MAX VPN vs Conduit, powered by ROS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MAX VPN
This app provides a secure and private internet connection with fast speeds. It offers multi-platform support and includes tools for network information and speed testing. Enjoy unrestricted access to the web with a simple one-click connection.
- Secure and private internet connection
- Fast connection speeds
- Multi-platform support
- One-click connection
- Speed Test tool
- Wi-Fi Info tool
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Registered in the UK Your data is never monitored or shared with any third party. Ultimate Speed & Full Access Premium IPLC lines + Smart Routing for lightning-fast connections Multi-platform clients with no device limits Simple & Easy to Use One-click connection to access the entire internet No configuration required, seamless experience Safe & Private No logs kept, ensuring total privacy Encrypted traffic for maximum security Multi-Platform Support No device or platform limits Additional Tools Speed Test to check real-time download and upload speeds Wi-Fi Info for essential network details Download now for free and experience the internet at full speed. MAX Accelerator – One-click to unlock the world.
Conduit, powered by ROS
Transform your iOS device into a ROS 2 sensor publisher. Stream real-time data from 12 sensor types directly to ROS 2 systems using the Zenoh protocol. Offers configurable publishing rates and quality of service settings.
- 12 sensor types supported
- Direct ROS 2 integration
- Dual ROS 2 distribution support
- Configurable publishing rates
- Quality of Service configuration
- Background publishing (Premium)
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Conduit transforms your iOS device into a powerful ROS 2 sensor publisher. Stream real-time sensor data directly to ROS 2 systems via Zenoh protocol - no bridge required. FEATURES: - 12 Sensor Types: IMU, Magnetometer, GPS, Barometer, Illuminance, Cameras, LiDAR, Microphone, Battery, Game Controller, Proximity, and Thermal sensors - Direct ROS 2 Integration: Publishes native ROS 2 messages compatible with rmw_zenoh_cpp - Dual Version Support: Works with both ROS 2 Humble and Jazzy distributions - Configurable Publishing: Adjust rates from 1-100Hz per sensor - Quality of Service: Full ROS 2 QoS configuration (reliability, durability, history) - Background Publishing: Continue streaming data while app is in background (Premium) FREE SENSORS: - IMU (accelerometer + gyroscope) at up to 100Hz - Magnetometer for compass/heading data - Barometer for altitude estimation - GPS location with NavSatFix messages - Front camera with compressed images - Battery state monitoring - Proximity and thermal sensors PREMIUM FEATURES (In-App Purchase): - Back Cameras (Wide, Ultra Wide, Telephoto) - LiDAR/Depth sensor (iPhone 12 Pro and later) - Game Controller input - Background publishing mode USE CASES: - Mobile robotics research and development - Sensor fusion experiments - Real-world ROS 2 testing on iOS - Data collection for ML/AI training - Educational robotics projects REQUIREMENTS: - Zenoh router (rmw_zenohd) running on local network - ROS 2 Humble or Jazzy with rmw_zenoh_cpp - iOS 16.0 or later This app is designed for robotics developers and researchers who want to integrate iOS sensor data into their ROS 2 workflows.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MAX VPN at none against Conduit, powered by ROS's 5. MAX VPN also leads on chart position (#113 vs unranked). Conduit, powered by ROS's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Conduit, powered by ROS sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MAX VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.
MAX VPN ships an update fortnightly, Conduit, powered by ROS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAX VPN | Conduit, powered by ROS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #113 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BYTEBURN | Yutaka Kondo |
Customer experience
MAX VPN
Conduit, powered by ROS
In-app purchases
MAX VPN
No in-app purchases
Conduit, powered by ROS
- Background Mode$0.99
- Game Controller$0.99
- Back Cameras$1.99
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- LiDAR Sensor$1.99
- Recording Export$2.99








