Comparison

Conduit, powered by ROS vs iRTSP

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

iRTSP

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iRTSP turns your iPhone into a professional RTSP camera server. Stream your camera and microphone live over your local network to any standard player — VLC, ffmpeg, OBS, Blender, or your own code — with a full suite of time-synchronized sensor channels for robotics, AR, and computer-vision work. STREAMING • Standard RTSP (RFC 2326) server — connect from VLC, ffmpeg, OBS, or any RTSP client • H.264 or HEVC video with AAC audio and RTCP audio/video sync • Front or back cameras, multi-lens zoom • Optional username / password authentication • Bonjour discovery — the app shows its rtsp:// URL and a scannable QR code PRO CAMERA CONTROLS • Manual ISO, shutter, focus, white balance, and exposure • AF / AE / AWB locks, EV compensation, torch control • Apple Log on supported devices • Save and recall named, color-coded camera profiles SENSOR DATA FOR VIO / ROBOTICS / AR (all opt-in) • IMU: accelerometer, gyroscope, and fused device motion, with live camera intrinsics • GPS location, compass heading, and barometric altitude • LiDAR metric depth on Pro devices • ARKit 6DOF world-tracking pose Every stream is time-stamped against the same clock as the video, so the data lines up frame-for-frame. PRIVACY Everything streams peer-to-peer on your own Wi-Fi or hotspot. No account, no cloud, no data collection — nothing ever leaves your local network. iRTSP is built for makers, researchers, and anyone who needs a high-quality, low-latency iPhone camera and sensor feed.

Screenshots

Conduit, powered by ROS4 screens
iRTSP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Conduit, powered by ROS at Free against iRTSP's $3.99. Conduit, powered by ROS also leads on device support (3 vs 1). iRTSP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Conduit, powered by ROS is free to download; iRTSP costs $3.99 up front. Conduit, powered by ROS sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. iRTSP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Conduit, powered by ROS ships an update every 4 days, iRTSP every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Conduit, powered by ROS versus iRTSP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConduit, powered by ROSiRTSP
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYutaka KondoRyan Rudes

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

iRTSP

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 iRTSP free?
iRTSP costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Conduit, powered by ROS or iRTSP have ads?
Neither Conduit, powered by ROS nor iRTSP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Conduit, powered by ROS or iRTSP?
Conduit, powered by ROS ships an update every 4 days, and iRTSP every 2 days. Most recently, Conduit, powered by ROS was updated on October 16, 2026 and iRTSP on October 10, 2026.

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