Comparison

Stash vs NextBite

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

NextBite

Easily estimate nutritional information from meal photos. Get calorie and macro breakdowns, track daily progress, and maintain a food journal. Connect with Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your wellness journey.

Highlights
  • AI meal photo scanning
  • Calorie and macro estimates
  • Editable meal results
  • Daily progress tracking
  • Food journal
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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NextBite helps you turn everyday meals into clear nutrition estimates and a calmer food journal. Snap a meal or choose a photo to get estimated calories, macros, ingredients, and a confidence range. Review the result, make corrections, and save it to your history. NutriSnap also shows daily progress, meal patterns, and gentle guidance for your next choice. Features: - AI meal photo scan - Calorie, protein, carbs, fat, and fiber estimates - Editable meal results before saving - Daily calorie and macro targets - Food journal and progress views - Optional Apple Health connection for activity context - NutriSnap Pro for unlimited scans and progress insights NutriSnap is designed for general wellness. Nutrition results are estimates and are not medical advice. Review results before relying on them, and consult a qualified professional for medical or diet decisions. Privacy Policy: https://lee271420-ship-it.github.io/NoMo-Docs/nutrisnap/privacy_en.html Terms of Service: https://lee271420-ship-it.github.io/NoMo-Docs/nutrisnap/terms_en.html

Screenshots

Stash4 screens
NextBite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NextBite at Free against Stash's $5.99. NextBite also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 62%). Stash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On ads 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

NextBite is free to download; Stash costs $5.99 up front. NextBite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Stash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NextBite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stash has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of NextBite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stash ships an update fortnightly, NextBite every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Stash versus NextBite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStashNextBite
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTASH NETWORKS LIMITED俊秀 李

Customer experience

Stash

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

NextBite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

NextBite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stash

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NextBite

Subscriptions1
  • week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • forever$39.99

Questions

Is Stash free?
Stash costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextBite free?
NextBite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stash or NextBite?
NextBite is rated higher. Stash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while NextBite averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stash or NextBite have ads?
Neither Stash nor NextBite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stash or NextBite?
Stash ships an update fortnightly, and NextBite every 4 days. Most recently, Stash was updated on October 13, 2026 and NextBite on October 12, 2026.

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