Comparison

Shadowrocket vs Bays Secure

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

Bays Secure

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Welcome to our Smart Security app! We specialize in the field of intelligent security, providing you with comprehensive safety solutions. Whether it's your home or office, we ensure your security through real-time monitoring, alarm systems, and intelligent protection. Most importantly, we seamlessly integrate with your existing DSC or Honeywell security systems, bringing you a smarter and more convenient security experience. Download and use for a safer environment!

Screenshots

Shadowrocket4 screens
Bays Secure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bays Secure at Free against Shadowrocket's $2.99. Shadowrocket's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowrocket ships an update every 10 days, Bays Secure monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Shadowrocket versus Bays Secure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowrocketBays Secure
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB128 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperShadow Launch Technology LimitedBays

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

Bays Secure

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shadowrocket

No in-app purchases

None

Bays Secure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadowrocket free?
Shadowrocket costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bays Secure free?
Bays Secure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadowrocket or Bays Secure have ads?
Neither Shadowrocket nor Bays Secure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadowrocket or Bays Secure?
Shadowrocket ships an update every 10 days, and Bays Secure monthly. Most recently, Shadowrocket was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bays Secure on October 17, 2026.

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