Comparison

Stash vs Clash Mi

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

Clash Mi

This utility app offers powerful meta functions and customization with overwrite support. It provides a built-in board to view running information easily.

Highlights
  • Full meta functions support
  • Powerful overwrite customization
  • Easy to use interface
  • Built-in board for running info
  • View running information anytime
Features
Currently charting
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1. Support full meta functions 2. Powerful overwrite support, including customization 3. Easy to use 4. Built-in board, running information can be viewed at any time 5. Official website: https://clashmi.app

Screenshots

Stash4 screens
Clash Mi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Clash Mi at Free against Stash's $5.99. Clash Mi also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 62%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Stash's advantage is chart position (#7 vs #200). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Clash Mi 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

Clash Mi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 441 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Stash's written reviews are positive against 86% of Clash Mi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stash ships an update fortnightly, Clash Mi every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Stash versus Clash Mi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStashClash Mi
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)4.7 (441 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better441
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#7 — better#200
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTASH NETWORKS LIMITEDSupernova Nebula LLC

Customer experience

Stash

All ratings1,240 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews356 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral12.4%
Negative26.1%

Clash Mi

All ratings441 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.6%

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

Clash Mi

From 441 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Powerful and fast
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 💡 Excellent alternative to other VPN apps
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
  • 💡 Could use more customization options
  • 💡 Desire for dark mode support

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

Clash Mi

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Support for custom app icons
  • Improved battery life optimization

In-app purchases

None

Stash

No in-app purchases

None

Clash Mi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stash free?
Stash costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clash Mi free?
Clash Mi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stash or Clash Mi?
Clash Mi is rated higher. Stash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Clash Mi averages 4.7 from 441 ratings.
Do Stash or Clash Mi have ads?
Neither Stash nor Clash Mi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stash or Clash Mi?
Stash ships an update fortnightly, and Clash Mi every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stash was updated on October 13, 2026 and Clash Mi on October 13, 2026.
Which is more popular, Stash or Clash Mi?
Stash currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Clash Mi at #200. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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