Svoboda VPN vs StarBridge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Svoboda VPN
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Svoboda is a VPN client for people who already have Svoboda access. Import your Svoboda subscription, choose an available route, and connect using Appleβs standard VPN permission flow. Available locations can include multiple connection protocols, including Reality, Hysteria2, AnyTLS, Naive H2, and Naive H3. The app shows connection status, connection time, and route details, and lets you refresh your subscription when routes change. Use Account to manage your Svoboda access. Local diagnostics can be copied when support needs them. Svoboda does not include advertising, third-party analytics, or third-party tracking SDKs. Review the privacy policy for details about service operation and support data.
StarBridge
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Svoboda VPN at none against StarBridge's 2. StarBridge's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. StarBridge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Svoboda VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.
Svoboda VPN ships an update monthly, StarBridge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Svoboda VPN | StarBridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rhizomedia GmbH | YINGBOX TECHNOLOGY LTD |
In-app purchases
Svoboda VPN
No in-app purchases
StarBridge
- Unlock 3 Services Permanently$0.99
- Unlock 10 Services Permanently$3.99









