Comparison

Conduit, powered by ROS vs Foxtail

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

Head to head
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.

About

Foxtail

Features
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Foxtail — Positional Streaming Be part of the experience. Not just the audience. Foxtail transforms your phone into a spatial node — streaming your real-world position into immersive live experiences, concerts, domes, and LED environments in real time. Move through the space. Shape the sound. Influence the visuals. Your physical presence becomes part of the show. How it works Foxtail uses your phone's built-in AR tracking to stream your position to the venue's live experience engine. No special hardware. No headset. Just you, your phone, and the space around you. Built for — Immersive domes and planetariums — LED wall and large-format screen venues — Live concerts and festival experiences — Immersive theater and interactive installations Features — Real-time 6DOF position streaming — Ultra-low latency WebSocket connection — Simple session joining via QR code or code entry — Works with iOS ARKit — No account required Free to use. Just show up, scan, and become part of the experience.

Screenshots

Conduit, powered by ROS4 screens
Foxtail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Foxtail at none against Conduit, powered by ROS's 5. Foxtail also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.0). Conduit, powered by ROS's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Conduit, powered by ROS sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Foxtail asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Conduit, powered by ROS ships an update every 4 days, Foxtail every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Conduit, powered by ROS versus Foxtail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConduit, powered by ROSFoxtail
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYutaka KondoFoxy Ninja Studios

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Conduit, powered by ROS

One-time5
  • Background Mode$0.99
  • Game Controller$0.99
  • Back Cameras$1.99
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  • LiDAR Sensor$1.99
  • Recording Export$2.99
None

Foxtail

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Conduit, powered by ROS free?
Conduit, powered by ROS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Foxtail free?
Foxtail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Conduit, powered by ROS or Foxtail have ads?
Neither Conduit, powered by ROS nor Foxtail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Conduit, powered by ROS or Foxtail?
Conduit, powered by ROS ships an update every 4 days, and Foxtail every 9 days. Most recently, Conduit, powered by ROS was updated on October 16, 2026 and Foxtail on October 15, 2026.

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