# StarLight vs TextLayer Reader

The clearest difference is price: TextLayer Reader at Free against StarLight's $2.99. StarLight's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | StarLight | TextLayer Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starlight-pc-streaming/id6761065654/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **16** | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [健 耿](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887562898) | [楠楠 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775316807) |

## What reviewers say

### StarLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starlight-pc-streaming/id6761065654)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TextLayer Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textlayer-reader/id6782614765)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarLight free?

StarLight costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TextLayer Reader free?

TextLayer Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do StarLight or TextLayer Reader have ads?

Neither StarLight nor TextLayer Reader shows ads.

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