# Stash - Rule Based Proxy — Simple & Powerful Network Tool

> Rule-based proxy client for iOS with advanced network management features. (iPhone/iPad app by STASH NETWORKS LIMITED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-rule-based-proxy/id1596063349 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [STASH NETWORKS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596063351)
- Category: Utilities, Developer Tools
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 1,201 App Store ratings · 346 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 131 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Vietnamese
- Released: 2021-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-rule-based-proxy/id1596063349/reviews.md

## What is Stash?

Stash is the best choice for Clash rules on iOS! Full adaptation of Clash Premium configuration. 
Stash is a rule-based proxy client with multiple proxy protocol support. Support for Rule Set, JavaScript, HTTP Rewriting, MitM, SSID Policy Groups, On-Demand Connections and other new features.

- Handle TCP / UDP / ICMP traffic and forward to any proxy server
- Route traffic to different endpoint by rule of domain, IP-CIDR, or User-Agent
- Support DNS over TCP / DNS over TLS / DNS over HTTPS
- Native UI dashboard to display HTTP / HTTPS / TCP request
- Support for Rewriting HTTP(S) requests using JavaScript
- Decrypt HTTPS traffic with Man-in-the-Middle
- Support for URL Rewrite
- Fully IPv6 supports
- Builtin DNS server with hostname mapping
- Support for overriding some of the settings of the current configuration file using Override

## Key features

- Rule-based proxy client
- Multiple proxy protocol support
- JavaScript rewriting
- Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) decryption
- SSID Policy Groups
- On-Demand Connections
- Native UI dashboard

## Chart rankings

- #5 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)
- #135 in Top Paid (US App Store)

## What do users think of Stash?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Stable and fast connection
- 💡 Comprehensive features
- 🚀 Efficient performance
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly

**Cons**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnections
- 🐛 Subscription and activation problems
- 🐛 Unreliable VPN functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Corrupt VPN profile detection
- Inability to remember last used proxy mode
- Incompatibility with some subscription links
- Lack of support for certain protocols (e.g., vless, mkcp)
- Automatic mode switching issues

**Most requested features**

- Support for latest protocols (e.g., reality, hysteria2)
- Customizable VPN profiles and settings
- Improved widget functionality
- Automatic reconnection on sleep/wake
- Detailed network usage statistics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 346)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-rule-based-proxy/id1596063349/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 自动断开，无法正常使用

*2026-08-21, version 3.4.1*

在iPad OS 26上，打开之后不到一分钟就会自动关掉

### 4/5 — Cannot skip bad proxy

*2026-08-21, version 3.4.1*

proxy 19: 'obfs' expected type 'string', got unconvertible type 'map[string]interface {}'

proxy 4: 'network' expected type
'string', got unconvertible type 'bool'

Just one proxy is bad，the entire config cannot use.

### 3/5 — when will we be able to use on the Apple TV

*2026-08-19, version 3.4.1*

I can’t use it on my Apple TV,need your help.

### 1/5 — 没必要花这个钱

*2026-08-09, version 3.4.1*

就是一个抄袭开源mihomo然后打个包闭源收钱的代理工具。
Bug一堆放着也不修，功能滞后几个月
在免费开源🪜满天飞的今天实在没必要
白花这个钱

### 4/5 — 还不错

*2026-08-07, version 3.4.1*

罕見的能用的工具

### 5/5 — 好用

*2026-08-04, version 3.4.1*

就是有些小贵

### 5/5 — 网络工具的强者

*2026-07-31, version 3.4.1*

好用，易上手

### 2/5 — 使用bug

*2026-07-28, version 3.4.1*

其他代理软件都可以正常使用的一个机场节点，到这里永远都搜索不到、检测不到。上面延迟写着50多，很低，但是什么都打不开。

### 5/5 — 测试版系统中，stash 导致 iCloud 同步异常，照片、提醒事项等数据无法同步。

*2026-07-14, version 3.4.0*

测试版系统中，stash 导致 iCloud 同步异常，照片、提醒事项等数据无法同步。
希望修正。

### 3/5 — 闪退问题

*2026-07-05, version 3.4.0*

使用时总是会突然一下就断开连接，需要手动重新启动链接。而且这个问题很随机，不知道是什么原因。

## Frequently asked questions about Stash

### What does Stash - Rule Based Proxy do?

Stash is a rule-based proxy client for iOS that allows you to manage and route your network traffic. It supports multiple proxy protocols and advanced features like JavaScript rewriting and Man-in-the-Middle decryption, giving you granular control over how your data is handled.

### What are the key features of Stash?

Key features include full adaptation of Clash Premium configurations, support for various proxy protocols, rule-based traffic routing by domain, IP-CIDR, or User-Agent, DNS over TCP/TLS/HTTPS, a native UI dashboard for requests, JavaScript rewriting, HTTPS decryption with MitM, and URL rewrite capabilities.

### Is Stash free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, Stash is a free application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating it is likely a completely free utility.

### What kind of devices is Stash compatible with?

Stash is designed for iOS devices. It leverages features specific to the iOS platform to provide its advanced network management capabilities.

### Who would benefit from using Stash?

This app is ideal for users who need sophisticated control over their network traffic, such as developers testing network configurations, individuals concerned about online privacy, or power users who want to customize their proxy settings beyond basic VPN functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4.1 — 2026-07-16

Optimization
• Optimized StashTun

Fixes
• Fixed an issue where switching networks could cause disconnection  
• Fixed a crash that might occur when iCloud syncs in the background

### 3.4.0 — 2026-07-04

New Features
• Added icon search  
• Added long-press option on Tailscale nodes to select Exit Node  
• Fully re-engineered StashTun — reaches up to 9Gbps on iPhone 17 Pro, about 6× faster than before  
• Added Tailscale Web login authentication  
• Added visual editor for local overrides  
• Optimized Tun performance when the network is unavailable  
• Visual editor now supports editing Hysteria2 obfuscation modes  
• Added local override editing  
• Added Tailscale support — documentation: https://stash.wiki/proxy-protocols/proxy-types#tailscale  
• Added support for VLESS-TCP-REALITY  
• Added Hysteria2 salamander obfuscation mode  
• Providers can now set custom request headers  
• DNS Nameserver Policy supports GEOSITE matching and concurrent access to multiple Nameservers  
• Added support for the TrustTunnel protocol  
• Added gecko obfuscation support for Hysteria2  

Improvements
• Added an action button at the top right of the Override page  
• Improved the override operation flow  
• Visual editor now supports Tailscale type  
• Improved status display for quick component toggles  
• Improved the display of the TLS protocol visual editor  
• Reorganized and refined the Settings page categories  
• Improved network change detection  
• Improved TUIC visual editing  
• Obfuscation modes in visual editing are now selectable options  
• Removed gVisor tunnel stack  
• Enhanced VLESS visual editing interactions  
• Optimized congestion control for the QUIC protocol  
• Added visual editing support for TrustTunnel and Hysteria2 Gecko  
• Tailscale visual editing no longer requires an auth-key  
• Improved iCloud read/write events  
• Improved TrustTunnel descriptions  
• Comprehensive localization improvements  
• Visual editor now supports AnyTLS  
• Enhanced Darwin Tun compatibility  
• Improved TUIC compatibility  
• Optimized StashLink resource usage  
• Stash DeviceID is now used as the default Tailscale hostname  
• Improved CORS support for Private Network  
• Optimized idle HTTP proxy requests  
• Improved Block QUIC handling  
• Refined speed test strategy and memory usage during network switching  

Fixes
• Fixed an issue where the Start button could be hidden on iPadOS in certain cases  
• Improved reliability when switching overrides not taking effect  
• Fixed abnormal button styles on iOS 27  
• Fixed possible freeze issues caused by iCloud in some situations  
• Fixed proxy page display errors in certain cases  
• Optimized subscription fetching  
• Fixed an issue where configuration might revert to Default when iCloud is unavailable  
• Fixed UDP fragmentation for the Hysteria v1 protocol  
• Fixed timing issues in VLESS UDP handshake  
• Fixed an issue where uTLS could not enable skip-cert-verify  
• Fixed an IPv6 CNAME configuration issue that could incorrectly return IPv4 records  
• Fixed a possible StashLink speed test freeze issue  
• Improved remote resource loading and fixed cases where failed downloads returned 0  
• Improved Shadowsocks 2022 compatibility  
• Fixed a crash issue where Tailscale could fail during network switching  
• Fixed crash issues caused by invalid MRS resources  
• Improved IP → domain reverse lookup strategy  
• Tunnel traffic sniffing now activates earlier  
• Improved latency after policy group refresh  
• Fixed incorrect destination address when sending via WireGuard  
• Fixed incorrect destination address for VLESS XUDP  
• Fixed memory recycling delay in HTTP connectivity checks  
• Fixed reconnection issues for the WireGuard protocol under certain conditions

### 3.3.3 — 2026-04-01

New Features
• Added support for VLESS-TCP-REALITY

Improvements
• Improved compatibility with Shadowsocks 2022

Fixes
• Fixed an issue where the Start button might disappear when using large fonts on iPadOS
• Fixed an issue where StashLink speed tests might get stuck

### 3.3.2 — 2026-03-17

Fixes
• Fixed an issue where the start button might not appear when using large text on iPadOS  
• Fixed an issue where the visual editor AnyTLS might fail to save  
• Optimized TUIC compatibility

### 3.3.1 — 2026-02-26

Fixes
• Fixed an issue where the left-side interface on iPad could appear too small in some cases  
• Fixed an issue where settings or tools could not be tapped in windowing mode on iPadOS 26

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