Comparison

FlowBridge vs StarBridge

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

Head to head
About

FlowBridge

Features
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FlowBridge is a native VPN and proxy client platform for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. FlowBridge does not operate a VPN network itself. It helps users connect to compatible servers, private network configurations, and provider-supplied profiles in one clean Apple-native client. FlowBridge is also built for compatible VPN and proxy providers. Providers and organizations can use FlowBridge as a client platform for managed connectivity, remote work, video meetings, remote education, private network access, and other stable cross-border network scenarios. Your configurations are stored locally where applicable. FlowBridge does not sell personal information or use browsing activity for advertising or tracking.

About

StarBridge

Features
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StarBridge is a VPN connection and network routing tool for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Manage service categories, nodes, and connection status in one clear interface. Choose how you connect Select service categories and apply their network routing rules. Start or stop your connection with the main connection button and check its status at a glance. Automatic or manual node selection Let StarBridge test available nodes and select a connection path, or choose a node manually to suit your network environment. Bring your own nodes Import compatible VLESS TCP REALITY, AnyTLS TLS, and AnyTLS REALITY configurations. Scan node QR codes on iPhone and iPad. Personal node configurations are stored on your device and synced through your private iCloud database when available. See your connection activity View the current node, live upload and download speeds, and connection traffic. Check account usage, entitlement expiry, and registered devices. Adjust your settings Choose system or custom DNS, configure the connection test URL, and manage QUIC settings. Connect On Demand is off by default and can be enabled in settings. Connect on Apple TV Pair Apple TV using a signed-in iPhone. Enter and approve the code shown on your TV to sign in to your account. Access and purchases Account features require sign-in. Managed node availability, traffic allowances, and device limits depend on your account entitlements. Optional one-time In-App Purchases permanently increase the selectable service category limit to 3 or 10. These purchases do not include a service plan, traffic allowance, or node service. Prices are shown in the App Store. Personal node import is available at no charge in this version; you must supply your own node service. Connection performance depends on your network, node, and destination service. Use only nodes and services you are authorized to access. Privacy Policy: https://starbridge.yingboxs.com/privacy Terms: https://starbridge.yingboxs.com/terms

Screenshots

FlowBridge4 screens
StarBridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlowBridge at none against StarBridge's 2. FlowBridge also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. StarBridge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FlowBridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
FlowBridge versus StarBridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowBridgeStarBridge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size29 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrench Online LimitedYINGBOX TECHNOLOGY LTD

In-app purchases

None

FlowBridge

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StarBridge

One-time2
  • Unlock 3 Services Permanently$0.99
  • Unlock 10 Services Permanently$3.99

Questions

Is FlowBridge free?
FlowBridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StarBridge free?
StarBridge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlowBridge or StarBridge have ads?
Neither FlowBridge nor StarBridge shows ads.

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