Comparison

Stash vs Chatbox

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

Chatbox

This application acts as a universal client, connecting you to leading AI models across various devices. It offers features like code assistance, image generation, and smart file understanding, all while prioritizing local data storage for privacy.

Highlights
  • Connect to multiple AI models
  • Analyze documents, images, and code
  • AI-powered code generation and optimization
  • Text-to-image generation
  • Local data storage for privacy
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Harness the power of the world's most advanced AI models right on your phone! An all-in-one AI client that's ready to use right out of the box — no complex configuration needed. Core Features: - Seamlessly Connect Global AI Models Access ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other leading AI models worldwide. Regardless of which model you prefer, Chatbox lets you integrate them seamlessly. Flexibly configure your own model services, switch freely, and maintain full control — one app for all your AI needs. - Intelligent Document Understanding Upload PDFs, Excel sheets, images, and more. AI instantly extracts, analyzes, and summarizes your content with precision. Whether it's reading research papers, reviewing contracts, analyzing reports, or identifying objects in images — complex documents become easy to work with. - Real-Time Web Search Built-in web search capability enables AI to access breaking news, trending information, market data, and academic insights in real time. Say goodbye to outdated training data and get the latest, most accurate answers. Track technology trends, get current news commentary, or access real-time data — all with a single question. - Powerful Complex Format Rendering Support for HTML web previews, LaTeX mathematical formulas, and Markdown rich text. Whether it's AI-generated interactive pages, complex scientific formulas, structured notes, or code snippets — everything is rendered with professional-grade precision instantly. - AI Image Generation Powerful image generation at your fingertips. Describe what you want, and instantly create high-quality illustrations, design sketches, and creative posters. Spark inspiration, accelerate creation, and bring every idea to life. What Chatbox can help you: - Students & Researchers → Read papers, write formulas, render LaTeX, search literature in real time — academic productivity on steroids - Professionals → Analyze documents, generate reports, track industry trends — your second brain at work - Creative Minds → Brainstorm ideas, generate images, refine copy, leverage trending topics — endless inspiration - AI Enthusiasts → Experience multiple models in one place, explore AI frontiers with ease Our Privacy Commitment: We prioritize your data security above all else. All your information and conversation history are securely stored locally on your device by default, ensuring you maintain complete control over your privacy.

Screenshots

Stash4 screens
Chatbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chatbox at Free against Stash's $5.99. Chatbox also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 62%). Stash's advantage is chart position (#3 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chatbox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 619 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Stash's written reviews are positive against 78% of Chatbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stash ships an update fortnightly, Chatbox weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Stash versus Chatbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStashChatbox
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)4.6 (619 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.6% of reviews77.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better619
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSTASH NETWORKS LIMITED2.5 HK LIMITED

Customer experience

Stash

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

Chatbox

All ratings619 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral10.9%
Negative11.2%

User reviews

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

Chatbox

From 619 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good customization options
  • 🚀 Works well with local LLMs
  • 💡 Supports multiple API formats
  • 🔒 Privacy-focused (account-free)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Local network access issues on iOS
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with older iOS versions
  • 🐛 Streaming response issues
  • 🐛 UI/UX not optimized for mobile

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

Chatbox

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cannot select Ollama models
  • Custom API URL connections failing
  • Live scrolling issues during streaming
  • Proxy settings not working on mobile

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for local Ollama models
  • Improve organization features (folders, projects, etc.)
  • Implement iCloud syncing
  • Add Chinese language support

In-app purchases

None

Stash

No in-app purchases

None

Chatbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stash free?
Stash costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chatbox free?
Chatbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stash or Chatbox?
Chatbox is rated higher. Stash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Chatbox averages 4.6 from 619 ratings.
Do Stash or Chatbox have ads?
Neither Stash nor Chatbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stash or Chatbox?
Stash ships an update fortnightly, and Chatbox weekly. Most recently, Stash was updated on September 24, 2026 and Chatbox on September 23, 2026.

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