Comparison

VPN vs ClashX Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VPN

This app provides intelligent network management for iOS devices. It allows users to easily import server nodes, switch proxy modes, and capture all network traffic. Advanced rule management enables precise control over connections and ad blocking.

Highlights
  • One-click server node import
  • Multiple proxy modes
  • HTTP, HTTPS, and TCP traffic capture
  • Advanced rule configuration
  • Traffic usage monitoring
  • Ad blocking
  • Local DNS mapping
Features
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English (Polished Promotional Version) FlyShadow – Your Smart Rule-Based Proxy Solution FlyShadow is a powerful, rule-based proxy client for iPhone and iPad, designed for seamless and intelligent network management. One-click import of server nodes for instant setup. Switch effortlessly between different proxy modes. Start your proxy connection with a single tap. Simple, intuitive interface – easy for anyone to use. Advanced Traffic Control & Rule Management Capture all HTTP, HTTPS, and TCP traffic from any app on your device, and redirect it to your proxy server. Configure precise rules using domain matches, domain suffixes, keywords, CIDR IP ranges, or GeoIP lookup. Monitor traffic usage and network speed across WiFi, cellular, direct, and proxy connections. Import rule files from URLs or iCloud Drive. Block ads efficiently using domain and user-agent rules. Local DNS mapping for faster and more reliable connections.

About

ClashX Pro

Manage multiple Clash controllers and OpenWrt systems with this intuitive app. It offers features for server and proxy management, network monitoring, and configuration editing. Customize your experience with multiple themes and languages.

Highlights
  • Multiple server management
  • Real-time status monitoring
  • Proxy group management
  • Node switching and latency testing
  • Network speed monitoring
  • Configuration file editing
  • Multi-theme and multi-language support
Features
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A simple and easy-to-use Clash controller management app that supports multiple Clash cores and OpenWrt systems, offering intuitive server management and proxy configuration features. Main Features Server Management - Multiple server support: Manage multiple Clash controllers at the same time - Server status monitoring: Display server connection status and version information in real time - Quick add: Supports both Clash Controller and OpenWrt server types - Server configuration editing: Modify server parameters and connection settings Proxy Management - Proxy group management: View and manage all proxy groups - Node switching: Quickly switch nodes within a proxy group - Latency testing: Test node latency and display results - Global mode switching: Supports Global, Rule, and Direct modes Network Monitoring - Real-time speed monitoring: Display upload and download speeds - Network status detection: Monitor network connection status Configuration Management - Configuration file editing: Edit Clash configuration files online - Configuration list management: View and manage multiple configuration files - Subscription info display: Show remaining traffic and expiration date of subscriptions User Experience - Multi-theme support: Light mode, dark mode, and eye-care mode - Multi-language support: Chinese and English interfaces - Responsive design: Adapted for different screen sizes - Custom settings: Configurable options such as request timeout and status check intervals Subscription Information This app offers auto-renewable subscriptions: • Monthly and Yearly Subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store Account Settings. Privacy & Terms Privacy Policy: https://zysoft1994.livejournal.com/716.html Terms of Service: https://zysoft1994.livejournal.com/366.html Note: ClashX Pro is a controller panel for Clash. It helps you connect to and manage external proxy services, but it does not include any built-in proxy nodes or provide VPN/proxy capabilities.

Screenshots

VPN4 screens
ClashX Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VPN at none against ClashX Pro's shown. VPN also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. VPN sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and ClashX Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for VPN against 1.0 for ClashX Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VPN ships an update weekly, ClashX Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VPN versus ClashX Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVPNClashX Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperOrangePlusZero LLC余 张

Customer experience

VPN

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ClashX Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

VPN

One-time10
  • Monthly Light Plan$2.99
  • Semi-Annual Light Plan$17.99
  • Semi-Annual Standard Plan$23.49
Show 7 more
  • Quarterly Premium Plan$24.99
  • Annual Light Plan$35.49
  • Lifetime Plan V2$42.49
  • Annual Standard Plan$46.49
  • Semi-Annual Premium Plan$48.49
  • Lifetime Plan V3$94.99
  • Annual Premium Plan$96.99
3 purchases

ClashX Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is VPN free?
VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClashX Pro free?
ClashX Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VPN or ClashX Pro?
VPN and ClashX Pro are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do VPN or ClashX Pro have ads?
ClashX Pro shows ads; VPN does not.
Which is updated more often, VPN or ClashX Pro?
VPN ships an update weekly, and ClashX Pro every 3 months. Most recently, VPN was updated on September 14, 2026 and ClashX Pro on September 11, 2026.

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