Comparison

SSH VPN vs Conduit, powered by ROS

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

Head to head
About

SSH VPN

This VPN app offers secure tunneling via SSH with UDP Gateway support and port forwarding. It allows sharing network connections and provides Wi-Fi security on public hotspots. The app is designed for stealth, stability, and minimal resource usage.

Highlights
  • Port Forwarding
  • Share socks and http over Network/LAN
  • SSH tunneling with UDP Gateway
  • Wi-Fi Security on Public Hotspots
  • Minimalist and low RAM usage
  • Stealth and stable connection
Features
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SSH VPN is a VPN app that can tunnel SSH via DNS with UDP Gateway (UDPGW) support And Port Forwarding. Simple and Easy Tunneling VPN with our VPN Client App. Features: - Port Forwarding - Share socks and http over Network - Share socks and http over Lan - Minimalist, no exaggerations - Low RAM usage. - Stealth and stable, no need to log in and register, easy to use - Does not save any user log information - Wi-Fi Security when using Public Hotspots - Protect your network IP and privacy security - Unmatched network speed and performance Terms of Services: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hexasoftware.dev/ssh-vpn-ios/ Using SSH VPN for tunneling your internet connection does not guarantee to increase your internet speed it always depends on your network provider.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 12 sensor types supported
  • Direct ROS 2 integration
  • Dual ROS 2 distribution support
  • Configurable publishing rates
  • Quality of Service configuration
  • Background publishing (Premium)
Features
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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.

Screenshots

SSH VPN4 screens
Conduit, powered by ROS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Conduit, powered by ROS at 5.0 against SSH VPN's 3.8. Conduit, powered by ROS also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). SSH VPN's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (25 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SSH VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Conduit, powered by ROS sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Conduit, powered by ROS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSH VPN has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of SSH VPN's written reviews are positive against 50% of Conduit, powered by ROS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSH VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, Conduit, powered by ROS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SSH VPN versus Conduit, powered by ROS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH VPNConduit, powered by ROS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (25 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#162#78 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHexa SoftwareYutaka Kondo

Customer experience

SSH VPN

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.7%

Conduit, powered by ROS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SSH VPN

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annually3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - One-Time$24.99
5 purchases

Conduit, powered by ROS

One-time5
  • Background Mode$0.99
  • Game Controller$0.99
  • Back Cameras$1.99
Show 2 more
  • LiDAR Sensor$1.99
  • Recording Export$2.99

Questions

Is SSH VPN free?
SSH VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Conduit, powered by ROS free?
Conduit, powered by ROS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SSH VPN or Conduit, powered by ROS?
Conduit, powered by ROS is rated higher. SSH VPN averages 3.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Conduit, powered by ROS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SSH VPN or Conduit, powered by ROS have ads?
Neither SSH VPN nor Conduit, powered by ROS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSH VPN or Conduit, powered by ROS?
SSH VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, and Conduit, powered by ROS every 4 days. Most recently, SSH VPN was updated on October 22, 2026 and Conduit, powered by ROS on October 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, SSH VPN or Conduit, powered by ROS?
SSH VPN currently peaks at #162 in the App Store charts, and Conduit, powered by ROS at #78. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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