Comparison

Rheonth Connect vs Clash Meta

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

Head to head
About

Rheonth Connect

This application provides a secure and intuitive way to manage your own VPN configurations. It allows for one-tap connections, intelligent server selection based on latency, and flexible configuration import for a reliable VPN experience.

Highlights
  • One-tap connection
  • Import VPN configurations
  • Intelligent server selection
  • Split tunneling
  • Multiple VPN protocol support
  • Secure connection management
  • Reliable connection monitoring
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Rheonth Connect Rheonth Connect is a modern VPN client that allows users to securely connect using their own compatible VPN configurations. Users can import their own configurations and manage available servers through a simple and intuitive interface. Features • One-tap connection • Import compatible VPN configurations • Intelligent server selection based on latency • Routing (split tunneling) • Multiple VPN protocol support • Secure connection management • Modern and intuitive interface • Reliable connection monitoring • Dark mode support Configuration Management Users can import their own compatible VPN configurations directly into the application. Once imported, available servers can be managed and selected from the Servers section. Performance Built-in latency testing helps users quickly identify responsive servers from their imported configurations, making it easy to choose the most suitable connection. Security & Privacy Rheonth Connect is designed to securely manage VPN configurations and establish encrypted VPN connections using modern networking technologies. The application does not use collected information for advertising or cross-app tracking. Why Rheonth Connect? • Simple and intuitive interface • Fast and reliable VPN connection management • Flexible configuration import • Intelligent server selection • Regular updates and continuous improvements Thank you for choosing Rheonth Connect. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Clash Meta

This VPN client allows you to connect to your own servers using imported configurations. It offers rule-based split tunneling and supports various protocols for secure and private internet access. Easily manage connections and settings.

Highlights
  • Import configuration from URL, file, or QR code
  • One-switch connect/disconnect
  • Rule-based split tunneling
  • Multiple connection modes
  • Server latency testing
  • Supports VLESS, VMess, Trojan, and more protocols
  • Custom DNS settings
Features
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Clash Meta is a VPN client for iPhone and iPad. It connects to the servers in a configuration you import from your own provider or network administrator, and sends your traffic to them through an encrypted VPN tunnel built with Apple's Network Extension framework. Clash Meta does not sell, operate or include any servers. You need your own configuration (a Clash / mihomo YAML file or subscription URL) to connect. Features • Import a configuration from a URL, file, clipboard or QR code • Connect and disconnect with one switch, in the app or from a Home Screen widget • Rule-based split tunneling: choose which traffic goes through your servers and which goes direct • Rule, Global and Direct modes • Choose a server and test its latency • Protocols: VLESS, VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks, Hysteria2, TUIC, WireGuard and more • Custom DNS settings • Back up your settings to iCloud, Files or WebDAV Privacy Clash Meta has no account and does not collect any data. Your configuration stays on your device, and your traffic only goes to the servers you configure.

Screenshots

Rheonth Connect3 screens
Clash Meta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Clash Meta at 4.3 against Rheonth Connect's 2.0. Clash Meta also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 1). Rheonth Connect's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clash Meta holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clash Meta has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rheonth Connect ships an update fortnightly, Clash Meta every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rheonth Connect versus Clash Meta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRheonth ConnectClash Meta
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings123 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB171 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYablokov Evgeni Aleksandrovich, IPNovexura LLC

Customer experience

Rheonth Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Clash Meta

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rheonth Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Clash Meta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rheonth Connect free?
Rheonth Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clash Meta free?
Clash Meta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rheonth Connect or Clash Meta?
Clash Meta is rated higher. Rheonth Connect averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Clash Meta averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.
Do Rheonth Connect or Clash Meta have ads?
Neither Rheonth Connect nor Clash Meta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rheonth Connect or Clash Meta?
Rheonth Connect ships an update fortnightly, and Clash Meta every 9 days. Most recently, Rheonth Connect was updated on October 29, 2026 and Clash Meta on October 29, 2026.

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