AegisClient vs ShadowClash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AegisClient
This app provides a rule-based VPN client for secure network tunnels. It supports multiple protocols and custom configurations, allowing for flexible traffic routing based on domains, IPs, and keywords. Users can import configurations and monitor real-time traffic statistics.
- Rule-based traffic routing
- Multiple VPN/proxy protocol support
- Global and rule-based modes
- Real-time traffic statistics
- Chain proxy support
- Import configurations via URL
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AegisClient is a rule-based VPN client for iOS that establishes secure network tunnels via the iOS Network Extension framework. Features: • VPN tunnel via iOS NEPacketTunnelProvider • Support for multiple VPN/proxy protocols with custom configurations • Rule-based traffic routing (domain, domain suffix, keyword, IP CIDR) • Global and rule-based modes with one-tap switching • Real-time traffic statistics and connection speed • Chain proxy support (SOCKS5 / HTTP) • Import configurations via URL or manually • Automatic latency testing and server selection • Multi-language support: English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어, Русский, Tiếng Việt • Clean, modern UI Users provide their own VPN server configurations; the app does not include in-app purchases and does not operate any servers.
ShadowClash
Manage your network connections from a single, intuitive dashboard. Easily switch between modes, select proxy groups, and test latency. Supports guest mode for quick setup or panel mode for authenticated access.
- Single dashboard for connection management
- Outbound mode selector (Rule/Global/Direct)
- Proxy group picker with latency test
- Guest mode with subscription import
- Panel mode with authentication
- Rule editor and configuration scripts
- Light/Dark/System theme options
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ShadowClash is a simple Clash-compatible client for iOS that lets you connect and manage your setup from a single clean dashboard. Everything on one screen: + Start/Stop with the active connected server name + Outbound mode selector always visible (Rule / Global / Direct) + Proxy group picker and per-group latency test Get started in two ways: + Guest mode: import subscriptions via URL, file, or QR code — no account needed. + Panel mode (Auth token): enter your provider’s Website Identifier once, then add profiles with a subscription token. ShadowClash fetches, decrypts, and syncs in the background, while raw URLs are not shown in the UI. Tools for everyday configuration: + Rule editor and quick configuration scripts + Theme options (Light / Dark / System)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShadowClash at 100% against AegisClient's 20%. ShadowClash also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShadowClash holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of AegisClient's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShadowClash's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | AegisClient | ShadowClash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (15 ratings) | 4.5 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IK MANAGMENT | FUZZYPN COMPANY LIMITED |
Customer experience
AegisClient
ShadowClash
In-app purchases
AegisClient
No in-app purchases
ShadowClash
No in-app purchases
