Comparison

StarLight vs 壳图图

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 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.

About

壳图图

Create stylish screenshots with a minimalist design. This utility app offers a new experience for capturing high-definition images, syncing in real-time with official Apple phone models.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • One-click HD image saving
  • Real-time sync with Apple models
  • New screenshot experience
Features
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带壳截图新体验!超简约设计!一键保存高清大图!实时同步 Apple 官方手机模型!

Screenshots

StarLight4 screens
壳图图3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 壳图图 at Free against StarLight's $2.99. StarLight's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

壳图图 is free to download; StarLight costs $2.99 up front. 壳图图 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StarLight asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StarLight holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarLight has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarLight ships an update every 6 days, 壳图图 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
StarLight versus 壳图图: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarLight壳图图
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (16 ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer健 耿日伟 何

In-app purchases

None

StarLight

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

壳图图

One-time1
  • 永久会员$0.99

Questions

Is StarLight free?
StarLight costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 壳图图 free?
壳图图 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StarLight or 壳图图?
StarLight is rated higher. StarLight averages 5.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while 壳图图 averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do StarLight or 壳图图 have ads?
Neither StarLight nor 壳图图 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarLight or 壳图图?
StarLight ships an update every 6 days, and 壳图图 every 3 weeks. Most recently, StarLight was updated on October 21, 2026 and 壳图图 on October 7, 2026.

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