# Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd vs Stash

The clearest difference is price: Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd at Free against Stash's $5.99. Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 62%). Stash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd is free to download; Stash costs $5.99 up front. Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Stash asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd against 4.4 for Stash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd's written reviews are positive against 62% of Stash's.

Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd ships an update every 5 weeks, Stash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd | Stash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-vpn-and-proxy-by-snowd/id1244241162/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-rule-based-proxy/id1596063349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 61.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 52 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snowd Security OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244241161) | [STASH NETWORKS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596063351) |

## What reviewers say

### Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-vpn-and-proxy-by-snowd/id1244241162)

This app provides a secure and private internet connection, masking your IP address and encrypting your data on public Wi-Fi. It allows you to change your location, browse anonymously, and protect yourself from trackers and hackers.

**Highlights:** Protect privacy and secure data, Change location with one touch, Anonymous IP address browsing, Fast VPN connection, Military-level VPN security, No logs policy, Add custom VPN servers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 day trial with 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 6 Month | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| 3 Month Subscription and Trial | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $71.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wide range of features
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful for accessing blocked content
- ⭐ Excellent user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Paid service
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Login problems
- Frequent disconnections
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Improved customer support
- Compatibility with more devices
- Multilingual support


### Stash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-rule-based-proxy/id1596063349)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Utilities, #77 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app is a powerful rule-based proxy client for iOS, offering advanced network management. It supports multiple proxy protocols and features like JavaScript rewriting, MitM decryption, and on-demand connections. Easily route traffic based on domain, IP, or User-Agent for enhanced network control.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd free?

Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stash free?

Stash costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd or Stash?

Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd is rated higher. Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Stash averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd or Stash have ads?

Neither Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd nor Stash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd or Stash?

Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd ships an update every 5 weeks, and Stash fortnightly. Most recently, Secure VPN & Proxy by Snowd was updated on September 16, 2026 and Stash on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*