NanoTerm vs Robin

NanoTerm is a fast, native SSH client and terminal for iPhone and iPad, built for developers and system administrators who manage remote servers on the go. Connect over SSH, transfer files with SFTP, keep an eye on your servers, and manage Docker containers — all from a clean, native interface with strong security built in. TERMINAL & SSH • Native SSH terminal with full keyboard support, customizable themes and fonts • Command history and autocomplete • Organize hosts into groups, with automatic OS detection • Connect through jump hosts (bastion) and SOCKS5 / HTTP proxies AUTHENTICATION & SECURITY • Password and SSH key authentication (Ed25519, RSA) • Generate hardware-backed keys in the Secure Enclave, protected by Face ID / Touch ID • Host key verification (trust on first use) with an alert when a server's key changes • Lock the app with Face ID or a PIN • Optional post-quantum key exchange FILES (SFTP) • Browse the remote file system • Upload, download, rename and delete files, and create folders SERVER MONITORING • Real-time CPU, memory, network and disk metrics • Daily and monthly network traffic usage • Availability of some metrics depends on the server's environment DOCKER • View running containers and their stats • Start, stop, restart and remove containers • Quick deploy SNIPPETS • Save and reuse your common commands FILES APP INTEGRATION • Your servers become locations in the system Files app • Browse remote directories and open files in place • Edit and save straight back to the server • Upload, rename, move, delete, and create folders • Works with password and ED25519 key auth — proxy and jump-chain hosts included • Reach any server file from any app's document picker • Choose which hosts appear, per host SYNC & PRIVACY • Optional iCloud sync for your hosts, snippets and known hosts across devices • Credentials are stored in the device keychain • Universal app for iPhone and iPad NanoTerm keeps the essentials fast and the interface clean, so you can reach your servers in seconds.

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: • Air capture — 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. • Interface capture — 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: • Connect — securely over SSH with password or Ed25519/RSA key authentication. Passphrase-protected private keys are supported, and host keys are pinned on first use. • Detect — check whether air and interface capture are available, including radios, Linux interfaces, required tools, and permissions. • Configure — choose a capture source, channel, or network interface, then add an optional BPF filter, stop timer, and output directory. • Filter — get basic BPF validation as you type, with common examples, a combination builder, and a syntax reference. • Capture — 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. • Download — pull the .pcap to your iPhone and open it in Wireshark or your tool of choice. WORKS WITH: • OpenWrt routers, usually with root login • Regular Linux hosts using an existing active network interface • A monitor-mode-compatible Wi-Fi radio for air capture; interface capture does not require one • Root, file capabilities, passwordless sudo, or password-based sudo • 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: • Robin requires an SSH-accessible remote device with tcpdump. Only air capture requires Wi-Fi monitor mode. • Captures survive SSH disconnects and can be resumed after reconnecting. • Credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain, never on the remote device. • 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.