Comparison

SSPRO Config Lab vs StarBridge

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

Head to head
About

SSPRO Config Lab

Manage and test proxy/VPN configurations locally. Parse various file formats, inspect profiles, and run diagnostics before installation. Unlock advanced features with a lifetime Pro purchase.

Highlights
  • Local proxy/VPN configuration workspace
  • Parse Clash YAML, sing-box JSON, and links
  • Inspect profiles, policies, and nodes
  • Run rule tests and DNS/Trace diagnostics
  • Check release readiness on device
  • Advanced local workflows with Pro
Features
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SSPRO Config Lab is a local workspace for user-provided proxy/VPN configurations. It does not provide nodes or hosted network service. It helps you preflight subscriptions before installing VPN permission, parse Clash YAML, sing-box JSON, or single-node links, and inspect profiles, policies, nodes, rule tests, DNS/Trace/log diagnostics, and release readiness on device. Lifetime Pro unlocks local advanced workflows and diagnostics only; SSPRO does not provide or sell proxy nodes, VPN servers, hosted network services, traffic, or bandwidth.

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

SSPRO Config Lab4 screens
StarBridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StarBridge at every 9 days against SSPRO Config Lab's every 3 weeks. StarBridge also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. SSPRO Config Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StarBridge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSPRO Config Lab ships an update every 3 weeks, StarBridge every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SSPRO Config Lab versus StarBridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSPRO Config LabStarBridge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Sommerfeld Technology Co., Ltd.YINGBOX TECHNOLOGY LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SSPRO Config Lab

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$0.99
2 purchases

StarBridge

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

Questions

Is SSPRO Config Lab free?
SSPRO Config Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StarBridge free?
StarBridge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSPRO Config Lab or StarBridge have ads?
Neither SSPRO Config Lab nor StarBridge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSPRO Config Lab or StarBridge?
SSPRO Config Lab ships an update every 3 weeks, and StarBridge every 9 days. Most recently, SSPRO Config Lab was updated on October 15, 2026 and StarBridge on October 3, 2026.

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