Comparison

Star VPN vs Home Expense Tracker & Manager

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

Head to head
About

Star VPN

Enhance your online security and privacy with a fast, encrypted connection. Access websites anonymously and protect your data on public Wi-Fi. Offers unlimited bandwidth and a simple one-tap connection to secure servers.

Highlights
  • Unlimited bandwidth
  • No logs saved
  • One-tap connect
  • Secure public Wi-Fi
  • Anonymous browsing
  • Encrypted internet traffic
Features
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Star VPN is best VPN for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with unlimited bandwidth. No logs saved. No registration required. One tap connect to fastest VPN servers. - Secure your connection Star VPN provides additional level of security while your device connected to WiFi hotspots and other public internet sources. All your internet traffic is strongly encrypted. - Protect your privacy Star VPN lets you access websites and apps anonymously with no concern about being tracked by your ISP or anybody else as your IP address will be changed. You can be a Premium member and get more features through auto-renewing subscription: Month: $9.99 Year: $49.99 - You can use same subscription on up to 6 devices on all supported platforms - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Privacy Policy: https://starvpnapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://starvpnapp.com/terms.html Contact us: https://starvpnapp.com/contact.html

About

Home Expense Tracker & Manager

Manage your finances by tracking and categorizing spending to identify areas for savings. This budget planner offers a clear interface to monitor income and expenses, helping you stay on track with your financial goals.

Highlights
  • Free money tracking
  • Vibrant display
  • Interactive graphs
  • Unlimited expense categorization
  • Budget report scanning
  • Monthly history sorting
  • Expense report sharing
Features
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Home Expense Manager & Budget is your all-in-one personal finance app — designed to help you track every rupee, dollar, or euro you earn and spend, so you always know where your money goes. Track Income & Expenses Log every transaction in seconds. Choose from preset categories or create your own. View your full history at a glance, filter by date or category, and stay in complete control of your daily spending. Budget Manager Set monthly spending limits for each category and watch your budget in real time. Get a clear picture of where you're overspending before it's too late — and build better money habits one month at a time. Multiple Wallets Manage cash, bank accounts, and digital wallets all in one place. Each wallet tracks its own balance separately, giving you a precise view of your finances across every account. Debt Tracker Never forget who owes you money — or who you owe. Log debts, track repayments, and mark them settled when done. Supports both "I owe" and "They owe me" scenarios. Savings Goals Set a savings target, track contributions, and watch your progress grow. Whether you're saving for a vacation, a gadget, or an emergency fund — your goals stay front and centre. Export to CSV Download your full transaction history as a clean spreadsheet with one tap. Perfect for budgeting in Excel, sharing with a partner, or keeping records for tax season. Multiple Currencies Choose your default currency from 180+ countries. All amounts are displayed in your preferred symbol throughout the app. Why Home Expense Manager? • No login required — all data stored privately on your device • Works completely offline — your finances never leave your phone • Clean, intuitive design — add a transaction in under 5 seconds • Biometric App Lock — protect your data with Face ID, Touch ID, or PIN • Dark mode support • Pro plan available — removes ads and unlocks unlimited CSV exports Download Home Expense Manager & Budget and take control of your money today. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://developermeow.s3.amazonaws.com/privacy-policy.html Customer Support: Have questions or feedback? Contact us at codebusterappstore@gmail.com

Screenshots

Star VPN4 screens
Home Expense Tracker & Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Home Expense Tracker & Manager at weekly against Star VPN's every 4 months. Home Expense Tracker & Manager also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Star VPN's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Star VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Home Expense Tracker & Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Star VPN against 4.7 for Home Expense Tracker & Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star VPN has 34K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Star VPN's written reviews are positive against 100% of Home Expense Tracker & Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star VPN ships an update every 4 months, Home Expense Tracker & Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Star VPN versus Home Expense Tracker & Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar VPNHome Expense Tracker & Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34K ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSenight LLCIhsan Ullah

Customer experience

Star VPN

All ratings34,156 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews1,667 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.7%

Home Expense Tracker & Manager

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Star VPN

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Disconnects randomly
  • Subscription issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More server location options
  • Ability to manually select servers
  • Improved compatibility with streaming services

Home Expense Tracker & Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Star VPN

Subscriptions3
  • Premium VPN access 1 Month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium VPN access with trial7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium VPN access 1 Year7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Home Expense Tracker & Manager

Subscriptions3
  • $1.99 / Weekly$1.997 Days
  • $6.99 / Monthly$6.991 Month
  • $34.99 / Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Star VPN free?
Star VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Home Expense Tracker & Manager free?
Home Expense Tracker & Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Star VPN or Home Expense Tracker & Manager?
Star VPN is rated higher. Star VPN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Home Expense Tracker & Manager averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Star VPN or Home Expense Tracker & Manager have ads?
Neither Star VPN nor Home Expense Tracker & Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star VPN or Home Expense Tracker & Manager?
Star VPN ships an update every 4 months, and Home Expense Tracker & Manager weekly. Most recently, Star VPN was updated on November 5, 2026 and Home Expense Tracker & Manager on November 3, 2026.

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