Comparison

Stash vs HLZhiXuan

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

HLZhiXuan

Features
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Log entries combine expense tracking with data on the number of metrics consulted for decision-making. Each entry captures the amount, category, metrics reviewed, time spent, and whether a final decision was reached; photos of receipts can also be attached. The "Ledger" view displays the actual net balance and recent entries, while "Signals" uses a pie chart to show the usage proportion of various metrics and lists the frequency of repeated checks. "Decisions" employs bar charts to compare the time spent on each entry and line charts to track cumulative completed decisions, displaying corresponding values ​​and entry names alongside the graphs. The "Trim Plan" calculates an "overload value" based on the number of metrics tracked, reuse frequency, and time spent without reaching a decision; it identifies metrics worth temporarily disabling and allows for the adjustment of recommended thresholds.

Screenshots

Stash4 screens
HLZhiXuan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HLZhiXuan at Free against Stash's $5.99. Stash's advantage is chart position (#4 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

HLZhiXuan is free to download; Stash costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Stash versus HLZhiXuan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStashHLZhiXuan
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTASH NETWORKS LIMITEDElias Cojab

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

HLZhiXuan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stash

No in-app purchases

None

HLZhiXuan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stash free?
Stash costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HLZhiXuan free?
HLZhiXuan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stash or HLZhiXuan have ads?
Neither Stash nor HLZhiXuan shows ads.

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