Comparison

StarLight vs EasyTier

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

EasyTier

This native iOS application offers a straightforward and secure way to connect to decentralized networks. It integrates system-level VPN functionality for a seamless user experience on Apple devices.

Highlights
  • User-friendly interface
  • Connect to EasyTier networks
  • System-level VPN integration
  • Native iOS client
  • Secure connection
Features
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A native iOS client for EasyTier VPN, providing a user-friendly interface to connect to EasyTier networks on your devices, with support for Network Extension for system-level VPN integration.

Screenshots

StarLight4 screens
EasyTier3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EasyTier at every 2 days against StarLight's weekly. EasyTier also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). StarLight's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 4). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

StarLight costs $2.99 and EasyTier $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StarLight against 5.0 for EasyTier. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of StarLight's written reviews are positive against 100% of EasyTier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarLight ships an update weekly, EasyTier every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
StarLight versus EasyTier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarLightEasyTier
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (17 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better4
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#23 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer健 耿Chengdu Yisitai Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

StarLight

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

EasyTier

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

StarLight

No in-app purchases

None

EasyTier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarLight free?
StarLight costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EasyTier free?
EasyTier costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StarLight or EasyTier?
StarLight and EasyTier are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 17 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do StarLight or EasyTier have ads?
Neither StarLight nor EasyTier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarLight or EasyTier?
StarLight ships an update weekly, and EasyTier every 2 days. Most recently, StarLight was updated on November 3, 2026 and EasyTier on October 31, 2026.

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