# SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 vs Tinca

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tinca at 100% against SensorStream, powered by ROS 2's 0%. Tinca also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). SensorStream, powered by ROS 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tinca sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tinca holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SensorStream, powered by ROS 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tinca's.

SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 ships an update every 5 days, Tinca every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 | Tinca |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensorstream-powered-by-ros-2/id6764622202/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinca-ros-2-robot-control/id6782342127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martijn Habers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895853530) | [BENJAMIN ANDRES ARRATIA URIBE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782342129) |

## 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


### Tinca

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinca-ros-2-robot-control/id6782342127)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a custom control panel for ROS 2 robots. Easily build dashboards with drag-and-drop widgets for teleoperation, telemetry, and video feeds. Includes safety features like an always-on E-Stop.

**Highlights:** Customizable dashboard builder, Drag-and-drop widgets, ROS 2 robot connection (WebSocket, rosbridge), Teleoperation, telemetry, and video widgets, On-screen E-Stop button, Portrait and landscape layouts

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tinca Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## 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 Tinca free?

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

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

Tinca is rated higher. SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tinca averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 ships an update every 5 days, and Tinca every 4 days. Most recently, SensorStream, powered by ROS 2 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tinca on October 31, 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.*