Comparison

StarLight vs Pinlist

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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.

About

Pinlist

Discover and track apps globally, saving your favorites for easy access. Stay informed about new releases and updates with a clean, user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Explore apps worldwide
  • Track app updates
  • Save favorite apps
  • Discover by name, developer, or ID
  • Minimalist interface
Features
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Pinlist helps you explore apps worldwide and stay updated with the latest changes. Browse apps across different regions, track updates, and keep your favorites in one place. Key Features: • Explore apps worldwide Discover apps by name, developer, or App Store ID. • Stay up to date Track new releases and updates in real time. • Favorites Save apps you care about and revisit them anytime. • Clean and simple Designed with a minimal interface for a smooth experience. Pinlist is built for users who want a better way to explore and keep track of apps across regions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StarLight4 screens
Pinlist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pinlist at Free against StarLight's $2.99. StarLight's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Pinlist is free to download; StarLight costs $2.99 up front. Pinlist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. StarLight asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StarLight holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of StarLight's written reviews are positive against 85% of Pinlist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StarLight versus Pinlist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarLightPinlist
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (17 ratings) — better4.2 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better16
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer健 耿FrameFlow Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

StarLight

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Pinlist

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral15.4%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

StarLight

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pinlist

Subscriptions1
  • Pinlist Pro Annual$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • Buy the Developer a Coffee$6.99
  • Pinlist Pro Lifetime2 variants$6.99

Questions

Is StarLight free?
StarLight costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pinlist free?
Pinlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StarLight or Pinlist?
StarLight is rated higher. StarLight averages 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Pinlist averages 4.2 from 16 ratings.
Do StarLight or Pinlist have ads?
Neither StarLight nor Pinlist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarLight or Pinlist?
StarLight ships an update weekly, and Pinlist weekly. Most recently, StarLight was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pinlist on November 5, 2026.

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