Comparison

Neko Dash vs ShadowClash

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

Head to head
About

Neko Dash

This app provides a remote dashboard for managing Clash, OpenWrt, and Surge controllers. It offers real-time monitoring, proxy group control, and connection analysis for users with existing controller setups.

Highlights
  • Multi-controller management
  • Real-time status dashboard
  • Widget support
  • Proxy group control
  • Connection and traffic analysis
  • Rule and configuration management
Features
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Neko Dash is a modern dashboard client for remotely connecting to and managing Clash-compatible cores, OpenWrt controllers, and Surge controllers. It is not a VPN or proxy application itself. Please note before purchasing or using: • This app requires an already deployed Clash / OpenWrt / Surge controller to function properly. • This app does not provide proxy nodes, subscriptions, routing services, VPN services, or network access. • This app is best suited for users who already understand the basic concepts of controller dashboards. If you already have a working controller environment, Neko Dash helps you monitor and manage it remotely and conveniently on your iPhone. If you do not have a connectable controller environment, or if you do not understand what a “Controller” is, please download and purchase with caution. 【Trial and Purchase】 Neko Dash includes a 7-day free trial. After the trial period ends, a one-time in-app purchase is required to continue using the app. This purchase unlocks the full app experience permanently and is not an auto-renewing subscription. Users who previously purchased or downloaded the paid version of Neko Dash may continue using the app without purchasing again, subject to App Store receipt validation. You can restore your purchase at any time from the unlock page. 【Core Features】 • Multi-Controller Management Add and manage multiple Clash cores, OpenWrt controllers, and Surge controllers simultaneously. • Real-Time Status Dashboard Monitor upload and download speeds in real time with a clean, native iOS-style dashboard. • Widget Support Home Screen widgets and Lock Screen widgets help you quickly view important controller status. • Powerful Proxy Group Control Visualized policy groups clearly display included nodes and their current status. One-tap latency testing helps you test nodes within policy groups. Quick switching provides a smooth interactive experience for changing proxy nodes. • Connection and Traffic Analysis View active TCP/UDP connections in real time, including source IP, target domain, upload/download data usage, and connection duration. Force disconnect allows you to manually close specific connections when needed. • Rule and Configuration Management Preview active routing rules directly inside the app. Modify supported controller settings remotely, including running mode, log level, and port settings, without manually editing configuration files. • Visual Experience Designed for iOS with support for both Light Mode and Dark Mode. Neko Dash icon design: Gholts (Hugo Lee) Privacy Policy: https://testflight.notion.site/privacy-policy-for-neko-dash Terms of Use: https://testflight.notion.site/term-of-service-for-neko-dash

About

ShadowClash

Manage your network connections from a single, intuitive dashboard. Easily switch between modes, select proxy groups, and test latency. Supports guest mode for quick setup or panel mode for authenticated access.

Highlights
  • Single dashboard for connection management
  • Outbound mode selector (Rule/Global/Direct)
  • Proxy group picker with latency test
  • Guest mode with subscription import
  • Panel mode with authentication
  • Rule editor and configuration scripts
  • Light/Dark/System theme options
Features
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ShadowClash is a simple Clash-compatible client for iOS that lets you connect and manage your setup from a single clean dashboard. Everything on one screen: + Start/Stop with the active connected server name + Outbound mode selector always visible (Rule / Global / Direct) + Proxy group picker and per-group latency test Get started in two ways: + Guest mode: import subscriptions via URL, file, or QR code — no account needed. + Panel mode (Auth token): enter your provider’s Website Identifier once, then add profiles with a subscription token. ShadowClash fetches, decrypts, and syncs in the background, while raw URLs are not shown in the UI. Tools for everyday configuration: + Rule editor and quick configuration scripts + Theme options (Light / Dark / System)

Screenshots

Neko Dash4 screens
ShadowClash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShadowClash at 100% against Neko Dash's 50%. ShadowClash also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Neko Dash's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neko Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShadowClash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Neko Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Neko Dash's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShadowClash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neko Dash ships an update every 2 weeks, ShadowClash every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Neko Dash versus ShadowClash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeko DashShadowClash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better4.5 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings818 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHE BORING LAB LIMITEDFUZZYPN COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Neko Dash

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.7%
Negative39.3%

ShadowClash

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Neko Dash

One-time1
  • Neko Dash Pro$1.99
None

ShadowClash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Neko Dash free?
Neko Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShadowClash free?
ShadowClash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Neko Dash or ShadowClash?
Neko Dash is rated higher. Neko Dash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ShadowClash averages 4.5 from 18 ratings.
Do Neko Dash or ShadowClash have ads?
Neither Neko Dash nor ShadowClash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Neko Dash or ShadowClash?
Neko Dash ships an update every 2 weeks, and ShadowClash every 11 days. Most recently, Neko Dash was updated on October 31, 2026 and ShadowClash on October 28, 2026.

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