Shadowrocket vs Clash Mi
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.
Clash Mi
This utility app offers powerful meta functions and customization with overwrite support. It provides a built-in board to view running information easily.
- Full meta functions support
- Powerful overwrite customization
- Easy to use interface
- Built-in board for running info
- View running information anytime
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1. Support full meta functions 2. Powerful overwrite support, including customization 3. Easy to use 4. Built-in board, running information can be viewed at any time 5. Official website: https://clashmi.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Clash Mi at Free against Shadowrocket's $2.99. Clash Mi also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 58%). Shadowrocket's advantage is chart position (#1 vs #130) and ratings volume (12K vs 462). On rating, 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
Clash Mi is free to download; Shadowrocket costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Shadowrocket against 4.6 for Clash Mi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowrocket has 12K ratings behind it against 462, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Shadowrocket's written reviews are positive against 85% of Clash Mi's.
Shadowrocket ships an update every 10 days, Clash Mi every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Shadowrocket | Clash Mi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (12K ratings) | 4.6 (462 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | 84.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 462 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #1 — better | #130 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Shadow Launch Technology Limited | Supernova Nebula LLC |
Customer experience
Shadowrocket
Clash Mi
User reviews
Shadowrocket
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent VPN performance
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Useful customization options
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues after updates
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing setup process for some users
Clash Mi
From 462 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful and fast
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Excellent alternative to other VPN apps
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
- 💡 Could use more customization options
- 💡 Desire for dark mode support
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
Clash Mi
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Support for custom app icons
- Improved battery life optimization
In-app purchases
Shadowrocket
No in-app purchases
Clash Mi
No in-app purchases
