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.
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.
- One-tap connection
- Stable servers
- Strict no-logs protection
- Privacy protection
- Secure internet connection
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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
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
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
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.
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.
xSimple VPN ships an update every 3 weeks, Conduit, powered by ROS every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | xSimple VPN | Conduit, powered by ROS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XM LLC (US) | Yutaka Kondo |
Customer experience
xSimple VPN
Conduit, powered by ROS
In-app purchases
xSimple VPN
- vip3 Days trial$2.991 Month
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





