# ShadowShare vs Shadowlink +

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadowlink + at none against ShadowShare's 3. Shadowlink + also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). ShadowShare's advantage is ratings volume (367 vs 11). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShadowShare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Shadowlink + 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 Shadowlink +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShadowShare has 367 ratings behind it against 11, 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 64% of Shadowlink +'s.

ShadowShare ships an update every 6 weeks, Shadowlink + every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShadowShare | Shadowlink + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowshare/id1612647259/reviews) | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowlink-plus/id6468947386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **367** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 108 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PHERUS .CO -SMC LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612647261) | [威震 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710464038) |

## 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


### Shadowlink +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowlink-plus/id6468947386)

This tool helps you test your network speeds and manage your online accounts securely. It provides accurate measurements for Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, and 5G connections, along with a centralized platform for organizing login credentials.

**Highlights:** Accurate network speed testing, Upload and download speed analysis, Latency measurement, Secure account management, Password and credential organization, Cross-platform compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShadowShare free?

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

### Is Shadowlink + free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShadowShare or Shadowlink +?

Shadowlink + is rated higher. ShadowShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while Shadowlink + averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do ShadowShare or Shadowlink + have ads?

Both ShadowShare and Shadowlink + show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShadowShare or Shadowlink +?

ShadowShare ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shadowlink + every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShadowShare was updated on September 13, 2026 and Shadowlink + on September 7, 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.*