Comparison

Quantumult X vs Stash

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

Head to head
About

Quantumult X

This powerful network utility allows web developers to debug HTTP traffic and modify requests/responses. It also enables users to customize proxy settings, supporting various protocols and advanced filtering for network requests.

Highlights
  • HTTP request/response debugging
  • MitM HTTP decryption
  • HTTP rewrite for traffic modification
  • Customized DNS settings
  • Shadowsocks proxy support
  • WebSocket and TLS proxying
  • Customizable network request policies
Features
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Quantumult completely rebuilt from scratch, and includes a lots of awesome new features! Quantumult X is a powerful network tool for web developers and users who need to customize their proxies. For web develpers: - HTTP activity can record the whole HTTP request and response including body(HTTP debug should be enabled). - The MitM HTTP decryption can work for the traffics from TUN interface(MitM should be enabled). - HTTP rewrite with URL 302/307 redirect or request header/body modification or response header/body modification(Rewrite should be enabled). - Customized DNS settings for specific domains(IPv4 or IPv6), only can be edited in configuration profile. For users who need to customize their proxies: - Supports shadowsocks proxy protocol. - Supports shadowsocks with obfs-tls or obfs-http plugins. - Supports shadowsocks over websocket and tls(server side should be deployed by v2ray-core). - Supports UDP relay if the server supports it. - Supports different policies for network request by using customized filters(host, host suffix, host keyword...). Privacy Policy: https://quantumult.app/x/privacy/ Contact Us: support@quantumult.app

About

Stash

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
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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

Screenshots

Quantumult X4 screens
Stash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stash at 4.4 against Quantumult X's 3.8. Stash also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and price ($5.99 vs $9.99). Quantumult X's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Quantumult X costs $9.99 and Stash $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stash holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Quantumult X's written reviews are positive against 62% of Stash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quantumult X ships an update every 2 months, Stash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Quantumult X versus Stash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuantumult XStash
Price$9.99$5.99 — better
Rating3.8 (1.6K ratings)4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.1% of reviews61.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#24#4 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCross Utility LtdSTASH NETWORKS LIMITED

Customer experience

Quantumult X

All ratings1,642 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative26.1%
Written reviews379 reviews
Positive50.1%
Neutral10.3%
Negative39.6%

Stash

All ratings1,201 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive61.6%
Neutral12.0%
Negative26.4%

User reviews

Quantumult X

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Robust security features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📉 Lack of updates and new features

Stash

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Quantumult X

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with iOS 18 certificate installation
  • Incompatibility with system VPN
  • Rewrite and MITM functions not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for new protocols like Hysteria2 and VLESS
  • Remote access and node switching
  • Widgets for quick access
  • Batch speed testing for multiple nodes

Stash

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

Quantumult X

No in-app purchases

None

Stash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quantumult X free?
Quantumult X costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stash free?
Stash costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quantumult X or Stash?
Stash is rated higher. Quantumult X averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Stash averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Quantumult X or Stash have ads?
Neither Quantumult X nor Stash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quantumult X or Stash?
Quantumult X ships an update every 2 months, and Stash fortnightly. Most recently, Quantumult X was updated on September 27, 2026 and Stash on September 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, Quantumult X or Stash?
Quantumult X currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Stash at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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