Comparison

Robin vs BlueTooth Scanner Plus

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

Head to head
About

Robin

Features
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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: • 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.

About

BlueTooth Scanner Plus

Quickly scan and identify nearby Bluetooth devices like headphones, speakers, and smart gadgets. View device names and signal strength to estimate proximity. Features a clean, user-friendly interface for everyday use.

Highlights
  • Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices
  • View detected device names
  • See signal strength
  • Refresh scans
  • Simple, clean design
Features
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Find nearby Bluetooth devices in seconds. Blue Scanner helps you quickly scan for Bluetooth devices around you and see what’s nearby. Use it to identify headphones, speakers, watches, fitness trackers, smart devices, and other Bluetooth-enabled items. Features: • Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices • View detected device names • See signal strength to estimate how close a device may be • Refresh scans anytime • Simple, clean, easy-to-use design Great for checking what devices are around your home, office, car, or workspace. Blue Scanner is a simple Bluetooth discovery tool built for everyday use. Subscription Terms After the free trial ends, your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial or current billing period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account after confirmation of purchase. Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/talk-or-not/home

Screenshots

Robin4 screens
BlueTooth Scanner Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Robin at 17.0 against BlueTooth Scanner Plus's 26.5. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Robin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BlueTooth Scanner Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Robin versus BlueTooth Scanner Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRobinBlueTooth Scanner Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer博 邢Talk or Not, Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Robin

One-time1
  • Robin Pro$4.99
3 purchases

BlueTooth Scanner Plus

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • monthly premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Robin free?
Robin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlueTooth Scanner Plus free?
BlueTooth Scanner Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Robin or BlueTooth Scanner Plus have ads?
Neither Robin nor BlueTooth Scanner Plus shows ads.

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