ShadowVPN vs oixCloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShadowVPN
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ShadowVPN is a minimal, fast, point-to-point VPN client built on the ShadowVPN protocol — a UDP, pre-shared-key, layer-3 tunnel using the shadowsocks AEAD encryption scheme. You bring your own server; ShadowVPN connects to it. Nothing is proxied through us, and there is no account to create. Follow the link to build your own server: https://github.com/madeye/shadowvpn FEATURES • Fast UDP tunnel — a lightweight raw-IP data plane with no SOCKS layer or userland TCP stack overhead. • Strong encryption — shadowsocks AEAD ciphers protect every datagram. • Split tunneling — route only what you need and bypass traffic by country using an on-device GeoIP database. • Multiple profiles — store and switch between several servers. • Traffic obfuscation — optional obfuscation to blend in with ordinary traffic. • On-device only — your keys and configuration never leave your device. • Native & efficient — a SwiftUI app driving Apple's Network Extension, with a compact Rust core for the data plane. ShadowVPN is for users who want a simple, transparent, self-hosted VPN.
oixCloud
Manage your proxy servers and subscriptions from a single app. It offers advanced routing options, network tools, and iCloud sync across devices. Supports various protocols and includes Tailscale integration.
- Import configurations via link, file, or QR code
- Test server latency and switch nodes
- Rule-based, global, or direct routing
- DNS and ad blocking
- Tailscale integration
- iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
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oixCloud is a native proxy client for iPhone and iPad. Manage your servers and subscriptions, choose how traffic is routed, and connect from one place. CONNECTIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS Import supported configurations by link, file or QR code. Test server latency, switch nodes and organize subscriptions, proxy chains and policy groups. Supports protocols including Shadowsocks, VLESS, Trojan, Hysteria2, SOCKS5, Snell and AnyTLS. ROUTING AND NETWORK TOOLS Choose rule-based, global or direct routing. Configure rule sets, DNS, ad blocking and direct routing for selected regions. Always On uses the system's on-demand VPN connection. Connection events and diagnostics help investigate network problems. TAILSCALE Connect to your tailnet from the app, with support for MagicDNS, subnet routes, exit nodes and compatible self-hosted Headscale servers. RULES AND MODULES Import supported modules and manage their rules and scripts. Optional MITM features inspect and rewrite selected traffic on your device after you enable them and trust the required certificate. Only install scripts from sources you trust: scripts can make their own network requests. iCLOUD AND APPLE TV Choose which categories to sync between your iPhone and iPad: proxies, rules, modules, MITM, automation, settings and account. View sync status and use Sync Now; Recently Deleted can restore nodes and subscriptions deleted on this device within three days. Sync to Apple TV is a separate switch. Publish proxies, subscriptions, chains, policy groups, rule sets and your oixCloud sign-in to Apple TV using the same Apple Account. Apple TV keeps its own connection and routing settings and does not receive modules. For sync compatibility, update all participating devices to 1.34 or later; versions 1.33 and earlier use a different sync system. STRICT NO-LOGS POLICY The oixCloud service does not collect or record your traffic contents, visited websites or DNS queries. Local connection diagnostics help with troubleshooting; diagnostic packages you choose to export may contain anonymized connection metadata. Optional iCloud sync stores the configuration categories you enable. Your chosen server provider and third-party scripts may have their own data practices. Use your own compatible servers and subscriptions, or sign in to an existing oixCloud account to retrieve managed nodes. Server access and any related service charges depend on your provider.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: oixCloud at Free against ShadowVPN's $2.99. oixCloud also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). ShadowVPN's advantage is chart position (#175 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
oixCloud is free to download; ShadowVPN costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShadowVPN ships an update every 3 months, oixCloud daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShadowVPN | oixCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | #175 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Tangzixiang Information Technology Co., Ltd | PENDLETON STREET HEALTH TECH LLC |
In-app purchases
ShadowVPN
No in-app purchases
oixCloud
No in-app purchases









