# Shadowrocket vs BUTTONS LAB

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shadowrocket at 57% against BUTTONS LAB's 0%. Shadowrocket also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). BUTTONS LAB's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

BUTTONS LAB 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, BUTTONS LAB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadowrocket | BUTTONS LAB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowrocket/id932747118/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **57.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shadow Launch Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/687237009) | [Beijing Techaoweijia Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773335377) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadowrocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowrocket/id932747118)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Utilities, #2 Top Paid, #166 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent VPN performance
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Useful customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues after updates
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing setup process for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable server connections leading to timeouts
- Subscription management and customer support issues

**Requested features**

- Add support for more protocols (e.g. SSTP, L2TP)
- Implement auto-connect and load balancing features
- Develop a native macOS version


### BUTTONS LAB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttons-lab/id6744053612)

Manage your BUTTONS earphones with this intuitive platform. Enjoy instant pairing, real-time battery monitoring, and seamless firmware updates. Access smart assistant services and stay informed with global news for a tailored audio experience.

**Highlights:** Instant pairing, Real-time battery monitoring, Firmware updates, Multilingual support, Smart assistant access, Global service news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadowrocket free?

Shadowrocket costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BUTTONS LAB free?

BUTTONS LAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Shadowrocket or BUTTONS LAB have ads?

Neither Shadowrocket nor BUTTONS LAB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadowrocket or BUTTONS LAB?

Shadowrocket ships an update weekly, and BUTTONS LAB every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadowrocket was updated on September 30, 2026 and BUTTONS LAB on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*