Shadowscale vs FreeWalker
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.
FreeWalker
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Worry-free foreign currency recharge and easy purchase with electronic RMB exchange.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadowscale at every 5 weeks against FreeWalker's every 3 months. FreeWalker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Shadowscale ships an update every 5 weeks, FreeWalker every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Shadowscale | FreeWalker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | 12VPX | Zhejiang LianLian YunTong Co.,Ltd |
In-app purchases
Shadowscale
No in-app purchases
FreeWalker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Shadowscale or FreeWalker have ads?
Which is updated more often, Shadowscale or FreeWalker?
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