Comparison

ShadowClash vs Nthbe

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

Head to head
About

ShadowClash

Manage your network connections with a unified dashboard. Easily switch between modes, select proxy groups, and test latency. Supports guest and authenticated modes for flexible setup.

Highlights
  • Unified dashboard
  • Mode selector
  • Proxy group picker
  • Latency testing
  • Subscription import
  • Rule editor
  • 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)

About

Nthbe

This app provides secure proxy connectivity, allowing users to control their network with flexible outbound policies and private mesh access. It offers features for monitoring connections, creating custom traffic rules, and accessing trusted devices within a mesh network.

Highlights
  • Secure proxy connectivity
  • Flexible outbound policies
  • Private Mesh access
  • Live traffic summaries
  • Custom local rules
  • Diagnostics capture
  • Access private subnets
Features
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Take control of your network with Nthbe. Nthbe brings secure proxy connectivity, flexible outbound policies, and private Mesh access into one focused app. Highlights • Start and monitor your secure connection from a clear overview. • Choose Direct, Proxy, or Smart outbound behavior. • Select available server lines and review connection status. • Create local rules and policies for your own traffic. • View live traffic summaries and connection activity. • Capture diagnostics when troubleshooting. • Reach your trusted devices by .nbmesh name. • Access private subnets shared by your Mesh devices. • Maintain Mesh sessions with NAT traversal and relay fallback when direct paths are unavailable. • Manage your account and plan information. Nthbe keeps remote configuration read-only and separates it from user-created rules. Some features require an active Nthbe account, an available server, and VPN permission. Mesh availability depends on peer configuration and network conditions.

Screenshots

ShadowClash4 screens
Nthbe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ShadowClash at 4.6 against Nthbe's 3.5. ShadowClash also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%). Nthbe's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. ShadowClash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nthbe sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShadowClash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of ShadowClash's written reviews are positive against 33% of Nthbe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShadowClash ships an update every 2 weeks, Nthbe every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ShadowClash versus Nthbe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowClashNthbe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (21 ratings) — better3.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUZZYPN COMPANY LIMITEDPuzzing Labs Inc.

Customer experience

ShadowClash

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Nthbe

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShadowClash

One-time1
  • FuzzyPN 30 Days$3.99
6 purchases

Nthbe

One-time6
  • 7 Days Plan$0.99
  • 30 Days Plan$2.99
  • 90 Days Plan$7.99
Show 3 more
  • 180 Days Plan$14.99
  • 365 Days Plan$26.99
  • 730 Days Plan$48.99

Questions

Is ShadowClash free?
ShadowClash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nthbe free?
Nthbe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ShadowClash or Nthbe?
ShadowClash is rated higher. ShadowClash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Nthbe averages 3.5 from 11 ratings.
Do ShadowClash or Nthbe have ads?
Neither ShadowClash nor Nthbe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShadowClash or Nthbe?
ShadowClash ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nthbe every 5 days. Most recently, ShadowClash was updated on November 9, 2026 and Nthbe on November 10, 2026.

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