# Stash vs Clash Mi

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 (#4 vs #185). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Stash | Clash Mi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-rule-based-proxy/id1596063349/reviews) | **[4.7 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clash-mi/id6744321968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 441 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #185 |
| Size | 141 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STASH NETWORKS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596063351) | [Supernova Nebula LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717024808) |

## What reviewers say

### Stash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-rule-based-proxy/id1596063349)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Utilities, #38 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stable and fast connection
- 💡 Comprehensive features
- 🚀 Efficient performance
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnections
- 🐛 Subscription and activation problems
- 🐛 Unreliable VPN functionality

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clash-mi/id6744321968)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Support for custom app icons
- Improved battery life optimization


## Frequently asked 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 #4 in the App Store charts, and Clash Mi at #185. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*