Comparison

StarBridge vs WireRoute

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

Head to head
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

About

WireRoute

Features
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WireRoute is a focused WireGuard client for iPhone that makes everyday routing choices clear. Use your existing WireGuard configuration, import a profile from a file or QR code, or create one from scratch. Each profile can switch between Split Tunnel and Full Tunnel routing without maintaining duplicate configurations. Highlights: - Standard WireGuard protocol - Split Tunnel for selected networks - Full Tunnel for all supported traffic - Unsupported address-family blocking in Full Tunnel mode - Profile import from a file, archive, or QR code - On-demand activation options - Configuration export and diagnostic logs WireRoute does not provide a VPN subscription or server. You need access to a compatible WireGuard endpoint and a valid configuration.

Screenshots

StarBridge4 screens
WireRoute4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WireRoute at none against StarBridge's 2. WireRoute also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support 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. WireRoute asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarBridge ships an update every 9 days, WireRoute every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
StarBridge versus WireRoute: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarBridgeWireRoute
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size34 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYINGBOX TECHNOLOGY LTDMike Gomon

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StarBridge

One-time2
  • Unlock 3 Services Permanently$0.99
  • Unlock 10 Services Permanently$3.99
None

WireRoute

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarBridge free?
StarBridge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WireRoute free?
WireRoute is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarBridge or WireRoute have ads?
Neither StarBridge nor WireRoute shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarBridge or WireRoute?
StarBridge ships an update every 9 days, and WireRoute every 3 days. Most recently, StarBridge was updated on October 3, 2026 and WireRoute on September 23, 2026.

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