Comparison

Conduit vs XConnect

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

Head to head
About

Conduit

Manage all your remote connections, including SSH, RDP, and VNC, from a single, secure mobile app. Organize credentials, access servers, and control workstations with an encrypted vault and cloud sync.

Highlights
  • Encrypted credential vault
  • Multi-protocol support (SSH, RDP, VNC, Web)
  • Full SSH terminal emulator
  • Remote desktop (RDP) with touch gestures
  • VNC client
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Folder organization and search
Features
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Conduit is a complete remote connection manager built for IT professionals, developers, and sysadmins who need fast, secure access to their infrastructure from anywhere. CREATE & MANAGE YOUR VAULT ON MOBILE Get started right from your iPhone or iPad — create encrypted vaults, add and edit connection entries, manage credentials, and organize everything into folders. No desktop app required. MULTI-PROTOCOL SUPPORT Connect to any server or workstation using SSH, RDP, VNC, or web sessions — all from a single, unified interface. No need to juggle multiple apps. FULL SSH TERMINAL A complete terminal emulator with support for keyboard shortcuts, cursor rendering, and session persistence. Run commands, manage servers, and troubleshoot issues on the go. REMOTE DESKTOP (RDP) Access Windows desktops and servers with full graphical RDP sessions. Supports touch gestures for seamless navigation on iPhone and iPad. VNC REMOTE ACCESS Connect to macOS, Linux, and other VNC-enabled machines with a high-performance VNC client built on modern Swift frameworks. WEB SESSIONS Launch authenticated web sessions to management consoles, dashboards, and internal tools — complete with credential autofill from your encrypted vault. ENCRYPTED CREDENTIAL VAULT Your passwords, SSH keys, and connection details are protected with AES-256-GCM encryption and secured behind biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID). Credentials never leave your device unencrypted. CLOUD SYNC Sync your vault across devices securely. Your connections and credentials stay encrypted end-to-end and are available wherever you need them. ORGANIZED WORKSPACE Group connections into folders, search across your vault, and launch sessions with a single tap. Designed for professionals managing dozens or hundreds of connections. BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD A native SwiftUI experience optimized for both iPhone and iPad, with responsive layouts and full keyboard support for iPad Pro users. KEY FEATURES - Create and edit vaults directly on mobile - Add, edit, and organize connection entries - SSH terminal with full keyboard and cursor support - RDP remote desktop with touch gesture navigation - VNC client for macOS, Linux, and more - Web sessions with credential autofill - AES-256-GCM encrypted vault - Face ID & Touch ID biometric unlock - iCloud sync across devices - Folder organization and search - Auto-lock with configurable timeout - Dark mode support

About

XConnect

Features
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XConnect brings SSH, Telnet, SFTP and Windows Remote Desktop together in one app built for iPhone. Manage Linux servers, reach Windows machines and move files, all from your pocket. REMOTE DESKTOP THAT WORKS ON A PHONE XConnect includes a full RDP client, not screen mirroring. Switch between trackpad and direct touch, scroll with two fingers, pinch to zoom, right-click, and use a hardware keyboard with sticky modifier keys. A TERMINAL MADE FOR TOUCH • A dedicated key row puts arrows, Ctrl and other essentials above the keyboard • Full-screen mode for long sessions • SSH with password or key authentication, plus Telnet for legacy devices • Jump hosts work like OpenSSH ProxyJump, so you can reach servers on private networks AN AI ASSISTANT THAT GETS THINGS DONE Describe the task, such as "check how much disk space is left", and the assistant plans it, runs the commands on your server, reads the real output and reports back. Before anything destructive, it stops and asks for your confirmation. Connect the AI provider of your choice. SCRIPTS, READY TO RUN Start with ready-made scripts for backups, disk usage, Docker, listening ports, failed services and more. View and edit them on your phone, or write your own, then run them on any connected server. SFTP FILE MANAGEMENT Browse remote directories, filter by files or folders, and upload or download with a tap. LOCAL FIRST, PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your connections, groups, scripts and keys are stored encrypted on your device. No account is needed to use SSH, Telnet and SFTP. When you want your setup on more devices, turn on sync: it is end-to-end encrypted, so the server never sees your data in plain text. XCONNECT PRO Free: SSH, Telnet, SFTP, the script library and one jump host. Pro unlocks: • Remote Desktop (RDP) • The AI assistant • Running scripts from the terminal • Unlimited jump hosts • End-to-end encrypted cloud sync across your devices XConnect Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Pro is tied to your XConnect account, so sign in first to subscribe. Terms of Use: https://xconnectapp.com/ios/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://xconnectapp.com/ios/privacy.html

Screenshots

Conduit4 screens
XConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Conduit at none against XConnect's 3. XConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. XConnect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Conduit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Conduit versus XConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConduitXConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB58 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperChristopher Vautour振海 张

In-app purchases

None

Conduit

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

XConnect

Subscriptions2
  • XConnect Pro3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Unlock Pro3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • XConnect Pro Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Conduit free?
Conduit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XConnect free?
XConnect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Conduit or XConnect have ads?
Neither Conduit nor XConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Conduit or XConnect?
Conduit ships an update weekly, and XConnect weekly. Most recently, Conduit was updated on October 24, 2026 and XConnect on October 24, 2026.

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