Comparison

Stash vs Runse

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

Runse

Features
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Runse helps you refine and translate selected text from iPhone and iPad apps. Select text in Safari, Notes, Mail, Messages, or another app, open the share or action menu, and choose Runse. The selected text opens with quick actions for clearer writing and translation. WHAT IT DOES * Refine selected text for clearer wording * Translate selected text into your default or custom target language * Copy results back to the app you were using * Add custom OpenAI-compatible providers * View provider status and token usage * Customize prompt templates for your workflow GUIDED SETUP Runse includes a step-by-step first-launch guide showing how to select text, open the action menu, pin Runse, and run refine or translate actions. You can reopen the guide from Settings. PROVIDERS Runse includes a default provider for a smooth first run. Advanced users can add custom providers for DeepSeek, Kimi, MiniMax, GLM, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. SUBSCRIPTION Runse Pro is an auto-renewable yearly subscription. The first month is free, then ¥12 per year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/madeye/runse/blob/main/PRIVACY.md Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY Selected text is sent only to the active AI provider when you run an action. Provider settings, prompt templates, and history are stored on your device. API keys are stored in the iOS Keychain. OPEN SOURCE Runse is open source: https://github.com/madeye/runse

Screenshots

Stash4 screens
Runse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Runse at Free against Stash's $5.99. Stash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Runse is free to download; Stash costs $5.99 up front. Runse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Stash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stash ships an update fortnightly, Runse every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Stash versus Runse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStashRunse
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTASH NETWORKS LIMITED超 吕

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

Runse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stash

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Runse

Subscriptions1
  • Runse Pro Yearly$1.991 Year

Questions

Is Stash free?
Stash costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Runse free?
Runse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stash or Runse have ads?
Neither Stash nor Runse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stash or Runse?
Stash ships an update fortnightly, and Runse every 9 days. Most recently, Stash was updated on October 13, 2026 and Runse on September 25, 2026.

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