# Quantumult X vs Shark SMS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shark SMS at 100% against Quantumult X's 50%. Shark SMS also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.8). Quantumult X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 3). On ads there is nothing between them.

Shark SMS is free to download; Quantumult X costs $9.99 up front. Shark SMS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Quantumult X asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shark SMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quantumult X has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Quantumult X's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shark SMS's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quantumult X | Shark SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantumult-x/id1443988620/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-sms/id6445952655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cross Utility Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252015437) | [传胜 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/789568029) |

## What reviewers say

### Quantumult X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantumult-x/id1443988620)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Paid · Utilities, #180 Top Paid (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** HTTP request/response debugging, MitM HTTP decryption, HTTP rewrite for traffic modification, Customized DNS settings, Shadowsocks proxy support, WebSocket and TLS proxying, Customizable network request policies

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Robust security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📉 Lack of updates and new features

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with iOS 18 certificate installation
- Incompatibility with system VPN
- Rewrite and MITM functions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Support for new protocols like Hysteria2 and VLESS
- Remote access and node switching
- Widgets for quick access
- Batch speed testing for multiple nodes


### Shark SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-sms/id6445952655)

This app uses AI to intelligently filter and group spam messages offline. It offers custom rules for keywords and numbers, ensuring your inbox stays clean and private. A VIP subscription unlocks all features across devices.

**Highlights:** AI-powered offline message grouping, Custom keyword and number rules, Blacklist and whitelist functionality, Regular expression support for rules, Online model updates, Privacy-focused offline processing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription (One Week) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| 永久会员 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quantumult X free?

Quantumult X costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shark SMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Quantumult X or Shark SMS?

Shark SMS is rated higher. Quantumult X averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Shark SMS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Quantumult X or Shark SMS have ads?

Neither Quantumult X nor Shark SMS shows ads.

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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.*