Comparison

Airtool Pi vs VPN

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

Head to head
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.

About

VPN

This app provides intelligent network management for iOS devices. It allows users to easily import server nodes, switch proxy modes, and capture all network traffic. Advanced rule management enables precise control over connections and ad blocking.

Highlights
  • One-click server node import
  • Multiple proxy modes
  • HTTP, HTTPS, and TCP traffic capture
  • Advanced rule configuration
  • Traffic usage monitoring
  • Ad blocking
  • Local DNS mapping
Features
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English (Polished Promotional Version) FlyShadow – Your Smart Rule-Based Proxy Solution FlyShadow is a powerful, rule-based proxy client for iPhone and iPad, designed for seamless and intelligent network management. One-click import of server nodes for instant setup. Switch effortlessly between different proxy modes. Start your proxy connection with a single tap. Simple, intuitive interface – easy for anyone to use. Advanced Traffic Control & Rule Management Capture all HTTP, HTTPS, and TCP traffic from any app on your device, and redirect it to your proxy server. Configure precise rules using domain matches, domain suffixes, keywords, CIDR IP ranges, or GeoIP lookup. Monitor traffic usage and network speed across WiFi, cellular, direct, and proxy connections. Import rule files from URLs or iCloud Drive. Block ads efficiently using domain and user-agent rules. Local DNS mapping for faster and more reliable connections.

Screenshots

Airtool Pi4 screens
VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VPN at Free against Airtool Pi's $14.99. VPN also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (14 vs 18.6). Airtool Pi's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads 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

VPN is free to download; Airtool Pi costs $14.99 up front. VPN sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Airtool Pi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Airtool Pi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airtool Pi has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Airtool Pi ships an update every 4 months, VPN weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Airtool Pi versus VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirtool PiVPN
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.614 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB28 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperIntuitibits LLCOrangePlusZero LLC

Customer experience

Airtool Pi

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

VPN

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Airtool Pi

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

VPN

One-time10
  • Monthly Light Plan$2.99
  • Semi-Annual Light Plan$17.99
  • Semi-Annual Standard Plan$23.49
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  • Quarterly Premium Plan$24.99
  • Annual Light Plan$35.49
  • Lifetime Plan V2$42.49
  • Annual Standard Plan$46.49
  • Semi-Annual Premium Plan$48.49
  • Lifetime Plan V3$94.99
  • Annual Premium Plan$96.99

Questions

Is Airtool Pi free?
Airtool Pi costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VPN free?
VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Airtool Pi or VPN?
Airtool Pi is rated higher. Airtool Pi averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while VPN averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Airtool Pi or VPN have ads?
Neither Airtool Pi nor VPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Airtool Pi or VPN?
Airtool Pi ships an update every 4 months, and VPN weekly. Most recently, Airtool Pi was updated on September 25, 2026 and VPN on September 14, 2026.

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