StarBridge vs RouteBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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
RouteBox
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1. Compatible with , V2ray/V2fly, Sing-box, Shadowsocks, Sub, Github Subscriptions. 2. A set of routing rules applied to multiple subscription sources automatically selects efficient nodes. 3. Supports custom routing rule groups and node groups. 4. Customizes default routing rule groups for novice users - ready to use right out of the box. 5.Backup and synchronization, synchronizing multiple devices with a single configuration. 6. Supports iCloud/ Local area network/WebDAV synchronization. 7.https://r-box.mmbio.top
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RouteBox at none against StarBridge's 2. StarBridge's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. StarBridge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. RouteBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
StarBridge ships an update every 9 days, RouteBox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StarBridge | RouteBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days โ better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 18.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YINGBOX TECHNOLOGY LTD | Huizhou Jizhan Chaos Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
StarBridge
- Unlock 3 Services Permanently$0.99
- Unlock 10 Services Permanently$3.99
RouteBox
No in-app purchases







