Comparison

Shadowrocket vs Cmiot HDD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Cmiot HDD

Access, download, and manage files like movies, photos, and documents from smart storage devices. Stream videos, transfer files to free up mobile space, and automatically back up your media and contacts. Secure your data with an encrypted space and keep your device updated with OTA firmware upgrades.

Highlights
  • Access files on smart storage
  • Download files locally
  • Online video playback
  • File transfer and upload
  • Automatic backup
  • Encrypted data space
  • OTA firmware upgrade
Features
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Cmiot HDD is a designated APP that matches the use of network intelligent storage products. The main function: 1. After the mobile device is installed, the files of movies, photos, music and documents in the smart memory can be accessed through the local area network and the remote network, and can also be downloaded to the local area for viewing. 2, video playback: online viewing of videos in smart storage, supporting a variety of video formats; 3, file transfer: Support upload photos, videos and other files on the mobile device to the smart memory, release the space of mobile device ; 4, file management: support create a new folder, customized upload path, free control of the wireless memory files; 5, automatic backup: one button opens pictures, videos, contacts backup, easy and convenient management of albums; 6, encrypted space: security data is not leaked; 7, OTA firmware upgrade: support easily detect, download and upgrade the wireless memory firmware;

Screenshots

Shadowrocket4 screens
Cmiot HDD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cmiot HDD at Free against Shadowrocket's $2.99. Cmiot HDD also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Shadowrocket's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cmiot HDD is free to download; Shadowrocket costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cmiot HDD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowrocket has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowrocket ships an update weekly, Cmiot HDD every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Shadowrocket versus Cmiot HDD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowrocketCmiot HDD
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShadow Launch Technology Limited显祖 张

Customer experience

Shadowrocket

All ratings11,998 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews1,434 reviews
Positive57.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative32.5%

Cmiot HDD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Cmiot HDD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shadowrocket

No in-app purchases

None

Cmiot HDD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadowrocket free?
Shadowrocket costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cmiot HDD free?
Cmiot HDD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shadowrocket or Cmiot HDD?
Cmiot HDD is rated higher. Shadowrocket averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Cmiot HDD averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shadowrocket or Cmiot HDD have ads?
Neither Shadowrocket nor Cmiot HDD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadowrocket or Cmiot HDD?
Shadowrocket ships an update weekly, and Cmiot HDD every 4 months. Most recently, Shadowrocket was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cmiot HDD on October 6, 2026.

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