Comparison

Larktun vs Clash Plus

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

Head to head
About

Larktun

Features
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Larktun is a private networking and remote access app designed for personal users, developers, IT administrators, and networking enthusiasts. With Larktun, your iPhone or iPad can securely join your private network and access your home computer, NAS, server, router, development machine, or office devices anytime, anywhere. You can complete networking, device discovery, remote access, and remote control directly inside the app. 【App-Based Private Networking】 Traditional networking tools often require system-level VPN configuration, which may affect other VPN, proxy, or network tools. Larktun uses an app-based private networking approach: No system profile installation required No occupation of the system VPN channel No conflict with other proxy or network tools Access private network devices directly from the app Better suited for iPhone and iPad remote access 【Main Features】 1. Secure Private Network Access After signing in, your iPhone or iPad becomes part of your private network. Wherever you are, as long as you have internet access, you can connect to your devices as if you were on the same local network. Multiple accounts are supported, allowing you to switch between home networks, development environments, remote office networks, and operations management scenarios. 2. Smart Discovery and Home Network App Center Larktun supports smart discovery to help you quickly find devices and common services in your private network, reducing the need to manually enter IP addresses, ports, and protocols. You can discover NAS devices, servers, Windows PCs, routers, Web services, SSH services, RDP services, and more. For home users, Larktun can also serve as a home network app center, providing centralized access to computers, NAS devices, routers, media services, smart home services, and self-hosted applications. 3. Built-in Remote Access Toolbox Larktun includes commonly used remote access tools, so you do not need to install multiple third-party apps. SSH Terminal: Access Linux servers, routers, NAS devices, and development machines with password or key authentication. SFTP File Management: Upload, download, rename, and edit remote files. Built-in Web Browser: Access NAS dashboards, OpenWrt, Home Assistant, self-hosted websites, and internal web systems. RDP Remote Desktop: Connect to Windows computers directly inside the app. WebRTC Remote Control: Remotely control computers through the built-in WebRTC capability. 4. Multi-Tab and Detachable Tabs Larktun supports multi-tab workflows. You can open multiple SSH, RDP, Web, or remote control sessions and quickly switch between devices and services. On iPad, SSH and RDP tabs can also be detached, making remote sessions more flexible for multitasking. 5. External Display Support Larktun supports external display usage. RDP and WebRTC remote control can work with an external monitor to provide a larger workspace and a more desktop-like remote experience on iPad. 6. Device Overview View the status of devices in your private network, add device notes, search quickly, and start SSH, SFTP, Web, RDP, or remote control sessions directly from the device list. 7. Security Protection Larktun is built on modern encrypted networking technology. Only authenticated devices can join your private network, and data transmission is protected by encryption, helping reduce public exposure and unauthorized access risks. Larktun keeps your devices securely online and always within reach. Privacy Policy: https://larktun.com/legal/privacy-policy Service Terms: https://larktun.com/legal/terms-of-service Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Clash Plus

This tool offers advanced control over network traffic, supporting multiple proxy protocols and flexible rule-based routing. Monitor real-time speeds, manage subscriptions, and enhance DNS security. Ideal for developers and power users seeking a customized network environment.

Highlights
  • Multi-protocol proxy support
  • Rule-based traffic routing
  • Real-time traffic monitoring
  • Subscription configuration management
  • Encrypted DNS support
  • Proxy groups and load balancing
  • System proxy and TUN mode
Features
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Official website: ClashPlus.io Clash Plus - Professional Proxy Protocol Management Clash Plus is a powerful proxy protocol client built on the Mihomo core engine, designed for developers, network engineers, and users who demand precise control over their network traffic. CORE FEATURES - Multi-Protocol Support Supports Shadowsocks, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, Hysteria2, TUIC, and more - compatible with virtually all major proxy protocols. - Rule-Based Traffic Routing A flexible rule engine based on domain, IP, GeoIP, and process matching lets you define exactly how each connection is routed, with surgical precision. - Real-Time Traffic Dashboard Monitor live upload/download speeds, active connections, and cumulative traffic statistics at a glance. - Subscription Management Import and auto-update proxy configurations via subscription URLs. Manage multiple profiles with ease. - Encrypted DNS Built-in support for DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH), DNS-over-TLS (DoT), and DNSSEC for faster, more secure name resolution. - Proxy Groups and Load Balancing Configure automatic speed testing, failover, and load balancing across proxy nodes to ensure stable, reliable connectivity. - System Proxy and TUN Mode Seamlessly switch between system proxy mode and TUN virtual network interface mode to suit any use case. - RESTful API and Web Dashboard Manage Clash Plus remotely via its built-in web panel and open API, ideal for automation and DevOps workflows. WHO IS IT FOR? - Developers: Route and inspect network requests during app development and testing - Network Engineers: Apply fine-grained traffic policies across devices - Enterprise Teams: Centralize and standardize network access configurations - Power Users: Build a fully customized personal network environment PRIVACY AND SECURITY Clash Plus runs entirely on-device. We collect zero user data and upload zero network records. All configurations are stored locally. Your network, your control. Download Clash Plus today and take full command of your network.

Screenshots

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Clash Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clash Plus at none against Larktun's 1. Clash Plus also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Larktun sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Clash Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Larktun ships an update every 10 days, Clash Plus every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Larktun versus Clash Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLarktunClash Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (86 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—64.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—86 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB92 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer宁波弦域网络科技有限公司Vextralis LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Larktun

Subscriptions1
  • Larktun Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
None

Clash Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Larktun free?
Larktun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clash Plus free?
Clash Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Larktun or Clash Plus have ads?
Neither Larktun nor Clash Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Larktun or Clash Plus?
Larktun ships an update every 10 days, and Clash Plus every 2 days. Most recently, Larktun was updated on October 10, 2026 and Clash Plus on October 12, 2026.

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