Comparison

xSimple 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

xSimple VPN

This service provides a fast, secure, and private internet connection with a simple one-tap setup. It offers stable servers and a strict no-logs policy to ensure your online activities remain confidential.

Highlights
  • One-tap connection
  • Stable servers
  • Strict no-logs protection
  • Privacy protection
  • Secure internet connection
Features
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xSimple VPN makes it easy to choose a VPN location and manage your connection on iPhone and iPad. See your selected location, access level, and connection status in one place. CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION Use Auto selection or choose Shanghai, Singapore, or New York. Shanghai is available without a paid VIP subscription. Singapore and New York require VIP access. Available locations and access requirements are shown in the app. CONNECT WITH LESS TAPPING Connect and disconnect from the app, add a Home Screen or Lock Screen widget, or use the Control Center toggle on iOS 18 or later. Initial VPN setup, device authentication, or opening the app may be required. CHOOSE A ROUTING MODE Shanghai supports Global, Local, and Music modes. Global routes traffic through the selected VPN location. Local focuses on connections to China, while Music routes traffic for supported music services. Supported modes depend on your selected location. MADE FOR EVERYDAY USE Switch between English and Simplified Chinese, view your access status, restore an App Store purchase, and manage your account from the app. VIP SUBSCRIPTION An optional auto-renewable subscription provides VIP access. The current price, billing period, and any eligible offer are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.xmaillc.com/xsimple-privacy.html#policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://www.xmaillc.com/#contact

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

xSimple VPN3 screens
Conduit, powered by ROS4 screens

Verdict

The call

xSimple VPN and Conduit, powered by ROS both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of xSimple VPN's written reviews are positive against 50% of Conduit, powered by ROS's. Conduit, powered by ROS's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. xSimple VPN sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for xSimple VPN against 5.0 for Conduit, powered by ROS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of xSimple VPN's written reviews are positive against 50% of Conduit, powered by ROS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xSimple VPN ships an update every 3 weeks, Conduit, powered by ROS every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
xSimple VPN versus Conduit, powered by ROS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxSimple VPNConduit, powered by ROS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXM LLC (US)Yutaka Kondo

Customer experience

xSimple VPN

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

1 purchases

xSimple VPN

Subscriptions1
  • vip3 Days trial$2.991 Month
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 xSimple VPN free?
xSimple 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, xSimple VPN or Conduit, powered by ROS?
xSimple VPN and Conduit, powered by ROS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do xSimple VPN or Conduit, powered by ROS have ads?
Neither xSimple VPN nor Conduit, powered by ROS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xSimple VPN or Conduit, powered by ROS?
xSimple VPN ships an update every 3 weeks, and Conduit, powered by ROS every 4 days. Most recently, xSimple VPN was updated on October 28, 2026 and Conduit, powered by ROS on October 28, 2026.

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