Comparison

Clash vs Nthbe

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

Head to head
About

Clash

This utility allows users to manage network connections using custom rules. It supports various proxy protocols and offers detailed network visibility. Configure connections, test latency, and customize routing for your specific needs.

Highlights
  • Rule-based network routing
  • Support for multiple proxy protocols
  • Customizable policy groups
  • Detailed network traffic monitoring
  • Visual rule editor
  • DNS configuration options
Features
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Clash - Rule based proxy utility is now on iOS. Clash is a rule-based network proxy utility powered by Hako. Hako builds on the open-source mihomo project and powers the app's NetworkExtension runtime on Apple platforms. The app is built natively with SwiftUI for iPhone and iPad — not a web wrapper and not a port. Bring your existing Clash or mihomo profile URL. Clash then decides how each connection should be handled: direct, through a selected proxy, or rejected by your rules. Clash ships with no servers and no proxy lines; you supply your own configuration or profile URL. GETTING STARTED 1. Import — paste a profile URL, scan a QR code, open a YAML configuration, Share one from another app, or start with a blank profile. 2. Choose — refresh policy groups, test latency, and select the route you want. 3. Connect — connect from Home, Control Center, or Shortcuts, then switch routing modes whenever needed. RULE-BASED ROUTING • Rule / Global / Direct modes, switched in one tap • Match domains, suffixes, keywords, IP-CIDR, GEOIP, GEOSITE, ports, network types, and more • Add custom rules with a visual editor — no YAML by hand • Update remote rule providers on a schedule • Every connection shows the rule it matched and the node it took NODES AND POLICY GROUPS • select, url-test, fallback, load-balance, and relay policy groups • Refresh nodes, test latency, and change selections quickly • Create nodes manually with a field-level editor, configure proxy chains, or use nodes from an imported profile • Read mihomo-format YAML configurations and remote profiles directly • Accepts ss / ssr / vmess / vless / trojan / hysteria2 / tuic / anytls share links and Base64 node lists DNS • Resolver lists, per-domain policies, Fake-IP and real-IP modes • DNS over HTTPS, TLS, QUIC, and UDP • Local DNS mapping: pin a domain to an address you choose, ahead of any resolver • DNS self-checks, cache controls, and resolution-path diagnostics A VISIBLE NETWORK • Live upload and download speed with cumulative traffic • Current connections, request history, matched rules, and outbound routes • Runtime logs, core status, and resource usage • Network quality testing, STUN, and NAT type detection BUILT FOR IPHONE AND IPAD • A sidebar with two-column detail on iPad; ⌘1 through ⌘9 jump to the sidebar sections • Light and Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver throughout • Control Center control for one-tap connect • Shortcuts and Siri actions for connect, disconnect, toggle, and routing mode • Share extension: send a configuration from any app to import it • On Demand rules for automatic takeover on selected networks • Local and iCloud Drive configuration backup and restore • Localized in English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese SUPPORTED OUTBOUND PROTOCOLS HTTP, SOCKS, Shadowsocks, ShadowsocksR, Snell, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, AnyTLS, Mieru, Sudoku, Hysteria, Hysteria2, TUIC, ShadowQUIC, GOST Relay, WireGuard, Tailscale, ZeroTier, SSH, MASQUE, TrustTunnel, OpenVPN PRIVACY • No data collected • No ads, third-party analytics, or tracking SDKs • Configurations and credentials use iOS Data Protection; optional backups use your own Apple/iCloud account. • Logs and diagnostics stay local unless you choose to share them. • Network traffic flows only between your device and the services you configure OPEN-SOURCE CORE The Hako core source is public for audit. Issues are welcome. Hako is built on the open-source mihomo project. To connect, you need a Clash or mihomo configuration — bring your own, or create and edit one in the app — and a network service you control or are authorized to use. Hako source: https://github.com/TokenPLS/Hako Privacy Policy: https://clash.md/privacy Terms of Use: https://clash.md/terms Support and Documentation: https://clash.md/

About

Nthbe

This app provides secure proxy connectivity and private network access. It allows users to manage outbound policies, monitor network activity, and access trusted devices within a mesh network. Features include local rule creation and diagnostic tools for troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Secure proxy connectivity
  • Flexible outbound policies
  • Private Mesh access
  • Local rules and policies
  • Live traffic summaries
  • Diagnostic 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

Clash4 screens
Nthbe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clash at none against Nthbe's 6. Clash also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 67%) and ratings volume (103 vs 6). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement 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. Nthbe sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Clash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Clash against 4.5 for Nthbe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clash has 103 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Clash's written reviews are positive against 67% of Nthbe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clash ships an update every 2 days, Nthbe every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Clash versus Nthbe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClashNthbe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (103 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings103 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpen SourcedPuzzing Labs Inc.

Customer experience

Clash

All ratings103 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%

Nthbe

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Clash

No in-app purchases

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 Clash free?
Clash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nthbe free?
Nthbe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clash or Nthbe?
Nthbe is rated higher. Clash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Nthbe averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Clash or Nthbe have ads?
Neither Clash nor Nthbe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clash or Nthbe?
Clash ships an update every 2 days, and Nthbe every 6 days. Most recently, Clash was updated on September 28, 2026 and Nthbe on September 16, 2026.

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