Shadowrocket vs Mr.Ink
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.
Mr.Ink
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Mr.Ink, this exclusive APP for smart e-ink phone cases created by the BEELAN team, is about to unlock a brand-new experience for you. A vast amount of exquisite materials to showcase your unique taste. Mr.Ink has a large number of beautiful picture resources built-in, covering various fields such as popular anime, trendy art, fresh scenery, cute pets, etc. Whether it's a romantic starry sky, cute cartoon images, or artistic abstract patterns, everything is available. A rich variety of theme types can meet your personalized needs in different scenarios, making your phone case a unique fashion symbol. NFC wireless screen projection, with convenient and efficient operation. There is no need for complicated connection steps. Just open the APP, select your favorite picture, and with the help of the NFC function, you can wirelessly project the picture onto the phone case. The whole process is easy and convenient and can be completed within a few seconds. You can change the picture on the phone case anytime, anywhere, and at will, easily dealing with various occasions. Innovative screen adaptation, with exclusive advantages in circular-screen display. Mr.Ink shows ingenuity in screen adaptation. It not only supports square-screen display but also has made breakthrough progress in circular-screen display. Compared with other similar APPs, it can provide professional adaptation for circular-screen phone cases, accurately display every detail, and ensure a harmonious picture proportion and clear display. This function designed specifically for circular screens enables your circular e-ink phone case to exert its maximum charm and stand out from numerous phone cases with a unique visual effect. Choosing our product means choosing a unique mobile phone decoration experience. Use innovative technology to decorate your digital life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mr.Ink at Free against Shadowrocket's $2.99. Shadowrocket's advantage is chart position (#1 vs unranked) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). 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
Mr.Ink 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 weekly, Mr.Ink fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadowrocket | Mr.Ink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (12K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| 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 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shadow Launch Technology Limited | Shenzhen Beelan 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
Mr.Ink
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shadowrocket
No in-app purchases
Mr.Ink
No in-app purchases









