# AB Link vs ShadowShare

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShadowShare at 60% against AB Link's 0%. ShadowShare also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (367 vs 5). AB Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShadowShare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. AB Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShadowShare holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShadowShare has 367 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of AB Link's written reviews are positive against 60% of ShadowShare's.

AB Link ships an update every 3 weeks, ShadowShare every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AB Link | ShadowShare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-link/id1440600431/reviews) | **[4.7 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowshare/id1612647259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **367** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [深圳市中科蓝讯科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440600400) | [PHERUS .CO -SMC LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612647261) |

## What reviewers say

### AB Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-link/id1440600431)

Control Bluetooth speakers, smart speakers, and headphones with this app. Manage music playback, select audio sources like USB or FM, and adjust settings such as EQ and lighting.

**Highlights:** Music control, Audio source selection (USB, SD, AUX, Bluetooth, FM), Timer control, Recording control, Equalizer settings, Lighting control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShadowShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowshare/id1612647259)

Access a variety of free proxy configurations that are updated hourly. Enjoy unlimited usage without restrictions. This utility app provides ongoing access to proxy settings for your needs.

**Highlights:** Free proxy configurations, Unlimited usage, Hourly updates, Proxy settings access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShadowShare Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ShadowShare Pro Quarterly | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| ShadowShare Pro Annual | $25.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app overall
- 👍 New version is good
- 👍 Many nodes available
- 👍 Free nodes
- 👍 Best node sharing tool on iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Most nodes unusable
- 😞 Nodes don't work
- 😞 Cannot open websites
- 😞 Subscription not updating
- 😞 SSL error connecting to server

**Reported bugs**

- High-anonymous nodes not displayed after update
- Subscription not updating
- SSL error when connecting to server
- Copying clash configuration to clipboard results in nothing when pasted
- Subscription conversion returns 400, 403, 404 errors

**Requested features**

- Show high-anonymous nodes after update
- Limit node count to under 50
- Add speed test and one-click node filtering function


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AB Link free?

AB Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShadowShare free?

ShadowShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AB Link or ShadowShare?

ShadowShare is rated higher. AB Link averages 1.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ShadowShare averages 4.7 from 367 ratings.

### Do AB Link or ShadowShare have ads?

ShadowShare shows ads; AB Link does not.

### Which is updated more often, AB Link or ShadowShare?

AB Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShadowShare every 2 months. Most recently, AB Link was updated on October 3, 2026 and ShadowShare on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*