# Clash vs Keylish

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clash at none against Keylish's 2. Clash also leads on ratings volume (239 vs 2) and chart position (#112 vs unranked). Keylish's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Keylish sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Clash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Keylish holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clash has 239 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Clash ships an update every 3 days, Keylish every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clash | Keylish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clash-rule-based-proxy/id6794257189/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keylish-pinyin-and-languages/id6806294736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **239** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Open Sourced](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794257191) | [北京博雅观止科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804398917) |

## What reviewers say

### Clash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clash-rule-based-proxy/id6794257189)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Keylish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keylish-pinyin-and-languages/id6806294736)

This keyboard app offers Chinese pinyin input with optional real-time translation comparison for multiple languages. It provides English word completions and a phrasebook, with all data processed on-device for privacy. Enjoy a free base keyboard with an optional one-time purchase for full translation features.

**Highlights:** Chinese pinyin input (26-key and 9-key), Real-time translation comparison, English word completions, Customizable candidate text size, On-device translation for offline use, Chinese-English phrasebook, Privacy-focused, no data upload

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bilingual Hints - 30-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Bilingual Hints - Lifetime Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clash free?

Clash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Keylish free?

Keylish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clash or Keylish?

Keylish is rated higher. Clash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Keylish averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Clash or Keylish have ads?

Neither Clash nor Keylish shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clash or Keylish?

Clash ships an update every 3 days, and Keylish every 2 days. Most recently, Clash was updated on November 6, 2026 and Keylish on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*