Stash vs Spark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Spark
This utility helps you organize, launch, and manage your Ren'Py visual novels. It offers tailored compatibility with various engine versions, powerful save management, and tools to enhance your reading experience, like a gallery viewer and variable editor.
- Launch and play Ren'Py visual novels
- Select specific Ren'Py engine versions
- Manage and backup/restore game saves
- Organize and rename novel titles
- Import novels from various file formats
- Browse game assets and edit variables
- On-device translation for foreign titles
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Spark: The Essential Tool for Managing Ren'Py Visual Novels Spark is an independent utility for organizing and launching Ren'Py visual novels. It is not affiliated with or supported by the official Ren'Py project. For any issues with this app, please contact Spark support, not the Ren'Py team. Launch and Play Your Novels with Ease Import and start your favorite Ren'Py visual novels directly in Spark. Once added, your titles are ready to launch with a tap, so you can focus on reading and playing instead of manual setup. Tailored Compatibility for Each Novel Choose from multiple Ren'Py engine versions to match your novel and improve stability: 8.x: 8.5.2, 8.5.0, 8.4.1, 8.3.7, 8.3.4, 8.2.3, 8.1.3, 8.0.3 7.x: 7.8.8, 7.8.4, 7.7.3, 7.6.3, 7.5.3, 7.4.11 Per-novel configuration lets you: - Select the best Ren'Py version for each title - Fine-tune settings to improve quality of life. - Improve performance on complex or older games Note: Performance and compatibility vary by novel. Older titles or very large games may contain bugs or fail to run. Smaller devices can experience rendering issues. Some novels may not work at all, though we strive to support as many as possible. Powerful Save Management Take full control of your progress across all novels: - View all saves in one place instead of hunting through folders - Backup saves before big choices or endings so you can revisit them anytime - Restore old saves if something breaks or you want to replay a specific branch - Import saves from other devices and delete unwanted saves to keep things tidy Organize Your Entire Library Keep your Ren'Py collection clean and easy to navigate: - See all installed novels at a glance - Rename titles to match your personal library style - Manage multiple versions of the same novel, such as different language patches or updated builds Flexible Novel Import Add new novels from a variety of common formats: - Import from zip, apk, 7z, tar, or rar files - Quickly bring in titles from backups, downloads, or other devices Once imported, novels become part of your Spark library with version and save management ready to use. Ren'Py-Specific Tools and Enhancements Dig deeper into your visual novels with advanced utilities: Gallery Viewer - Browse novel assets directly inside Spark - Inspect images and other media used by the game Variable Editor - View and edit game variables while playing - Skip grinding, fix bugged flags, or jump to specific routes by adjusting in-game values On-Device Translation - Translate novels using Apple’s on-device translation system - Make foreign-language titles more approachable without leaving the app - Keep translations private and fast by staying on your device Your Gateway to the Ren'Py Visual Novel Universe While Spark is not affiliated with Ren'Py, it is designed as a powerful companion for players who want full control over how they install, launch, customize, and maintain their Ren'Py visual novels in one place. Additional Licensing Information Ren'Py includes free software licensed under various terms, including the GNU Lesser General Public License. For a complete list of included software and license details, please visit the official Ren'Py website. Terms of Use https://spark.devl.ai/reference/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stash at none against Spark's 5. Stash also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 191). Spark's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (81% vs 62%). On ads, device support 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
Stash costs $5.99 and Spark $6.99 up front. Spark sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Stash asks for nothing beyond the download.
Spark holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stash has 1.2K ratings behind it against 191, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Stash's written reviews are positive against 81% of Spark's.
Stash ships an update every 2 weeks, Spark monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stash | Spark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.2K ratings) | 4.7 (191 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | 81.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 191 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #8 — better | #26 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 633 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STASH NETWORKS LIMITED | Devon Lewis |
Customer experience
Stash
Spark
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
Spark
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stash
No in-app purchases
Spark
- Monthly Sponsor$5.991 Month
- Yearly Sponsor$19.991 Year
- Small Tip$2.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99









