Comparison

STARWIND SmartLife vs VanyaVPN

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

Head to head
About

STARWIND SmartLife

Control and monitor all your smart home devices from a single application, anywhere in the world. Receive event notifications and integrate with popular voice assistants for seamless management of lights, cameras, sensors, and more.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Live CCTV streaming
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Unified device control
  • Easy wireless setup
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With the STARWIND SmartLife application, you can easily manage all devices of your Smart Home system from anywhere in the world where there is Internet. EASY SETTINGS Set up your STARWIND device just a couple of clicks thanks to a simple wireless connection. CCTV Keep track of what is happening at home or in the country while you are away. Watch live from the cameras, get photos and videos in the event of a motion sensor. CONTROL Get event notifications right in the app to always be aware of the data received from the devices. VOICE ASSISTANTS STARWIND devices support Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Yandex.Alisa voice assistants for quick and easy management. ALL DEVICES - ONE APP The application allows you to manage all kinds of STARWIND devices from one application: sockets, lights, IP cameras, sensors, smart door lock or other devices. Only STARWIND devices are supported. Some features may not be supported depending on the device model.

About

VanyaVPN

This app provides a secure and fast VPN connection across 180+ countries. It offers automatic protocol selection, multiple server routes, and split tunneling for customized browsing. Enjoy unlimited traffic and device sharing with 24/7 support.

Highlights
  • One-tap connection
  • Modern VPN protocols
  • Automatic route selection
  • Split tunneling
  • Unlimited traffic and devices
  • Multi-device account sharing
Features
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VanyaVPN is your personal VPN in 180+ countries. Connect with one tap: the app chooses the route and the protocol for you. • Start right away without registration, or sign in with Apple, email, Telegram or a one-time code. • Modern protocols (VLESS + REALITY, Shadowsocks), chosen automatically. • Several routes per location: the app picks the fastest one and switches by itself if a route stops working. • Change location in one tap: Fastest, Previous or any of 180+ countries. • Find working server: the app re-tests the server, gets new IP addresses and turns on multihop if needed. • Split tunneling: choose the sites and IP addresses that open without the VPN. • No limits on traffic or devices. Share your account with your family: sign in on another device or on Apple TV with a one-time code. • Statistics, a service status card, light and dark themes, 66 interface languages. Locations: 180+ countries, from Germany, the Netherlands and Finland to the US, Japan and Brazil. Servers with 10 Gbit/s ports in 40+ countries. Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, plus apps for Windows, Linux and other devices. One account works on all of them. Support 24/7: chat in the app, Telegram and email support@vanyavpn.app. Subscription terms VanyaVPN offers auto-renewable subscriptions for 1 month, 6 months and 1 year. New subscribers may get a free trial; its length is shown before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel the subscription in your Apple Account settings (Settings > your name > Subscriptions). Deleting the app does not cancel the subscription. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://vanyavpn.com/app-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://vanyavpn.com/app-terms-of-service

Screenshots

STARWIND SmartLife4 screens
VanyaVPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STARWIND SmartLife at none against VanyaVPN's 3. STARWIND SmartLife also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.5). VanyaVPN's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 25%). 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. VanyaVPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. STARWIND SmartLife asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STARWIND SmartLife ships an update every 3 months, VanyaVPN every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
STARWIND SmartLife versus VanyaVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTARWIND SmartLifeVanyaVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (3.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews34.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVsevolod KhramovKONDAKOV&GORIN LLC

Customer experience

STARWIND SmartLife

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

VanyaVPN

All ratings3,930 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews547 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative61.6%

Bugs and requests

STARWIND SmartLife

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

VanyaVPN

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • VPN fails to connect on certain networks
  • Inconsistent performance across different server locations

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add a quick toggle for VPN in the notification shade
  • Provide more detailed usage statistics
  • Improve compatibility with older devices

In-app purchases

None

STARWIND SmartLife

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

VanyaVPN

Subscriptions3
  • Month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 6 Months3 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • Year3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is STARWIND SmartLife free?
STARWIND SmartLife is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VanyaVPN free?
VanyaVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STARWIND SmartLife or VanyaVPN have ads?
Neither STARWIND SmartLife nor VanyaVPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STARWIND SmartLife or VanyaVPN?
STARWIND SmartLife ships an update every 3 months, and VanyaVPN every 2 months. Most recently, STARWIND SmartLife was updated on November 3, 2026 and VanyaVPN on November 12, 2026.

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