Comparison

Shadowrocket vs 轻连

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

轻连

This app simplifies programming for everyday users, allowing them to create custom automations for their devices and daily tasks through a visual, connect-the-dots interface. It transforms limited, fixed phone functions into interactive tools that automatically respond to user needs and situations.

Highlights
  • Intuitive visual programming interface
  • Create custom device automations
  • Connect conditions to desired outcomes
  • Automate daily tasks and needs
  • Integrates with phone functions
  • User-friendly for non-programmers
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轻连APP,是一款可以让普通用户实现生活“自动化”的编程软件。作为一款“方法化”的应用软件,让普通用户可以自己为自己编写应用,从而“自动”满足多样化、个性化、多变性的生活需求。 轻连APP,拥有三大创新优势,成为划时代的突破,在编程软件市场中独树一帜。 - 极致简化: 传统编程语言,如C、Java、 Python,需要专业学习和培训才能掌握,其复杂性让许多人望而却步。轻连APP,将高难度的编程简化成直观易懂的”连连看”形式,让普通用户也能轻松上手。 - 高度实用: 传统编程语言需要特定运行环境,且难以编写出满足普通用户实际需求的应用程序。轻连APP,理解普通用户需求,注重实用性,致力于为普通用户提供解决实际需求的工具。用户无需编写繁琐代码,只需简单连线式操作,即可生成满足需求的实用程序。 - 高度“自动化”: 轻连APP,为用户生活“自动化”而生。突破以往手机和智能产品单一固定功能限制,以及需要手动或语音操作的局限,让手机及其他智能产品的功能实现互动,并且自动识别用户情况,自动响应用户需求,从而让用户“自动”享受美好生活。 - 应用说明: 轻连APP,把手机“有限”、“固定”的原生功能,拆分出106个生活中常见的条件,56个生活中常见的结果,分别放在画面的左右两侧,人们将条件和动作连接起来,就完成了编程。 它的作用就是:人们可以根据需求(也就是发生什么情况时,希望自动去执行什么事情),编写自己的程序,实现手机原生功能的互动,满足自身需求。这些条件和动作,通过轻连自由连线组合,实现互动,可以满足用户“无限”、“变化”的需求。 未来,轻连APP,将实现手机、各种APP、智能产品功能的互动,“自动”满足用户更多生活需求。 - 应用示例: 如: 当摔倒时(条件)和拨打子女电话(结果)连线编程,关键时刻可以“自动”拨打子女电话 当听到“救命”声音时(条件)和拨打求救电话(结果)连线编程,关键时刻课可以“自动”拨打求救电话 当手机摇一摇(条件)开启手电筒(结果)连线编程,摇一摇时就会“自动”开启手电筒 ..... 更多“自动化”应用场景,等你打开想象! 轻连APP,将为你提供极具“未来感”的生活方式,秘钥在你手中,你可以自己轻松解锁。

Screenshots

Shadowrocket4 screens
轻连4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 轻连 at Free against Shadowrocket's $2.99. 轻连 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Shadowrocket's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

轻连 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

轻连 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Shadowrocket versus 轻连: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowrocket轻连
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShadow Launch Technology Limited北京麦乐程物联技术有限公司

Customer experience

Shadowrocket

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

轻连

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

轻连

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shadowrocket

No in-app purchases

None

轻连

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadowrocket free?
Shadowrocket costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 轻连 free?
轻连 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shadowrocket or 轻连?
轻连 is rated higher. Shadowrocket averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while 轻连 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shadowrocket or 轻连 have ads?
Neither Shadowrocket nor 轻连 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadowrocket or 轻连?
Shadowrocket ships an update weekly, and 轻连 weekly. Most recently, Shadowrocket was updated on October 19, 2026 and 轻连 on October 6, 2026.

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