# WinboxMobile vs Star Debug

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Star Debug at 100% against WinboxMobile's 27%. Star Debug also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). WinboxMobile's advantage is ratings volume (347 vs 5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WinboxMobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Star Debug asks for nothing beyond the download.

Star Debug holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WinboxMobile has 347 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of WinboxMobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Star Debug's.

WinboxMobile ships an update monthly, Star Debug every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WinboxMobile | Star Debug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (347 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winboxmobile-router-admin/id1387233171/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-debug/id6449881082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **347** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) | [Ihor Lytvynenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690951821) |

## What reviewers say

### WinboxMobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winboxmobile-router-admin/id1387233171)

This app provides comprehensive mobile management for Mikrotik routers, offering real-time monitoring, client control, and advanced configuration. It allows for efficient network administration on the go, with features like custom charts, batch updates, and diagnostic tools.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive dashboard with real-time resource usage, Organize and search routers by labels, Client management and DHCP lease viewing, Real-time interface monitoring, Customizable charts for key metrics, Advanced router settings management, Log viewing and diagnostic tools, Script automation and router maintenance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro for v1 users | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |


### Star Debug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-debug/id6449881082)

Manage your Starlink devices with this alternative tool. It allows you to decode debug data, initiate basic dish and router operations, view telemetry, and create shareable debug data files. The app also checks your internet connection.

**Highlights:** Decode DebugData JSON, Initiate dish operations (Reboot, Stow, Unstow), Initiate router operations (Reboot, WiFi setup), View online telemetry and statuses, Create and share DebugData JSON, Check internet connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WinboxMobile free?

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

### Is Star Debug free?

Star Debug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WinboxMobile or Star Debug?

Star Debug is rated higher. WinboxMobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 347 ratings, while Star Debug averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do WinboxMobile or Star Debug have ads?

Neither WinboxMobile nor Star Debug shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WinboxMobile or Star Debug?

WinboxMobile ships an update monthly, and Star Debug every 2 months. Most recently, WinboxMobile was updated on October 8, 2026 and Star Debug on October 8, 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.*