Shadowrocket vs JD Smart
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.
JD Smart
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JD smart lead you to enjoy intelligent life. 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: JD Smart at Free against Shadowrocket's $2.99. JD Smart also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Shadowrocket's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 9 months) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). 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
JD Smart is free to download; Shadowrocket costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shadowrocket ships an update every 10 days, JD Smart every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadowrocket | JD Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (12K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #1 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 184 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shadow Launch Technology Limited | Shenzhen Royal Gold Shield Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd |
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
JD Smart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shadowrocket
No in-app purchases
JD Smart
No in-app purchases
