Chute vs ClashX Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chute
This network toolbox offers advanced proxy capabilities for iOS devices. It supports various proxy protocols and allows for traffic interception and logging. Ideal for power users seeking comprehensive network control.
- Advanced proxy experience on iOS
- Full DNS and proxy server support
- Network traffic interception and logging
- Flexible rule system for traffic routing
- Supports multiple proxy protocols (HTTP, SOCKS5, Shadowsocks, etc.)
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Chute turns your iPhone and iPad into a complete network workstation: a rule-based proxy client, an HTTPS debugging proxy, and a full DNS stack — all running on a network engine written from scratch for Apple platforms. Switch it on once and the whole device is behind the proxy. Every connection your apps make can be inspected, routed, rewritten, or blocked by rules you wrote. SYSTEM-WIDE PROXY • Chute VIF — a transparent virtual interface on a custom TCP/IP stack, no per-app setup • Local HTTP and SOCKS5 servers for the other devices on your network • Hot reload — edit rules, DNS, and scripts without dropping a single connection • On-demand activation, per-Wi-Fi behavior, and persistence across reboots 17 PROXY PROTOCOLS HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, SOCKS5 over TLS, Shadowsocks (AEAD, AEGIS, and 2022), ShadowsocksR, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, TUIC v5, Hysteria2, WireGuard, AmneziaWG, AnyTLS, ShadowTLS, MASQUE, and SSH tunneling — plus a built-in Tailscale client. Transport and TLS: XTLS Vision, REALITY, XHTTP, uTLS fingerprinting, ECH, and X25519MLKEM768 post-quantum key exchange. 30 RULE TYPES • DOMAIN, DOMAIN-SUFFIX, DOMAIN-KEYWORD, DOMAIN-WILDCARD, DOMAIN-REGEX • IP-CIDR, IP-CIDR6, GEOIP, IP-ASN, SUBNET — match on Wi-Fi SSID, BSSID, or router • SRC-IP, SRC-PORT, DEST-PORT, IN-PORT, IN-TYPE, IN-USER, IN-NAME • PROCESS-NAME, PROCESS-PATH, PROCESS-NAME-REGEX, USER-AGENT, URL-REGEX • PROTOCOL, HOSTNAME-TYPE, and AND / OR / NOT for composite conditions • RULE-SET and DOMAIN-SET with remote subscriptions and auto-update • SCRIPT for the cases a rule alone cannot express POLICY GROUPS • URL-Test — always ride the lowest-latency node • Fallback — automatic failover the moment a node degrades • Load Balance — round-robin, consistent hash, or sticky sessions • SSID — switch policy automatically by Wi-Fi network • Select — take the wheel manually whenever you want it MODERN DNS • DoH, DoH3, DoQ, DoT, and plain DNS — a different resolver per domain if you want • FakeDNS for fast, leak-free routing decisions • EDNS Client Subnet, negative caching, custom hosts, and full query logs TRAFFIC INSPECTION • Capture HTTP, HTTPS, and DNS live, with full headers and bodies • HTTPS decryption scoped to exactly the hosts and paths you choose • URL rewrite, header rewrite, and JSONPath body rewrite • Local mock responses for offline work and edge-case testing • Real-time throughput charts, per-connection detail, and traffic accounting SCRIPTING AND MODULES • A JavaScript engine for requests, responses, DNS resolution, and scheduled tasks • A persistent store, an HTTP client, and notification APIs available to your scripts • Modules package rules, rewrites, and scripts into one installable file BRING YOUR EXISTING SETUP • Import Clash and sing-box profiles from a subscription URL, a file, or over Wi-Fi • Remote subscriptions with automatic update • Pair with Chute Dashboard, a free Mac app, to inspect iPhone traffic over Wi-Fi or USB BUILT FOR DAILY USE • Home Screen widget, Control Center control, and a Notification Center toggle • Face ID / Touch ID lock • Picture in Picture traffic monitor FREE AND PAID The proxy engine, the rule engine, the DNS stack, and the live dashboard are free to use with one configuration. A single one-time purchase — no subscription — adds multiple switchable configurations, iCloud sync, HTTPS decryption, traffic recording for Chute Dashboard, local server control, the Picture in Picture monitor, and Always On. One purchase covers up to 3 iPhone or iPad devices and 3 Apple TV devices. Chute does not operate proxy servers and does not provide network access on its own — you bring your own server or a service you already use. Traffic and logs stay on your device. Chute collects no browsing data and sells nothing to anyone.
ClashX Pro
Manage multiple Clash controllers and OpenWrt systems with this intuitive app. It offers features for server and proxy management, network monitoring, and configuration editing. Customize your experience with multiple themes and languages.
- Multiple server management
- Real-time status monitoring
- Proxy group management
- Node switching and latency testing
- Network speed monitoring
- Configuration file editing
- Multi-theme and multi-language support
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A simple and easy-to-use Clash controller management app that supports multiple Clash cores and OpenWrt systems, offering intuitive server management and proxy configuration features. Main Features Server Management - Multiple server support: Manage multiple Clash controllers at the same time - Server status monitoring: Display server connection status and version information in real time - Quick add: Supports both Clash Controller and OpenWrt server types - Server configuration editing: Modify server parameters and connection settings Proxy Management - Proxy group management: View and manage all proxy groups - Node switching: Quickly switch nodes within a proxy group - Latency testing: Test node latency and display results - Global mode switching: Supports Global, Rule, and Direct modes Network Monitoring - Real-time speed monitoring: Display upload and download speeds - Network status detection: Monitor network connection status Configuration Management - Configuration file editing: Edit Clash configuration files online - Configuration list management: View and manage multiple configuration files - Subscription info display: Show remaining traffic and expiration date of subscriptions User Experience - Multi-theme support: Light mode, dark mode, and eye-care mode - Multi-language support: Chinese and English interfaces - Responsive design: Adapted for different screen sizes - Custom settings: Configurable options such as request timeout and status check intervals Subscription Information This app offers auto-renewable subscriptions: • Monthly and Yearly Subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store Account Settings. Privacy & Terms Privacy Policy: https://zysoft1994.livejournal.com/716.html Terms of Service: https://zysoft1994.livejournal.com/366.html Note: ClashX Pro is a controller panel for Clash. It helps you connect to and manage external proxy services, but it does not include any built-in proxy nodes or provide VPN/proxy capabilities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Chute at none against ClashX Pro's shown. Chute also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). ClashX Pro's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Chute sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ClashX Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chute | ClashX Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | S. Smart Rabbit LLC | 余 张 |
Customer experience
Chute
ClashX Pro
In-app purchases
Chute
- Chute iOS Full Feature$3.99
ClashX Pro
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$2.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$3.99









