Best apps like VPN - FlyShadow

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
4 free apps
Updated July 2026

VPN is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 9+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to VPN

Shadowrocket#1

Shadowrocket by Shadow Launch Technology Limited

Rule based proxy utility
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.5😐(12K ratings)
$2.99
#1in Utilities
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This utility client captures and redirects all device traffic to a proxy server. It records requests, allows rule-based configuration, and measures network performance. It also supports ad blocking, local DNS mapping, and advanced proxy features.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent VPN performance
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💡 Useful customization options

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues after updates
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤔 Confusing setup process for some users
Stash - Rule Based Proxy#2

Stash - Rule Based Proxy by Stash Networks Limited

Simple & Powerful Network Tool
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(1.2K ratings)
$5.99
#7in Utilities
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This app is a powerful rule-based proxy client for iOS, offering advanced network management. It supports multiple proxy protocols and features like JavaScript rewriting, MitM decryption, and on-demand connections. Easily route traffic based on domain, IP, or User-Agent for enhanced network control.

What We Love

  • 👍 Stable and fast connection
  • 💡 Comprehensive features
  • 🚀 Efficient performance
  • 🔒 Secure and private

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnections
Chute - Network Toolbox#3

Chute - Network Toolbox by S. Smart Rabbit LLC

Advance Network Toolbox
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
3.0(12 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This network toolbox offers advanced proxy capabilities for iOS devices. It supports various proxy protocols and allows for traffic interception and logging. Ideal for power users seeking comprehensive network control.

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Charles Proxy
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Capture and inspect network requests and responses directly on your iOS device. Debug networking issues without needing a computer. View detailed metadata, headers, and bodies, and even transfer sessions to a desktop for further analysis.

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Quantumult X
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This powerful network utility allows web developers to debug HTTP traffic and modify requests/responses. It also enables users to customize proxy settings, supporting various protocols and advanced filtering for network requests.

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