Airtool Pi vs netool.io Pro2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
netool.io Pro2
This utility app connects to specialized hardware for network testing and automation. It offers faster configuration, enhanced reliability, and advanced features like SSH automation for tagged and untagged ports. Supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connection
- Network automation via SSH
- Discovery Protocol
- DHCP Detection
- VLAN ID detection
- PCAP Capture
- ARP Scanning
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This is the companion app for your new netool.io Pro2. The new netool.io Pro2 hardware is 5 times faster and brings Bluetooth to be able to connect quickly without the need to use Wi-fi. The netool Pro2 is the second version of the Pro line. Time is valuable, so with the faster hardware means faster configuration changes and a smoother experience. Using ether Bluetooth or Wi-Fi you can connect the netool.io Pro2 app to your netool.io Pro2 tester and network automation tool. The netool.io Pro2 is not just faster but more reliable which means we had to write a new app for the new hardware to get the speed and reliability we needed. The netool.pro2 brings the features of the Lite and adds networking automation using SSH. netool.io Pro2's Features - Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connection support - Discovery Protocol - DHCP Detection - Tag VLAN ID detection - Internet Detection - Flash Port Mode - Save Discovery to Tag Discovery - netool.cloud Support - Share Functions - Trace Route - 802.1X Support - PCAP Capture to USB Drive - Untagged Port Configuration Automation - Tagged VLAN Port Configuration Automation - IF/Then Switch Configuration Automation - ARP Scanning
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Airtool Pi at 100% against netool.io Pro2's 0%. Airtool Pi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). netool.io Pro2's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). 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
netool.io Pro2 is free to download; Airtool Pi costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Airtool Pi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Airtool Pi's written reviews are positive against 0% of netool.io Pro2's.
Airtool Pi ships an update every 4 months, netool.io Pro2 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Airtool Pi | netool.io Pro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 4.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Intuitibits LLC | Netool LLC |
Customer experience
Airtool Pi
netool.io Pro2
In-app purchases
Airtool Pi
No in-app purchases
netool.io Pro2
No in-app purchases
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