# ShadowClash vs Device Kit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShadowClash at none against Device Kit's 4. ShadowClash also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Device Kit's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (93 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Device Kit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ShadowClash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Device Kit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Kit has 93 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of ShadowClash's written reviews are positive against 77% of Device Kit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ShadowClash ships an update every 11 days, Device Kit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShadowClash | Device Kit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowclash/id6760091330/reviews) | **[4.9 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-kit-phone-temperature/id6761011882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 77.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 155 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FUZZYPN COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882604546) | [Shuyang Fan Ziyang Software Development Studio (Individually Owned Business)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879334973) |

## What reviewers say

### ShadowClash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowclash/id6760091330)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Device Kit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-kit-phone-temperature/id6761011882)

Monitor your device's hardware performance in real-time with detailed CPU, memory, and battery usage. Access a suite of practical tools including weather, network diagnostics, and sensors. Visualize historical data with customizable charts and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Real-time CPU, memory, and battery monitoring, Visual data charts for performance trends, Picture-in-Picture mode for continuous monitoring, Customizable home screen widgets, Pro Toolbox with system, environment, and network tools, Sensor data including compass and barometer

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShadowClash free?

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

### Is Device Kit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShadowClash or Device Kit?

Device Kit is rated higher. ShadowClash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Device Kit averages 4.9 from 93 ratings.

### Do ShadowClash or Device Kit have ads?

Neither ShadowClash nor Device Kit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShadowClash or Device Kit?

ShadowClash ships an update every 11 days, and Device Kit every 10 days. Most recently, ShadowClash was updated on October 28, 2026 and Device Kit on October 31, 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.*