Clash Lite vs Codex Relay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clash Lite
This lightweight client allows users to manage their own proxy configurations. It supports importing and switching between compatible settings, viewing routing rules, and performing latency tests. Users must provide their own compatible configurations to use the service.
- Import and manage proxy configurations
- Switch between active configurations
- Start and stop connections
- View routing rules and logs
- Perform latency tests
- Support subscription updates
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ClashLite is a lightweight Mihomo-based client designed for users who manage their own proxy configurations. Key Features • Import and manage compatible configurations • Switch between active configurations • Start and stop connections easily • View routing rules and logs • Perform latency tests for nodes • Support subscription updates • Provide advanced configuration options Important Notes ClashLite does not provide any servers, nodes, or network services. You are required to prepare your own Mihomo(ClashMeta)/Clash-compatible configuration to use this app.
Codex Relay
Manage your Codex workflow remotely from your phone. Track active threads, send prompts, review output, and respond to requests. Designed for developers to stay connected to their work without being at their desk.
- Follow Codex conversations remotely
- Send prompts and follow-up instructions
- Respond to approval and input requests
- Attach images for context
- Review workspace and thread activity
- Manage relay server state
- Check usage statistics
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Codex Relay brings your Codex workflow to your phone. Connect to your local Codex Relay server and keep track of active threads, responses, approvals, and workspace activity without staying at your desk. Send follow-up prompts, review assistant output, attach images for context, and respond when Codex needs input before it can continue. Built for developers who use Codex as part of real work, Codex Relay keeps the mobile experience focused, fast, and close to the terminal workflow. Key features: - Follow Codex conversations from your phone - Send prompts and follow-up instructions - Respond to approval and input requests - Attach images as context - Review workspace and thread activity - Manage connected relay server state - Check usage - Designed for local developer workflows Codex Relay requires a running Codex Relay server on your computer. Start the server with `npx codex-relay@latest`, then connect your device over your local network. GitHub: https://github.com/gronxb/codex-relay Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clash Lite at 89% against Codex Relay's 63%. Clash Lite also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Clash Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Clash Lite's written reviews are positive against 63% of Codex Relay's.
Clash Lite ships an update every 8 days, Codex Relay every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Clash Lite | Codex Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (29 ratings) — better | 4.2 (57 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better | 63.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 57 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #18 — better | #26 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hood Lawn Service Inc. | Kang Sungyu |
Customer experience
Clash Lite
Codex Relay
In-app purchases
Clash Lite
No in-app purchases
Codex Relay
No in-app purchases
