Comparison

Clash Lite vs RootDeck

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Import and manage proxy configurations
  • Switch between active configurations
  • Start and stop connections
  • View routing rules and logs
  • Perform latency tests
  • Support subscription updates
Features
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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.

About

RootDeck

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Manage your servers straight from your iPhone and iPad. RootDeck is a fast, secure SSH and SFTP client — a full terminal and file manager in your pocket. Connect directly to your own servers — no RootDeck account, no cloud in between. Built for developers, sysadmins, and DevOps who need their infrastructure on the go. Features: • Interactive SSH terminal • SFTP file browser and transfers • Upload, download, copy, move, rename, and delete remote files • Password and SSH key authentication • Jump host support for reaching servers behind a bastion • Host key verification to protect against MITM attacks • Saved server profiles • Face ID or Touch ID app lock • Server availability monitoring • Support for Linux, macOS, and Windows OpenSSH servers Credentials are stored securely in Apple Keychain. SSH connections, commands, and transferred files go directly between your device and the servers you choose. RootDeck does not collect analytics and does not send your server data to the developer.

Screenshots

Clash Lite4 screens
RootDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Clash Lite at #26 against RootDeck's unranked. RootDeck's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Clash Lite versus RootDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClash LiteRootDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#26 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHood Lawn Service Inc.Evgenii Lav

In-app purchases

None

Clash Lite

No in-app purchases

None

RootDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clash Lite free?
Clash Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RootDeck free?
RootDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clash Lite or RootDeck have ads?
Neither Clash Lite nor RootDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clash Lite or RootDeck?
Clash Lite ships an update weekly, and RootDeck weekly. Most recently, Clash Lite was updated on September 29, 2026 and RootDeck on September 30, 2026.

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