtool Pi on October 15, 2026.

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