MistRoute vs XConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
MistRoute
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MistRoute is a native iOS traffic inspector and rule-based router, powered by the open-source mihomo (Clash.Meta) core. Most clients of this kind open onto a list of nodes. MistRoute opens onto your traffic: what your device is actually talking to, which rule matched it, and where it was sent. You change the routing once you can see it. MistRoute provides no servers, subscriptions, or network access of its own. You bring your own configuration and it runs locally on your device. TRAFFIC ⢠A live connection stream as the main screen ā not a node list ⢠Group by host, by matched rule, or by outbound to see where bandwidth goes ⢠Searchable request history that survives after connections close ROUTE EXPLANATION ⢠Tap any connection to see the full decision chain: request ā matched rule ā policy groups ā actual outbound ⢠Answers "why did this site go the wrong way" without guesswork ⢠Read straight from the core ā no extra requests are made RULE PLAYGROUND ⢠Enter a domain or IP and see which rule would match and which node it would use, evaluated against your live rule set ⢠Generates no real traffic ROUTING ⢠Every policy group and node, with per-node and per-group latency testing ⢠Rule, Global and Direct outbound modes PROFILES ⢠Add by subscription URL, file import, or QR code ⢠Built-in YAML editor; switch profiles live, no restart MORE ⢠Home Screen widget: tunnel status, current outbound, total usage ⢠Core logs, VPN start-up diagnostics, GeoIP / GeoSite management ⢠Custom hosts, latency test URL, external controller PRIVACY No data collection. No analytics, no tracking, no accounts, no telemetry. Your configuration, records and logs never leave your device and can be cleared at any time. REQUIREMENTS ⢠iOS 15.0 or later ⢠A mihomo/Clash-format configuration you already have access to
XConnect
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XConnect brings SSH, Telnet, SFTP and Windows Remote Desktop together in one app built for iPhone. Manage Linux servers, reach Windows machines and move files, all from your pocket. REMOTE DESKTOP THAT WORKS ON A PHONE XConnect includes a full RDP client, not screen mirroring. Switch between trackpad and direct touch, scroll with two fingers, pinch to zoom, right-click, and use a hardware keyboard with sticky modifier keys. A TERMINAL MADE FOR TOUCH ⢠A dedicated key row puts arrows, Ctrl and other essentials above the keyboard ⢠Full-screen mode for long sessions ⢠SSH with password or key authentication, plus Telnet for legacy devices ⢠Jump hosts work like OpenSSH ProxyJump, so you can reach servers on private networks AN AI ASSISTANT THAT GETS THINGS DONE Describe the task, such as "check how much disk space is left", and the assistant plans it, runs the commands on your server, reads the real output and reports back. Before anything destructive, it stops and asks for your confirmation. Connect the AI provider of your choice. SCRIPTS, READY TO RUN Start with ready-made scripts for backups, disk usage, Docker, listening ports, failed services and more. View and edit them on your phone, or write your own, then run them on any connected server. SFTP FILE MANAGEMENT Browse remote directories, filter by files or folders, and upload or download with a tap. LOCAL FIRST, PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your connections, groups, scripts and keys are stored encrypted on your device. No account is needed to use SSH, Telnet and SFTP. When you want your setup on more devices, turn on sync: it is end-to-end encrypted, so the server never sees your data in plain text. XCONNECT PRO Free: SSH, Telnet, SFTP, the script library and one jump host. Pro unlocks: ⢠Remote Desktop (RDP) ⢠The AI assistant ⢠Running scripts from the terminal ⢠Unlimited jump hosts ⢠End-to-end encrypted cloud sync across your devices XConnect Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Pro is tied to your XConnect account, so sign in first to subscribe. Terms of Use: https://xconnectapp.com/ios/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://xconnectapp.com/ios/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MistRoute at none against XConnect's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. XConnect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. MistRoute asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MistRoute | XConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | StarHub Info | ęÆęµ· å¼ |
In-app purchases
MistRoute
No in-app purchases
XConnect
- XConnect Pro3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Unlock Pro3 Days trial$69.991 Year
- XConnect Pro Lifetime$89.99









