Shadowscale vs crossgfw
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shadowscale
This VPN client simplifies secure internet access by allowing users to import configurations via QR codes or manual URL entry. It provides a straightforward way to set up and manage your VPN connection for enhanced online privacy and security.
- VPN client
- QR code configuration import
- Manual URL configuration
- Secure internet access
- Enhanced online privacy
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A VPN client for WEB. Allows configuration to be imported by scanning QR codes or by manually entering URLs with the settings.
crossgfw
This utility allows users to access the internet freely and securely. It supports custom proxy nodes, including OverTLS protocol, and prioritizes user privacy by not saving logs. Enjoy enhanced Wi-Fi security on public hotspots and protect your network IP.
- Add custom proxy nodes
- OverTLS protocol support
- Stealth and stable connection
- No login or registration required
- Wi-Fi security on public hotspots
- IP and privacy protection
- High network speed
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crossgfw is a proxy tool for you to access internet freely and it's free! Features: - Support users to add proxy nodes by themselves, including OverTLS protocol. - Stealth and stable, no need to log in and register, easy to use - Does not save any user log information - Wi-Fi Security when using Public Hotspots - Protect your network IP and privacy security - Unmatched network speed and performance Terms of Services: https://fspaceinc.com/?p=263 Privacy Policy: https://fspaceinc.com/?p=282 Connect us: openfreeeyes@icloud.com
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Verdict
Shadowscale and crossgfw both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of crossgfw's written reviews are positive against 71% of Shadowscale's. crossgfw also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Shadowscale's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 6). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Shadowscale against 4.5 for crossgfw. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Shadowscale's written reviews are positive against 100% of crossgfw's.
Shadowscale ships an update every 5 weeks, crossgfw every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadowscale | crossgfw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) — better | 4.5 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 12VPX | World Youth Freedom Federation |
Customer experience
Shadowscale
crossgfw
In-app purchases
Shadowscale
No in-app purchases
crossgfw
No in-app purchases
