The Latte Helper vs StarLight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Latte Helper
Track in-game resources like stamina, currency, and commissions for popular HoYo games directly from your device. Receive timely notifications for completed tasks and full stamina, with customizable widgets for quick access.
- Real-time stamina recovery status
- Track Realm Currency and Expeditions
- Daily Commissions and Training status
- Live Activities and Lock Screen Widgets
- Task completion and stamina full notifications
- Multiple profile support
- Customizable widget settings
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"The Latte Helper" is a third-party companion utility, not a game. By using this app, you can check the real-time recovery status of in-game stamina (Resin, Trailblaze Power, Battery Charge) for your Genshin Impact, Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero profiles directly via widgets. It also displays the status of Realm Currency, Expeditions (Assignments), Daily Commissions/Training, and more. We support Live Activities and iPhone Lock Screen Widgets. The app features a notification system to remind you when tasks are completed or stamina is full. Adding local profiles is simple, and the app supports multiple profiles, custom background namecards, and personalized widget settings. All features are free, with no in-app purchases. For the best experience, we recommend using this app on iOS devices that are not listed as "Vintage" or "Obsolete" by Apple to ensure smooth performance and stability. "The Latte Helper" and its predecessors are fan-made works and are not affiliated with miHoYo Co., Ltd. or its subsidiaries. It is provided as free and open-source software (FOSS). We welcome security audits of our source code: https://github.com/pizza-studio/PizzaHelperUnited Copyright (excl. the Swift program part of this app): (c) All rights reserved by miHoYo and its subsidiaries. Other properties and any right, title, and interest thereof and therein (intellectual property rights included) not derived from miHoYo's game titles ("Star Rail", "Genshin Impact", "Zenless Zone Zero", etc.) belong to their respective owners. Copyright (the Swift program part of this app, excluding the data models used for decoding external JSON files): (c) 2024 and onwards Pizza Studio (AGPL v3.0 License or later). ----------- $ EOF.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Latte Helper at Free against StarLight's $2.99. StarLight's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
The Latte Helper is free to download; StarLight costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Latte Helper against 5.0 for StarLight. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of The Latte Helper's written reviews are positive against 82% of StarLight's.
The Latte Helper ships an update every 10 days, StarLight every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Latte Helper | StarLight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews — better | 82.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 立剑 孙 | 健 耿 |
Customer experience
The Latte Helper
StarLight
In-app purchases
The Latte Helper
No in-app purchases
StarLight
No in-app purchases
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