# SSH VPN vs Conduit, powered by ROS

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.

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.

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.

SSH VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, Conduit, powered by ROS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH VPN | Conduit, powered by ROS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-vpn-port-forwarding/id6471132702/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conduit-powered-by-ros/id6757171237/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #194 | **#127** |
| Size | 23 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hexa Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702698881) | [Yutaka Kondo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863062257) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-vpn-port-forwarding/id6471132702)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro - One-Time | $24.99 | one-time |


### Conduit, powered by ROS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conduit-powered-by-ros/id6757171237)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Background Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Controller | $0.99 | one-time |
| Back Cameras | $1.99 | one-time |
| LiDAR Sensor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recording Export | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 24, 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 #194 in the App Store charts, and Conduit, powered by ROS at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*