Comparison

Stash vs CanoKey Console

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

CanoKey Console

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Simplify the management of your CanoKey with the CanoKey Console app! Whether you connect via NFC or USB, this app provides a user-friendly interface to configure and control your CanoKey device. Key Features: 1. WebAuthn / Passkey Management: Easily manage your WebAuthn credentials and Passkeys, enhancing your online security and enabling seamless passwordless authentication. 2. OTP (One-Time Password) Support: Generate and manage OTP codes directly from your CanoKey, providing an additional layer of security for your online accounts. 3. Keyboard Settings: Customize your CanoKey’s keyboard settings to suit your preferences, making it even more convenient to use with your devices. CanoKey Canary is required. 4. Comprehensive Device Management: Access a wide range of settings and features to configure your CanoKey according to your needs, all from a single app. For USB connection, CanoKey Canary is required.

Screenshots

Stash4 screens
CanoKey Console3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CanoKey Console at Free against Stash's $5.99. Stash's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CanoKey Console 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, CanoKey Console every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Stash versus CanoKey Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStashCanoKey Console
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTASH NETWORKS LIMITEDJiekade

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

CanoKey Console

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stash

No in-app purchases

None

CanoKey Console

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stash free?
Stash costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CanoKey Console free?
CanoKey Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stash or CanoKey Console have ads?
Neither Stash nor CanoKey Console shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stash or CanoKey Console?
Stash ships an update fortnightly, and CanoKey Console every 4 months. Most recently, Stash was updated on September 24, 2026 and CanoKey Console on September 17, 2026.

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