# Clash vs Mesl

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clash at none against Mesl's 9. Clash also leads on ratings volume (239 vs 8) and device support (5 vs 3). Mesl's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mesl sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. Clash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mesl 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 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Clash's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mesl's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clash | Mesl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clash-rule-based-proxy/id6794257189/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesl/id6813092621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **239** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 83.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Open Sourced](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794257191) | [ROG CLOUD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813092623) |

## What reviewers say

### Clash

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

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


### Mesl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesl/id6813092621)

This app provides a fast and lightweight connection to a VPN service. It offers one-tap connection with real-time stats and multiple routing modes. Users can manage their subscriptions and enjoy a private browsing experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap connect, Live speed and traffic stats, Rule, Global, or Direct mode, Custom routing rules, Server list with latency testing, No logging of browsing activity

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 200G | $8.49 | per month |
| Premium 300G | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium 100G | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium 500G | $18.49 | per month |
| Premium 100G | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium 50G | $25.99 | per year |
| Premium 1024G | $35.49 | per month |
| Premium 100G | $42.99 | per year |
| Premium Team | $100.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clash free?

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

### Is Mesl free?

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

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

Mesl is rated higher. Clash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Mesl averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Clash or Mesl have ads?

Neither Clash nor Mesl shows ads.

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

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