Comparison

Loon vs Clash Plus

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

Head to head
About

Loon

This app is a powerful network tool for debugging and optimizing connections. It offers comprehensive traffic capture, detailed record-keeping, and advanced routing options. Features include robust ad-blocking and cutting-edge DNS capabilities.

Highlights
  • Wide protocol support (ss, vmess, trojan, etc.)
  • Comprehensive traffic capture (HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP)
  • Detailed request/response header and body recording
  • MITM functionality over HTTP2
  • Advanced domain-based routing
  • Robust ad-blocking with custom rules
  • Traffic usage monitoring
  • Advanced DNS features (IPv6, DoH, DoQ, DoH3)
Features
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Loon is not just another network tool—it's a powerhouse for debugging and optimizing your network connections. With Loon, you're in command, equipped with an array of features to streamline your network troubleshooting experience. Here's what sets Loon apart: Protocol Support: Loon supports a wide range of protocols including ss, ssr, vmess, trojan, vless, HTTP/S, SOCKS5, hysteria2,Shadow-TLS, and WireGuard. No matter your preferred protocol, Loon has you covered. Comprehensive Traffic Capture: Capture all HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, and UDP traffic on your device effortlessly and redirect it to your proxy server for thorough analysis and debugging. Detailed Record-Keeping: Gain insights into your network activity with Loon's ability to record HTTP and HTTPS request and response headers and bodies. With this level of detail, troubleshooting becomes a breeze. MITM Capabilities: Loon offers Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) functionality over HTTP2 connections, allowing you to intercept and analyze encrypted traffic for deeper debugging insights. Advanced Routing Options: Take control of your network traffic with Loon's powerful router, which can be configured based on domain, URL, IP, Protocol, Port, and HTTP headers. This granular control ensures that your traffic flows exactly where you need it to go. Robust Ad-blocking: Loon's ad-blocking capabilities are second to none. Develop custom rules, rewriting, and scripting to effectively block unwanted ads and streamline your browsing experience. Traffic Usage Monitoring: Stay informed about your data usage with Loon's built-in traffic measurement tools, giving you valuable insights into your network activity. Cutting-edge DNS Features: Loon boasts full IPv6 support, asynchronous DNS requests, and the ability to query DNS over HTTPS, QUIC, and HTTP3. Record DNS results and ensure a seamless DNS resolution experience. Extendable Functionality: Unlock limitless possibilities with Loon's support for using JavaScripts to extend proxy functionality. Customize and tailor Loon to meet your specific needs and preferences. Experience the next level of network debugging with Loon. Download now and take control of your network connections like never before. For more about proxy: https://nsloon.app/docs/intro Join our telegram group: https://t.me/Loon0x00 Contact us loon0x00@gmail.com

About

Clash Plus

This tool offers advanced control over network traffic, supporting multiple proxy protocols and flexible rule-based routing. Monitor real-time speeds, manage subscriptions, and enhance DNS security. Ideal for developers and power users seeking a customized network environment.

Highlights
  • Multi-protocol proxy support
  • Rule-based traffic routing
  • Real-time traffic monitoring
  • Subscription configuration management
  • Encrypted DNS support
  • Proxy groups and load balancing
  • System proxy and TUN mode
Features
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Official website: ClashPlus.io Clash Plus - Professional Proxy Protocol Management Clash Plus is a powerful proxy protocol client built on the Mihomo core engine, designed for developers, network engineers, and users who demand precise control over their network traffic. CORE FEATURES - Multi-Protocol Support Supports Shadowsocks, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, Hysteria2, TUIC, and more - compatible with virtually all major proxy protocols. - Rule-Based Traffic Routing A flexible rule engine based on domain, IP, GeoIP, and process matching lets you define exactly how each connection is routed, with surgical precision. - Real-Time Traffic Dashboard Monitor live upload/download speeds, active connections, and cumulative traffic statistics at a glance. - Subscription Management Import and auto-update proxy configurations via subscription URLs. Manage multiple profiles with ease. - Encrypted DNS Built-in support for DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH), DNS-over-TLS (DoT), and DNSSEC for faster, more secure name resolution. - Proxy Groups and Load Balancing Configure automatic speed testing, failover, and load balancing across proxy nodes to ensure stable, reliable connectivity. - System Proxy and TUN Mode Seamlessly switch between system proxy mode and TUN virtual network interface mode to suit any use case. - RESTful API and Web Dashboard Manage Clash Plus remotely via its built-in web panel and open API, ideal for automation and DevOps workflows. WHO IS IT FOR? - Developers: Route and inspect network requests during app development and testing - Network Engineers: Apply fine-grained traffic policies across devices - Enterprise Teams: Centralize and standardize network access configurations - Power Users: Build a fully customized personal network environment PRIVACY AND SECURITY Clash Plus runs entirely on-device. We collect zero user data and upload zero network records. All configurations are stored locally. Your network, your control. Download Clash Plus today and take full command of your network.

Screenshots

Loon4 screens
Clash Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Clash Plus at Free against Loon's $7.99. Clash Plus also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). Loon's advantage is chart position (#24 vs unranked) and ratings volume (517 vs 86). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Clash Plus is free to download; Loon costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clash Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loon has 517 ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Loon's written reviews are positive against 65% of Clash Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loon ships an update every 5 weeks, Clash Plus every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Loon versus Clash Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoonClash Plus
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (517 ratings)4.7 (86 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews64.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings517 — better86
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#24 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoon Lab LimitedVextralis LLC

Customer experience

Loon

All ratings517 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral5.0%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews244 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral7.8%
Negative39.3%

Clash Plus

All ratings86 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral23.5%
Negative11.8%

Bugs and requests

Loon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Nodes not working after iOS 16 update
  • Subscription issues and inability to refund
  • Mitm and script features not functioning properly
  • Incompatibility with certain games and apps

Requested features

6 requests
  • Support for Reality protocol
  • Support for gRPC protocol
  • Proxy sharing feature
  • Improved DNS hijacking protection
  • Better widget and shortcut support
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  • macOS and Windows versions

Clash Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Loon

No in-app purchases

None

Clash Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loon free?
Loon costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clash Plus free?
Clash Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Loon or Clash Plus?
Clash Plus is rated higher. Loon averages 4.0 out of 5 from 517 ratings, while Clash Plus averages 4.7 from 86 ratings.
Do Loon or Clash Plus have ads?
Neither Loon nor Clash Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loon or Clash Plus?
Loon ships an update every 5 weeks, and Clash Plus every 2 days. Most recently, Loon was updated on October 16, 2026 and Clash Plus on October 17, 2026.

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