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 (86% vs 57%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Shadowrocket's advantage is chart position (#1 vs #160) and ratings volume (12K vs 424). 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
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.
Clash Mi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowrocket has 12K ratings behind it against 424, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Shadowrocket's written reviews are positive against 86% of Clash Mi's.
Shadowrocket ships an update weekly, Clash Mi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadowrocket | Clash Mi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (12K ratings) | 4.7 (424 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | 85.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 424 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #1 — better | #160 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 105 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 424 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
