# ShadowShare vs V2Box

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: V2Box at none against ShadowShare's 3. V2Box also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (98K vs 367). ShadowShare's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShadowShare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. V2Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ShadowShare against 4.7 for V2Box. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V2Box has 98K ratings behind it against 367, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of ShadowShare's written reviews are positive against 46% of V2Box's.

ShadowShare ships an update every 6 weeks, V2Box every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShadowShare | V2Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowshare/id1612647259/reviews) | [4.7 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v2box-v2ray-client/id6446814690/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 367 | **98K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#80** |
| Size | 108 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PHERUS .CO -SMC LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612647261) | [techlaim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519025202) |

## What reviewers say

### 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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prime Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Prime Quarterly | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Prime Yearly | $16.99 | 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


### V2Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v2box-v2ray-client/id6446814690)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This app acts as a VPN internet network proxy, supporting a wide range of proxy protocols including Shadowsocks, V2ray, and Trojan. It offers advanced features like Reality support, multiple encryption options, and enhanced privacy protection without requiring login or registration.

**Highlights:** Multiple proxy protocol support, Custom server configuration, Advanced protocol features (Reality, vless, utls), Various encryption options, Stealthy and stable operation, Privacy protection and IP masking, Public Wi-Fi security

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 👍 Convenient features
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery usage
- 📺 Annoying ads
- 🔍 Complicated settings
- 🔌 Connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot delete configurations
- Subscription links not updating
- Frequent disconnections
- App crashes after update
- Routing issues

**Requested features**

- Add batch delete server feature
- Improve split tunneling options
- Provide paid plan to remove ads
- Add speed test feature
- Allow selecting and updating Xray core


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShadowShare free?

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

### Is V2Box free?

V2Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ShadowShare or V2Box?

ShadowShare and V2Box are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 367 and 98K ratings respectively.

### Do ShadowShare or V2Box have ads?

Both ShadowShare and V2Box show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShadowShare or V2Box?

ShadowShare ships an update every 6 weeks, and V2Box every 4 days. Most recently, ShadowShare was updated on September 13, 2026 and V2Box on September 24, 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.*