Shadowrocket vs Potatso
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shadowrocket
This utility client captures and redirects all device traffic to a proxy server. It records requests, allows rule-based configuration, and measures network performance. It also supports ad blocking, local DNS mapping, and advanced proxy features.
- Capture and redirect all device traffic
- Record HTTP, HTTPS, and DNS requests
- Configure rules by domain, IP, and GeoIP
- Measure traffic usage and network speed
- Import rule files from URL or iCloud
- Block ads by domain and user agent
- Local DNS Mapping
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Rule based proxy utility client for iPhone/iPad. - Capture all HTTP/HTTPS/TCP traffic from any applications on your device, and redirect to the proxy server. - Record and display HTTP, HTTPS, DNS requests from your iOS devices. - Configure rules using domain match, domain suffix, domain keyword, CIDR IP range, and/or GeoIP lookup. - Measure traffic usage and network speed on WiFi, cellular, direct and proxy connections. - Import rule files from URL or iCloud Drive. - Block ads by domain, user agent rules. - Local DNS Mapping. - Work on cellular networks. - Decrypt HTTPS traffic. - Perform URL rewrite. - Fully IPv6 supports. - Script filter supports. - Multi-level forward proxy. - Support kcptun, cloak, gost, v2ray plugins. - Support DNS over HTTPS, DNS over TLS, DNS over QUIC.
Potatso
This powerful network tool enhances your mobile experience by creating a clean network environment. It supports various proxy protocols and offers smart routing rules to optimize data usage and speed, making it suitable for both new and experienced users.
- Supports Shadowsocks, ShadowsocksR, Socks, HTTP(s) proxy
- Seamless background operation
- Works on cellular data and Wi-Fi
- Custom DNS support
- Smart routing rules for Chinese users
- QR code, URI, and manual input for proxies
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Potatso is a powerful network tool designed to create a clean network environment and enhance your mobile experience, friendly for both beginners and professional users. Potatso now supports Shadowsocks, ShadowsocksR, Socks, HTTP(s) proxy protocols. You can use proxies you've set up yourself or purchased from any service provider. Providing you with a Shadowrocket-like network experience. The built-in smart routing rules effectively help Chinese users reduce server data consumption and speed up access to domestic websites. === Features === - Custom proxy supports Shadowsocks (SS), ShadowsocksR (SSR), Socks, HTTP(s) (supports QR code, URI, manual input) - Runs quietly in the background without interruption, bringing you a truly seamless experience - Supports both mobile cellular data and Wi-Fi - Supports custom DNS - Built-in smart routing rules for Chinese users === Privacy === We respect your privacy and will not upload or share your private data with any third parties === Terms === By using the app, you agree to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ === Feedback === Please send email to hi@potatso.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Potatso at Free against Shadowrocket's $2.99. Shadowrocket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Potatso is free to download; Shadowrocket costs $2.99 up front. Potatso sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Shadowrocket asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Shadowrocket against 4.4 for Potatso. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 6.1K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 57% and 58% positive.
Shadowrocket ships an update weekly, Potatso fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadowrocket | Potatso |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (12K ratings) — better | 4.4 (6.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | 58.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 6.1K |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #1 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shadow Launch Technology Limited | Potatso Lab LTD |
Customer experience
Shadowrocket
Potatso
User reviews
Shadowrocket
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent VPN performance
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Useful customization options
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues after updates
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing setup process for some users
Potatso
From 6.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient and stable
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 💰 Free to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional disconnections
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with iOS 15
- 📈 Lacks speed/latency testing
- 🗑️ Difficult to delete proxies
Bugs and requests
Shadowrocket
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable server connections leading to timeouts
- Subscription management and customer support issues
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for more protocols (e.g. SSTP, L2TP)
- Implement auto-connect and load balancing features
- Develop a native macOS version
Potatso
Reported bugs
3 issues- Subscription links not working
- Smart routing mode causing issues
- Frequent disconnections on cellular network
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for V2Ray protocol
- Implement a 'delete all proxies' feature
- Introduce a speed/latency test option
- Provide macOS version
In-app purchases
Shadowrocket
No in-app purchases
Potatso
- Pro - Ad-Free Experience$5.991 Year









