Comparison

Robin vs Tokenman

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

Tokenman

Monitor your AI API token usage across different providers in a single dashboard. Set custom alarms to manage your usage windows and receive alerts before you hit your limits. Keep track of your AI quota without guessing.

Highlights
  • Unified AI provider dashboard
  • Customizable wake-up alarms for usage windows
  • Home-screen widgets for quick status checks
  • Low usage threshold notifications
  • Background auto-refresh
  • Multi-account and multi-provider support
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Stop guessing how much of your AI quota is left. Tokenman monitors your usage across Claude and ChatGPT (Codex) in one dashboard — so you know exactly how close you are to hitting your 5-hour or 7-day limit before you hit it. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • See every provider at a glance One clean dashboard with per-account rings and progress bars. Sort by who's using the most. • Wake Claude Alarm Your 5-hour window starts at your first message — so start it on your schedule, not after your work has already started. Set a one-time or repeating alarm, tap Wake Claude when it rings, and your session opens right there. Pick the time, the days, the sound, and which accounts to wake. Requires iOS 26 or later. • Home-screen widget Configure the small widget for any account. See your 5-hour and 7-day usage without opening the app. • Alerts when you're running low Optional push notifications at 70% and 90%. Never get cut off mid-conversation because you weren't watching. • Auto-refresh in the background Your data stays fresh even when the app is closed. Come back to the current number, not a stale one. • Multi-account, multi-provider Track separate Claude or ChatGPT accounts for whatever purpose you use them — personal, work, side project, client work, or a shared team seat. Each account shows its own usage rings, alerts, and last-updated timestamp. FREE VERSION INCLUDES • 1 AI provider account • 1 wake-up alarm • Auto-refresh every 15 minutes • Threshold notifications TOKENMAN PRO Unlock the full experience: • Add unlimited AI provider accounts • Unlimited wake-up alarms • Faster 5-minute auto-refresh • Home-screen widget with live data • No ads Available as a monthly or yearly subscription. PRIVACY FIRST • No account signup required • No analytics on your usage data • All credentials stored in iOS Keychain • Deleting the app removes everything Available in English, 繁體中文, 简体中文, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, 日本語, 한국어, and Português. Terms of Use (EULA): https://apmall.tw/token_watch/eula.html

Screenshots

Robin4 screens
Tokenman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Robin at none against Tokenman's shown. Robin also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Tokenman sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Robin ships an update weekly, Tokenman every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Robin versus Tokenman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRobinTokenman
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer博 邢SHIH-WEI CHEN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Robin

One-time1
  • Robin Pro$14.99
2 purchases

Tokenman

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.291 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$1.991 Year

Questions

Is Robin free?
Robin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tokenman free?
Tokenman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Robin or Tokenman have ads?
Tokenman shows ads; Robin does not.
Which is updated more often, Robin or Tokenman?
Robin ships an update weekly, and Tokenman every 6 weeks. Most recently, Robin was updated on September 21, 2026 and Tokenman on September 28, 2026.

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