# Sockswitch-Shadowsocks Client — A SS and SSR Socks5 VPN Client

> iOS Shadowsocks and ShadowsR SOCKS5 VPN proxy client. (iPhone/iPad app by L.A.P STUDIOS, INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sockswitch-shadowsocks-client/id1453207024 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [L.A.P STUDIOS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453207023)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.16/5 from 244 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 36 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-02-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sockswitch-shadowsocks-client/id1453207024/reviews.md

## What is Sockswitch?

Sockswitch is an iOS proxy client for Shadowsocks and ShadowsocksR.

Shadowsocks is a secure socks5 VPN proxy, designed to protect your Internet traffic.

We support ss and ssr:

*Encryption:
aes-128-cfb; aes-192-cfb; aes-256-cfb; chacha20; salsa20; rc4-md5

*Protocol:
origin

*obfs:
plain
http_simple

SOCKS5 Supported If you are using Telegram, Please add a SOCKS5 Proxy with Server:127.0.0.1 and Port:1089


Follow is the step of usage：
1、Please add server first: Click 「Add」and select「Manual Input」，then input your server info; (You can read the help to setup your own server)
* You can use「Scan QR-code」to add server if you use ShadowsocksX on macOS;
2、Click the radio button to select the server;
3、Click 「Back」go back to index;
4、Turn on the switch.

Help:
Learn how to install a shadowsocks server
[English Guide] http://lapstudios.us/shadowsocks.html
[中文教程] http://lapstudios.us/shadowsocks_cn.html

## Key features

- Shadowsocks and ShadowsocksR support
- Secure SOCKS5 VPN proxy
- Multiple encryption options
- Various protocols and obfuscation methods
- Manual server input
- QR code server import
- One-tap proxy activation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sockswitch-shadowsocks-client/id1453207024/reviews.md

### 5/5 — hai

*2025-06-19, version 2.1*

d

### 5/5 — Proxy by Shadow Socks Technology

*2024-05-19, version 2.1*

I meant to say that this was one of the easiest proxy setup I’ve ever had to deal with I strongly recommend it and kudos to my friend Chuck, who clued us into this. We have implemented it in our system for testing and will probably add this to our Ray of services that we provide to our manage service client as well as internally.
I do recommend having this set up on a separate server and not stack. However, we are doing both stacking it as well as having on a dedicated server and instance and it seems to be handling the traffic without any problems.
Respectfully,
User

### 2/5 — Missing latest encryption

*2022-10-11, version 2.1*

Unfortunately it doesn’t support latest encryption

### 3/5 — Subscribe feature broken

*2021-09-24, version 2.1*

Please fix this feature

### 5/5 — Great app

*2021-08-28, version 2.1*

I am in China now, but I need to get the information on google. After using this app I can use google in China now.

### 4/5 — Beautiful UI

*2021-07-04, version 2.1*

The UI and animation are so beautiful! One issue is that the ads are with sounds when you click the connect button. I was always scared by the sudden sounds…

### 1/5 — Not working

*2021-06-28, version 2.1*

I just get “failed to handshake” on my server. Using chacha20-ietf-poly1305 with shadowsocks-libev 3.3.5.

### 2/5 — Lack decryption methods

*2021-01-22, version 2.1*

Pls add chacha20-poly1305

### 4/5 — Where is obfs option?

*2020-12-10, version 2.1*

Excuse please. I saw no obfs options on Add New Server page, is it defaultly configued? Or how can I manually configure it? Thanks

### 1/5 — Why can’t it work.?

*2020-10-12, version 2.1*

Not support chacha20-itef? Or not support iOS.14?

## Frequently asked questions about Sockswitch

### What does Sockswitch do?

Sockswitch is an iOS proxy client designed for Shadowsocks and ShadowsocksR. It functions as a secure SOCKS5 VPN proxy, helping to protect your internet traffic by routing it through a proxy server. It supports various encryption methods and protocols for enhanced security.

### How do I set up a server in Sockswitch?

You can add a server by tapping 'Add' and selecting 'Manual Input' to enter your server details. Alternatively, if you use ShadowsocksX on macOS, you can use the 'Scan QR-code' option to add your server configuration. Once added, select the server and turn on the switch to activate the proxy.

### Is Sockswitch free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available. This suggests that while the core functionality is accessible, certain features or advanced options might require a purchase.

### What encryption methods and protocols does Sockswitch support?

Sockswitch supports a range of encryption methods including aes-128-cfb, aes-192-cfb, aes-256-cfb, chacha20, salsa20, and rc4-md5. It also supports the 'origin' protocol and 'plain' and 'http_simple' obfuscation methods.

### Can I use Sockswitch with Telegram?

Yes, you can use Sockswitch with Telegram. To do so, you need to add a SOCKS5 Proxy within Telegram's settings. Configure it with Server: 127.0.0.1 and Port: 1089, assuming Sockswitch is running and configured on your device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2020-02-11

Bug Fix and Improved stability.

### 2.0 — 2020-01-06

2.0 Released
- Speed Test Feature Added, You can ping your server now.
- SOCKS5 Supported If you are using Telegram, Please add a SOCKS5 Proxy with Server:127.0.0.1 and Port:1089

### 1.4 — 2019-10-24

- Optimize interface design.

### 1.3 — 2019-04-09

1, Name your server (1 ~ 15 characters).
2, Share your server by generating image.
3, Now you can remove annoying ads permanently.

### 1.2 — 2019-03-05

Bug and crash fixes.

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