Potatso vs Stash
Stash and Potatso both read Clash configurations on iPhone and iPad. Stash is a paid app with advanced HTTP tooling; Potatso is free and focuses on routing and connections.
At a glance
| Potatso | Stash | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Optional Pro (subscription or one-time purchase) | Paid app (one-time purchase) |
| Requires | iOS / iPadOS 17 or later | iOS 16 or later; separate macOS, Android and Windows versions |
| Configuration | Imports Clash / Mihomo, V2Ray / Xray and Surge configurations | Clash Premium configuration, with overrides |
| HTTPS decryption (MitM) | Not supported | Supported, with JavaScript rewriting |
More in Potatso
- Smart Routing (Pro): sites in your region go straight out and everything else through your server, with no rules to write. Potatso keeps its lists up to date.
- Statistics: today’s traffic by hour, the Wi-Fi and cellular split, session history and connection quality. Today and the last 7 days are free; 30 days, node latency and the live connection list come with Pro.
- An interface made for iPhone: switch modes, nodes and profiles from the home screen, widgets or Control Center, without editing configuration files.
- Speed tests every time you open Potatso, so the fastest server is ready (Pro).
Choose Potatso if
- You want a free Clash-compatible client and only pay if you need Pro features
- You use Mihomo protocols such as VLESS Reality, Hysteria2 or AnyTLS
- You also have V2Ray / Xray or Surge configurations to import
- You want local sites to go direct without writing rules
- You want to see where your traffic goes and how your connection performs
Choose Stash if
- You need HTTPS decryption, HTTP rewriting or JavaScript
- You want the same app on Mac, Android or Windows
Switching from Stash
Add the same Clash subscription URL or YAML file to Potatso. The import preview shows anything Potatso cannot use before you save.
Get Potatso
Free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.
Competitor details come from each app’s own App Store listing and website, checked in November 2026. Prices and features change, so check the App Store before you decide.