Shadowrocket vs OpenVXS VPN
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.
OpenVXS VPN
This VPN client connects to any VPN service provider using SSPanel, XBoard, or V2Board systems. It functions as a standalone tool, requiring users to have existing credentials from a compatible third-party provider.
- Connects to SSPanel, XBoard, V2Board
- Standalone VPN client
- Requires third-party credentials
- General-purpose compatibility
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OpenVXS is a general-purpose VPN client designed to work with all VPN service providers that use SSPanel, XBoard, or V2Board systems. The app name OpenVXS reflects its technical compatibility: V = V2Board X = XBoard S = SSPanel The app operates independently as a standalone client and does not bundle or embed any specific service backend. Users can only connect if they already have valid credentials from a compatible third-party VPN service provider.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: OpenVXS VPN at Free against Shadowrocket's $2.99. OpenVXS VPN also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Shadowrocket's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (12K vs 89). 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
OpenVXS VPN is free to download; Shadowrocket costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shadowrocket holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowrocket has 12K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Shadowrocket's written reviews are positive against 38% of OpenVXS VPN's.
Shadowrocket ships an update weekly, OpenVXS VPN every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadowrocket | OpenVXS VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (12K ratings) — better | 3.0 (89 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews — better | 38.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 89 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #1 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shadow Launch Technology Limited | Intime Infotech Inc |
Customer experience
Shadowrocket
OpenVXS VPN
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
OpenVXS VPN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shadowrocket
No in-app purchases
OpenVXS VPN
No in-app purchases
