# SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 vs Cursor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cursor at 60% against SensorStream, powered by ROS 2's 0%. Cursor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (868 vs 1). SensorStream, powered by ROS 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cursor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per month. SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cursor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cursor has 868 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SensorStream, powered by ROS 2's written reviews are positive against 60% of Cursor's.

SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 ships an update every 5 days, Cursor every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 | Cursor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensorstream-powered-by-ros-2/id6764622202/reviews) | **[4.7 (868 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursor/id6767085653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **868** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **59.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 12 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Martijn Habers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895853530) | [Anysphere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824040349) |

## What reviewers say

### SensorStream, powered by ROS 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensorstream-powered-by-ros-2/id6764622202)

This app transforms your iPhone into a powerful sensor platform, streaming LiDAR depth, RGB camera, IMU, and GPS data to your computer. It's designed for robotics development and research, offering both Wi-Fi and USB connection options for seamless integration with ROS 2.

**Highlights:** LiDAR depth streaming, RGB camera feed, IMU data (accelerometer, gyroscope), GPS location data, Wi-Fi and USB transport options, ROS 2 integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cursor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursor/id6767085653)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #4 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Build, review, and ship software from anywhere using AI agents. Implement changes, fix bugs, and manage projects remotely. Verify work with demos and provide visual feedback to agents.

**Highlights:** Launch coding agents from anywhere, Track and manage engineering work, Review screenshots and videos of changes, Annotate images for visual feedback, Inspect diffs and merge pull requests, Communicate with agents via voice, Understand codebases faster

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $25.99 | per month |
| Pro+ | $77.99 | per month |
| Ultra | $259.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 free?

SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cursor free?

Cursor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 or Cursor?

Cursor is rated higher. SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cursor averages 4.7 from 868 ratings.

### Do SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 or Cursor have ads?

Neither SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 nor Cursor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 or Cursor?

SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 ships an update every 5 days, and Cursor every 6 days. Most recently, SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 was updated on October 11, 2026 and Cursor on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*