VPN vs ClashX Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
VPN ships an update weekly, ClashX Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VPN | ClashX Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OrangePlusZero LLC | 余 张 |
Customer experience
VPN
ClashX Pro
In-app purchases
VPN
- Monthly Light Plan$2.99
- Semi-Annual Light Plan$17.99
- Semi-Annual Standard Plan$23.49
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- 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
ClashX Pro
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$2.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$3.99









