Comparison

Shadowrocket vs Lukeny

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

Lukeny

Features
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A wonderful device control app, discover and enjoy yourself.

Screenshots

Shadowrocket4 screens
Lukeny4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lukeny at Free against Shadowrocket's $2.99. Shadowrocket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads 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

Lukeny is free to download; Shadowrocket costs $2.99 up front. Lukeny sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Shadowrocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowrocket ships an update weekly, Lukeny every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Shadowrocket versus Lukeny: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowrocketLukeny
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB213 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShadow Launch Technology LimitedShenzhen Infinite Changxiang Development Industrial 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

Lukeny

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shadowrocket

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Lukeny

One-time9
  • 72 Antlers$3.99
  • 180 Antlers$9.99
  • 270 Antlers$14.99
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  • 450 Antlers$24.99
  • 540 Antlers$29.99
  • 720 Antlers$39.99
  • 1440 Antlers$79.99
  • 1620 Antlers$89.99
  • 1800 Antlers$99.99

Questions

Is Shadowrocket free?
Shadowrocket costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lukeny free?
Lukeny is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadowrocket or Lukeny have ads?
Neither Shadowrocket nor Lukeny shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadowrocket or Lukeny?
Shadowrocket ships an update weekly, and Lukeny every 10 days. Most recently, Shadowrocket was updated on October 14, 2026 and Lukeny on October 11, 2026.

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