Shadowrocket vs RateCUHK
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.
RateCUHK
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RateCUHK is the essential mobile app for The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) students to discover and share insights about courses and campus dining. COURSE REVIEWS Make informed decisions about your course selection by reading authentic reviews from fellow students. Rate courses based on workload, grading, and overall interest. Find the perfect courses that match your academic goals and learning style. CANTEEN REVIEWS Explore the best dining options on campus with detailed reviews of CUHK canteens. Get insights on food quality, value, and atmosphere. Discover hidden gems and popular spots recommended by the student community. KEY FEATURES • Comprehensive course and canteen databases • Detailed rating system (workload, grading, interest, taste, value, environment) • Real student reviews and experiences • Favorite courses and canteens for quick access • Search and filter functionality • Push notifications for new reviews and replies • Anonymous review option for honest feedback • Reply and discussion features • User profiles and review history PERFECT FOR • New students planning their course selection • Students looking for the best dining options • Anyone wanting to share their CUHK experience • Students seeking honest peer recommendations PRIVACY & SECURITY Your privacy matters. We provide options for anonymous reviews and secure authentication to protect your personal information. Join the CUHK community and help fellow students make better academic and dining choices. Download RateCUHK today and start exploring!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RateCUHK at Free against Shadowrocket's $2.99. RateCUHK also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Shadowrocket's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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
RateCUHK is free to download; Shadowrocket costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RateCUHK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowrocket has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Shadowrocket ships an update weekly, RateCUHK every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadowrocket | RateCUHK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (12K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| 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 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shadow Launch Technology Limited | 中华 李 |
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
RateCUHK
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shadowrocket
No in-app purchases
RateCUHK
No in-app purchases
