Chute vs Home Mesh Net
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 and the whole device is behind the proxy. Every connection your apps make can be inspected, routed, rewritten, or blocked by your rules. 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 other devices on your network • Proxy chaining — reach a node through another node, send a group through one upstream, or set a Front Proxy for every node • Hot reload — edit rules, DNS, and scripts without dropping a connection; on-demand activation 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 fingerprints, ECH, X25519MLKEM768 post-quantum exchange, UDP for VMess, VLESS, and Shadowsocks. 27 RULE TYPES • DOMAIN, DOMAIN-SUFFIX, DOMAIN-KEYWORD, DOMAIN-WILDCARD, DOMAIN-REGEX • IP-CIDR / IP-CIDR6, GEOIP, IP-ASN, SUBNET — by Wi-Fi SSID, BSSID, or router • SRC-IP, SRC-PORT, DEST-PORT, IN-PORT, IN-TYPE, IN-USER, IN-NAME, with port ranges • USER-AGENT, URL-REGEX, PROTOCOL, HOSTNAME-TYPE, AND / OR / NOT • RULE-SET, DOMAIN-SET, and inline rule sets, with remote subscriptions • SCRIPT, and FINAL as the catch-all POLICY GROUPS • URL-Test — always ride the lowest-latency node • Fallback — automatic failover when a node degrades • Load Balance — round-robin, consistent hash, or sticky sessions • Relay — chain the members in order, traffic leaving from the last one • Random — a different member per connection • SSID — switch policy automatically per Wi-Fi network • Select — take the wheel whenever you want it MODERN DNS • DoH, DoH3, DoQ, DoT, and plain DNS — a different resolver per domain if you want • Dedicated pools: one for DIRECT traffic, one for your servers' names, one as fallback • Fake IP, EDNS Client Subnet, negative caching, custom hosts, and query logs TRAFFIC INSPECTION • Capture HTTP, HTTPS, and DNS live, headers and bodies included • HTTPS decryption scoped to the hosts and paths you choose, with HTTP/2 and QUIC blocking • URL rewrite, header rewrite, and JSONPath or jq body rewrite • Local mock responses for offline work and edge cases • Real-time throughput charts, per-connection detail, and accounting SCRIPTING • A JavaScript engine for requests, responses, DNS resolution, and scheduled tasks • A persistent store, an HTTP client, and notification APIs; Modules package rules, rewrites, and scripts into one file BRING YOUR EXISTING SETUP • Import Clash and sing-box profiles from a subscription URL, a file, or Wi-Fi • mihomo GEOSITE and GEOIP rules, SUB-RULE, and detour / dialer-proxy import as working rules and chains • 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, the web console, the HTTP API, and the dashboard are free with one configuration. A one-time purchase — no subscription — adds multiple switchable configurations, iCloud sync, HTTPS decryption, traffic recording for Chute Dashboard, local server control, Picture in Picture, 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 provides no network access on its own — 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.
Home Mesh Net
Create and manage a unified mesh network across multiple locations without technical expertise. Access your network resources remotely or locally, and control user permissions for secure, private connectivity. Ideal for connecting smart devices and sharing internet access across different sites.
- Create and manage unified mesh networks
- Grant tiered access to network resources
- Configure internet connection types
- View connected devices
- Remote and local network access
- Secure, encrypted data transmission
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Home Mesh Net позволяет объединить ваши локальные сети в разных местах в одну меш-сеть и управлять ей без специальных навыков или участия профессионального инженера. Ваши сетевые ресурсы в разных локациях оказываются в одной виртуальной локальной сети с прозрачным и удобным доступом к друг другу. Вы можете подключиться к своей меш-сети как локально (через WiFi), так и удаленно из любого вместа. Мобильное приложение позволяет управлять вашей меш-сетью и подключенными пользователями. Для работы приложения требуются совместимые роутеры Home Mesh Net. УПРАВЛЕНИЕ МЕШ-СЕТЬЮ HOME MESH NET Через приложение Вы можете: - создать свою меш-сеть и подключить к ней один или несколько роутеров Home Mesh Net - предоставлять доступ к вашей меш-сети - в основную сеть, ограниченный гостевой доступ или в техническую сеть для ваших умных устройств - настраивать разные типы подключения к Интернету для ваших роутеров - просматривать текущие подключенные устройства к вашим роутерам - подключаться к вашей меш-сети удаленно из любой точки мира - принимать приглашения в другие меш-сети ЗАЩИЩЕННАЯ ПРИВАТНАЯ МЕШ-СЕТЬ Ваша меш-сеть защищена от любых несанкционированных подключений и полностью управляется вами через приложение. В меш-сети каждый подключенный пользователь в рамках своего уровня доступа может: - взаимодействовать с устройствами других пользователей - подключаться к умным устройствам, подключенным к любым роутерам меш-сети - подключаться к меш-сети как локально по WiFi, так и удаленно (через VPN) - пользоваться настроенными владельцем типом подключения к Интернету на конкретном роутере В любом момент времени передаваемые данные всех пользователей и устройств, подключенных к меш-сети, надежно шифруются и не могут быть никем прочитаны.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Home Mesh Net at none against Chute's 1. Home Mesh Net also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Chute's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Home Mesh Net asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chute ships an update every 2 months, Home Mesh Net weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Chute | Home Mesh Net |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | S. Smart Rabbit LLC | Masterskaya, AO |
Customer experience
Chute
Home Mesh Net
In-app purchases
Chute
- Chute iOS Full Feature$5.99
Home Mesh Net
No in-app purchases









