Comparison

LinkItVPN 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

LinkItVPN

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LinkItVPN is a VPN client designed for simple, reliable network connections. Use Auto mode to select an available LinkItVPN node, or choose Manual mode to browse countries and nodes yourself. LinkItVPN uses Apple's Network Extension framework and a Packet Tunnel Provider to manage the VPN connection requested by the user. Features: - Auto and Manual connection modes - Country and node selection - Clear connection status and disconnect control - Account sign-in, registration, and in-app account deletion - Native iPhone interface An active LinkItVPN account and an internet connection are required. Node availability and connection performance may vary by network and region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

LinkItVPN4 screens
StarBridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

LinkItVPN and StarBridge are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. LinkItVPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and StarBridge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinkItVPN ships an update every 5 days, StarBridge every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LinkItVPN versus StarBridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkItVPNStarBridge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple TV โ€” better
Requires iOS17.016.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size13 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnitedbiz Software Inc.YINGBOX TECHNOLOGY LTD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LinkItVPN

Subscriptions3
  • LinkItVPN Monthly$6.991 Month
  • LinkItVPN 6-Month$29.996 Months
  • LinkItVPN Yearly$59.991 Year
2 purchases

StarBridge

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

Questions

Is LinkItVPN free?
LinkItVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StarBridge free?
StarBridge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LinkItVPN or StarBridge have ads?
Neither LinkItVPN nor StarBridge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LinkItVPN or StarBridge?
LinkItVPN ships an update every 5 days, and StarBridge every 9 days. Most recently, LinkItVPN was updated on October 10, 2026 and StarBridge on October 3, 2026.

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