Comparison

Stash vs SOFElink

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

Head to head
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

About

SOFElink

Features
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The SOFElink connects all processes of business in a single location to leverage the power of digital twin technology to optimize operations. Linking equipment status, job performance, maintenance and diagnostic alerts to empower processes and closely link all aspects of operation to streamline performance. Constantly growing and expanding, the SOFElink cloud is the hub to manage business to improve operational efficiency. Key Features 1.Microservice Based Cloud Platform 2.Hosted or Private Deployment Available 3. Web & Mobile APP 4.Complete Asset Management 5.Live Data & Location 6.Advanced Equipment & Job Metrics 7.Job Planning & Analysis 8.Live Job Data 9. Complete Equipment History 10. 3D Visualization/Digital Twin 11. Full CMMS Maintenance Services 12.Diagnostic Service SOFElink云将业务的所有流程连接到一个位置,以利用数字孪生技术的力量来优化运营。 将设备状态、工作绩效、维护和诊断警报联系起来,以增强流程能力,并密切联系运营的各个方面以简化绩效。 SOFElink云不断发展壮大,是管理业务以提高运营效率的枢纽。 主要特点 1.基于微服务的云平台 2.提供托管或私有部署 3.Web & Mobile APP 4.完整的资产管理 5.实时数据和位置 6.先进的设备和工作指标 7.工作规划与分析 8.实时工作数据 9.完整的设备历史 10.3D可视化/数字孪生 11.完整的CMMS维护服务 12.诊断服务

Screenshots

Stash4 screens
SOFElink2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SOFElink at Free against Stash's $5.99. SOFElink also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). Stash's advantage is chart position (#2 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SOFElink is free to download; Stash costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stash ships an update fortnightly, SOFElink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Stash versus SOFElink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStashSOFElink
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTASH NETWORKS LIMITEDSJS Ltd.

Bugs and requests

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

SOFElink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stash

No in-app purchases

None

SOFElink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stash free?
Stash costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SOFElink free?
SOFElink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stash or SOFElink have ads?
Neither Stash nor SOFElink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stash or SOFElink?
Stash ships an update fortnightly, and SOFElink every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stash was updated on September 24, 2026 and SOFElink on July 20, 2026.

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