Comparison

Stash vs Mesl

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

Mesl

This app provides a fast and lightweight connection to a VPN service. It offers one-tap connection with real-time stats and multiple routing modes. Users can manage their subscriptions and enjoy a private browsing experience.

Highlights
  • One-tap connect
  • Live speed and traffic stats
  • Rule, Global, or Direct mode
  • Custom routing rules
  • Server list with latency testing
  • No logging of browsing activity
Features
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Mesl is a fast, lightweight client for the Mesl VPN service. Sign in with your Mesl account or with Apple and connect with one tap. • One-tap connect with live speed and traffic stats • Rule, Global or Direct mode, plus your own custom rules • Server list with latency testing • Works on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV We never inspect or store your traffic content. Some of our servers keep user access logs, including the domains or addresses you access, for troubleshooting and handling abuse complaints; details are in our privacy policy. No ads or analytics SDKs. SUBSCRIPTIONS Plans are offered in the app as auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://legal.meslapp.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@meslapp.com

Screenshots

Stash4 screens
Mesl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mesl at Free against Stash's $5.99. Mesl also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 62%). Stash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 8). On update cadence, ads, 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

Mesl is free to download; Stash costs $5.99 up front. Mesl sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. Stash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mesl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stash has 1.3K ratings behind it against 8, 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 Mesl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stash ships an update every 4 days, Mesl every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Stash versus Mesl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStashMesl
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTASH NETWORKS LIMITEDROG CLOUD LLC

Customer experience

Stash

All ratings1,243 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews356 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral12.4%
Negative26.1%

Mesl

All ratings8 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

Mesl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stash

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Mesl

Subscriptions9
  • Premium 200G$8.491 Month
  • Premium 300G$11.991 Month
  • Premium 100G$11.993 Months
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  • Premium 500G$18.491 Month
  • Premium 100G$23.996 Months
  • Premium 50G$25.991 Year
  • Premium 1024G$35.491 Month
  • Premium 100G$42.991 Year
  • Premium Team$100.991 Month

Questions

Is Stash free?
Stash costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mesl free?
Mesl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stash or Mesl?
Mesl is rated higher. Stash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Mesl averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Stash or Mesl have ads?
Neither Stash nor Mesl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stash or Mesl?
Stash ships an update every 4 days, and Mesl every 3 days. Most recently, Stash was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mesl on November 6, 2026.

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