TagFlow vs StarLight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TagFlow
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TagFlow is the simplest way to log your daily life. Give it a name. That's all it takes to start tracking anything. Going for a walk? Tap "Walk." Slept well? Tap "Good Sleep." Finished a chapter? Tap "Reading." You set the standard. Log anything Build a tag library around your own life — organized into categories, color-coded your way. Record with a single tap, any time. Smart Recommendations Set a frequency goal for any tag — how often you want to do it, in whatever cycle works for you. TagFlow surfaces the tags you need most right now, based on how you're tracking against your own goals. Health Sync Link a tag to your Apple Health data — workouts, sleep, cycle, steps, and more — and TagFlow offers to log it for you whenever Health records a match, keeping your records effortless and accurate. Review your history Browse past records on a full calendar view. See what you were up to on any day. Discover your patterns See how often you do the things that matter to you — and find out what your days actually look like. iCloud Sync Your data stays safely synced across your Apple devices with iCloud, so you can seamlessly use TagFlow anywhere without losing your records.
StarLight
Access and stream your PC content to your iPhone or iPad with low latency. Control your desktop, use apps and games remotely, and test game controllers. Supports Apple Pencil input and customizable virtual controls for a flexible experience.
- Remote PC access and control
- Low-latency video streaming
- Apple Pencil input support
- Virtual controls and gamepads
- Controller testing and diagnostics
- High-performance video enhancements
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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: TagFlow at Free against StarLight's $2.99. StarLight's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On 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
TagFlow is free to download; StarLight costs $2.99 up front. TagFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StarLight asks for nothing beyond the download.
TagFlow ships an update every 6 weeks, StarLight weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TagFlow | StarLight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wen Duan | 健 耿 |
In-app purchases
TagFlow
- TagFlow Pro$4.99
StarLight
No in-app purchases









