Comparison

CloudPlayPlus vs StarLight

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

Head to head
About

CloudPlayPlus

Stream your Windows or Mac desktop in high resolution and low latency for an enhanced remote gaming experience. Access your powerful computer from any location with optimized controls for gaming.

Highlights
  • 2K resolution at 60fps streaming
  • Ultra-low latency
  • Remote access from any location
  • Virtual mouse/keyboard support
  • Game controller support
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CloudPlayPlus is an open-source remote desktop/streaming solution designed specifically to enhance your remote gaming experience. Key Features: Stream your Windows/Mac desktop in stunning 2K resolution at 60fps with ultra-low latency Play anywhere - Access your high-performance rig remotely from any location Optimized for gaming with specialized virtual mouse/keyboard and game controller support Ongoing Improvements: We're continuously refining performance and adding new features to deliver the smoothest remote play experience possible.

About

StarLight

Access and control your personal computer remotely from your mobile device. This utility app also offers comprehensive controller testing and input monitoring for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Remote PC connection and control
  • Access installed applications
  • Video streaming and control
  • Real-time controller input detection
  • Visualized input response display
  • Supports multiple game controllers
Features
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StarLight is a remote PC access and streaming utility designed for iPhone and iPad. It provides low-latency video streaming, Apple Pencil input, virtual controls, controller testing, and flexible display options. Whether you want to control your desktop, access installed apps and games, or stream content between your own devices, StarLight provides a convenient and customizable experience. Core Features Remote PC Access • Connect to and control your own PC • View and interact with your desktop remotely • Support for local and remote network connections • High frame rates, multiple resolutions, and portrait or landscape streaming • Suitable for remote desktop use, installed apps, games, and personal content Video and Audio Enhancements • High-performance Metal rendering • MetalFX upscaling, sharpening, and multiple scaling modes • HDR and multiple video codecs on supported devices • Adjustable video alignment, safe area, and orientation • Audio haptics that convert sound into tactile feedback • Performance statistics for frame rate, latency, and network conditions Apple Pencil and Touch • Apple Pencil input support • Follow Touch, Native Pen, and Mouse modes • Native Pen mode for compatible drawing, design, and productivity apps • Mouse mode turns Apple Pencil into a pointer • Multi-touch, trackpad, and mouse control options Virtual Controls and Gamepads • Support for external game controllers • Customizable on-screen buttons and virtual gamepads • Adjustable joystick range, sensitivity, opacity, and margins • Multiple controllers, motion input, and vibration feedback • Backup, import, and restore virtual control layouts Controller Testing • Real-time controller button detection • Test analog sticks, triggers, directional pads, and motion input • Visualized input response • Support for a wide range of game controllers • Helps diagnose controller connection, input, and vibration issues Common Uses • Access your PC from an iPhone or iPad • Remotely use apps, games, and personal content installed on your PC • Use Apple Pencil with compatible drawing and productivity software • Connect to a home or office PC over a local network • Access your own device while away from home • Test controller buttons, sticks, triggers, and input behavior Compatible host software must be configured on your own PC before use. Video quality, latency, and feature availability depend on your host performance, network conditions, and device capabilities. StarLight does not sell or provide digital content, games, or in-app game items. It is intended only for remotely accessing and controlling PCs owned or managed by the user.

Screenshots

CloudPlayPlus4 screens
StarLight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CloudPlayPlus at Free against StarLight's $2.99. CloudPlayPlus also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). StarLight's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CloudPlayPlus is free to download; StarLight costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StarLight holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarLight has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of CloudPlayPlus's written reviews are positive against 87% of StarLight's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudPlayPlus ships an update every 3 weeks, StarLight every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CloudPlayPlus versus StarLight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudPlayPlusStarLight
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better86.7% of reviews
Number of ratings216 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer海潮 朱健 耿

Customer experience

CloudPlayPlus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StarLight

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CloudPlayPlus

No in-app purchases

None

StarLight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CloudPlayPlus free?
CloudPlayPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StarLight free?
StarLight costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CloudPlayPlus or StarLight?
StarLight is rated higher. CloudPlayPlus averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while StarLight averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do CloudPlayPlus or StarLight have ads?
Neither CloudPlayPlus nor StarLight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloudPlayPlus or StarLight?
CloudPlayPlus ships an update every 3 weeks, and StarLight every 4 days. Most recently, CloudPlayPlus was updated on September 24, 2026 and StarLight on October 12, 2026.

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