# Clash vs E

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clash at none against E's 4. Clash also leads on ratings volume (246 vs 1) and chart position (#206 vs unranked). E's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. E sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Clash asks for nothing beyond the download.

E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clash has 246 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Clash ships an update every 3 days, E daily. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clash | E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clash-rule-based-proxy/id6794257189/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-ix/id6813092671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **246** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#206** | — |
| Size | 109 MB | 91 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)

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This utility app allows users to manage network connections using custom rules. It supports various proxy protocols and offers advanced DNS configuration. Built natively for iOS devices, it provides real-time network visibility and control.

**Highlights:** Rule-based network routing, Import custom profiles via URL or QR code, Support for multiple proxy protocols, Advanced DNS configuration, Real-time network traffic monitoring, Visual rule editor, Control Center and Shortcuts integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-ix/id6813092671)

This app provides a fast and lightweight connection to a VPN service. It offers one-tap connection with real-time stats and multiple connection modes. The service prioritizes user privacy by not logging browsing activity or traffic content.

**Highlights:** One-tap connect, Live speed and traffic stats, Rule, Global, or Direct modes, Server list with latency testing, No logging of activity or content

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| E-IX 256G | $7.49 | per month |
| E-IX 512G | $12.49 | per month |
| E-IX 1024G | $33.49 | per year |
| E-IX Team | $50.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clash free?

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

### Is E free?

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

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

E is rated higher. Clash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 246 ratings, while E averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Clash or E have ads?

Neither Clash nor E shows ads.

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

Clash ships an update every 3 days, and E daily. Most recently, Clash was updated on November 10, 2026 and E 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.*