StarBridge vs ClearVeil VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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
ClearVeil VPN
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ClearVeil VPN helps you create an encrypted WireGuard VPN connection from your iPhone or iPad to an available ClearVeil server. It is built for people who want a straightforward way to protect their connection on Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and other internet access points. Simple VPN controls Continue as a guest, view Premium plans, select an available location, and connect when you are ready. No ClearVeil account is required to purchase or restore a subscription. ClearVeil shows the tunnel status clearly, and iOS asks for permission before a VPN configuration is added. What ClearVeil offers β’ Encrypted WireGuard VPN connections β’ Clear connect, disconnect, and server-selection controls β’ Guest App Store purchase and restore β’ Optional Sign in with Apple for cross-device account synchronization β’ Premium access managed through the App Store β’ In-app support, privacy, and permanent account deletion Premium plans and subscriptions ClearVeil is a Premium VPN service. Plan price, billing period, renewal, cancellation, and any eligible introductory offer are shown by the App Store before purchase. Eligibility for an introductory offer is determined by Apple. An eligible purchase can be restored from the app. Privacy and transparency ClearVeil is designed to avoid retaining browsing destinations, DNS-query contents, and VPN traffic contents. Read the published Privacy Policy for current information about data handling, retention, account deletion, and support. Need help? Use the support information in the app or visit ClearVeilβs website for account, billing, or service assistance. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
StarBridge and ClearVeil VPN are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 and ClearVeil VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | StarBridge | ClearVeil VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YINGBOX TECHNOLOGY LTD | Vornlyra LLC |
In-app purchases
StarBridge
- Unlock 3 Services Permanently$0.99
- Unlock 10 Services Permanently$3.99
ClearVeil VPN
- ClearVeil Premium Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- ClearVeil Premium Six Months$29.996 Months
- ClearVeil Premium Annual$47.991 Year









