Chaterm vs Robin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Chaterm
This app allows users to execute commands in natural language, automate tasks with AI agents, and diagnose/repair system faults. It offers explainable and auditable command generation with interactive security confirmations.
- Natural language command execution
- AI agent automation
- Fault diagnosis and repair
- Explainable and auditable commands
- Interactive security confirmations
- Semantic parsing and intent alignment
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What can you do with Chaterm Execute commands in natural language: Express your requirements in one sentence, automatically generate and execute secure and auditable commands. Agent Automation: Set goals โ Plan steps โ Execute commands โ Complete tasks. Fault diagnosis and repair: Capable of understanding the output error messages and automatically analyzing to locate problems in a large number of system logs Core capabilities and characteristics Natural language understanding: Semantic parsing and intent alignment across command families. Explainable and auditable: Review plans and commands before execution; After execution, keep records for easy retrospection and compliance. Security and Confirmation: Interactive confirmation before critical operations to reduce the risk of accidental deletion or modification. Applicable population Developer/DevOps/SRE: Daily Operations and maintenance, scripting, and troubleshooting for efficiency improvement. Learners and beginners: You can safely complete tasks without rote memorization of commands. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Robin
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Robin turns your iPhone into a control panel for remote packet capture. It connects over SSH to your own OpenWrt router or Linux host, runs tcpdump remotely, and sends a standard pcap straight back to your iPhone. Robin offers two capture sources: โข Air capture โ use monitor mode on a compatible Wi-Fi radio to capture 802.11 frames. Robin can scan nearby access points and configure the radio, channel, and width. โข Interface capture โ capture packets visible to an existing Linux interface such as br-lan or eth0. Monitor-mode support is not required, and Robin does not change the interface state. Robin does not require jailbreaking your iPhone or attaching a USB Wi-Fi adapter to it. The capture runs on the remote host; your iPhone handles connection, detection, configuration, control, and download. Robin is not a generic SSH client. It is a guided workflow built for remote packet capture: โข Connect โ securely over SSH with password or Ed25519/RSA key authentication. Passphrase-protected private keys are supported, and host keys are pinned on first use. โข Detect โ check whether air and interface capture are available, including radios, Linux interfaces, required tools, and permissions. โข Configure โ choose a capture source, channel, or network interface, then add an optional BPF filter, stop timer, and output directory. โข Filter โ get basic BPF validation as you type, with common examples, a combination builder, and a syntax reference. โข Capture โ start a detached tcpdump task that keeps running if SSH disconnects. Interface capture excludes the current SSH control connection by default and has a protective file-size limit. โข Download โ pull the .pcap to your iPhone and open it in Wireshark or your tool of choice. WORKS WITH: โข OpenWrt routers, usually with root login โข Regular Linux hosts using an existing active network interface โข A monitor-mode-compatible Wi-Fi radio for air capture; interface capture does not require one โข Root, file capabilities, passwordless sudo, or password-based sudo โข Standard Dropbear / OpenSSH targets, with no SFTP required BUILT FOR: Network engineers, Wi-Fi troubleshooters, and security researchers who need a fast, portable way to collect pcaps from infrastructure they own or are authorized to test. GOOD TO KNOW: โข Robin requires an SSH-accessible remote device with tcpdump. Only air capture requires Wi-Fi monitor mode. โข Captures survive SSH disconnects and can be resumed after reconnecting. โข Credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain, never on the remote device. โข Air capture on a single-radio router may drop your Wi-Fi control link. Interface capture does not switch the radio mode, and Robin warns you when the air-capture risk applies. Robin is a capture and transfer tool. Use it only on networks you own or have explicit permission to test. Capturing traffic on networks without authorization may be illegal in your jurisdiction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Robin at weekly against Chaterm's fortnightly. Chaterm's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Chaterm sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month and Robin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Chaterm ships an update fortnightly, Robin weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chaterm | Robin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INTSIG PTE. LTD. | ๅ ้ข |
In-app purchases
Chaterm
- Pro Monthly$19.001 Month
- Ultra Monthly$59.001 Month
- Pro Yearly$199.001 Year
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- Ultra Yearly$599.001 Year
- Pro Monthly$19.00
- Ultra Monthly$59.00
- Pro Yearly$199.00
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- Ultra Yearly$599.00
Robin
- Robin Pro$14.99









