Shadowrocket vs Cmiot HDD
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.
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.
- Access files on smart storage
- Download files locally
- Online video playback
- File transfer and upload
- Automatic backup
- Encrypted data space
- OTA firmware upgrade
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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;
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Shadowrocket ships an update weekly, Cmiot HDD every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadowrocket | Cmiot HDD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (12K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #1 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shadow Launch Technology Limited | 显祖 张 |
Customer experience
Shadowrocket
Cmiot HDD
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
Shadowrocket
No in-app purchases
Cmiot HDD
No in-app purchases









