# ShadowShare vs VPN

The clearest difference is ads: VPN at none against ShadowShare's shown. VPN also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (71% vs 63%). ShadowShare's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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 and VPN sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShadowShare holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 367 and 191 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of ShadowShare's written reviews are positive against 71% of VPN's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ShadowShare ships an update every 6 weeks, VPN fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShadowShare | VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowshare/id1612647259/reviews)** | [4.4 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-vpn/id6739603107/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **367** | 191 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PHERUS .CO -SMC LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612647261) | [Free VPN super VPN Master](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810374755) |

## 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


### VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-vpn/id6739603107)

This application offers a secure and fast internet experience with stable, high-speed connectivity. It provides unlimited traffic, a simple one-click connection, and global server options for a smooth browsing experience.

**Highlights:** High-speed and stable connectivity, Unlimited traffic, One-click connection, Global server choices, Smart streaming

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month VIP | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year VIP | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShadowShare free?

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

### Is VPN free?

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

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

ShadowShare is rated higher. ShadowShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while VPN averages 4.4 from 191 ratings.

### Do ShadowShare or VPN have ads?

ShadowShare shows ads; VPN does not.

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

ShadowShare ships an update every 6 weeks, and VPN fortnightly. Most recently, ShadowShare was updated on September 13, 2026 and VPN on September 22, 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.*