Comparison

Shadowrocket vs BoBoLink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

BoBoLink

Features
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BoBoLink 是一款专注于网络优化的工具,致力于提升用户在复杂网络环境下的稳定性和使用体验。 【核心功能】 - 一键连接:快速建立稳定加速 - 多线路支持:灵活切换,提升成功率 - 实时状态反馈:清晰展示使用状态 【适用场景】 - 网络波动时的稳定加速 - 日常网络体验提升 BoBoLink 致力于为用户提供更顺畅、更稳定的网络加速体验。

Screenshots

Shadowrocket4 screens
BoBoLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BoBoLink at Free against Shadowrocket's $2.99. Shadowrocket's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BoBoLink is free to download; Shadowrocket costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowrocket ships an update weekly, BoBoLink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Shadowrocket versus BoBoLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowrocketBoBoLink
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB83 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShadow Launch Technology Limited江苏贝拉志信息科技有限公司

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

BoBoLink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shadowrocket

No in-app purchases

None

BoBoLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadowrocket free?
Shadowrocket costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoBoLink free?
BoBoLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadowrocket or BoBoLink have ads?
Neither Shadowrocket nor BoBoLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadowrocket or BoBoLink?
Shadowrocket ships an update weekly, and BoBoLink every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadowrocket was updated on October 17, 2026 and BoBoLink on September 28, 2026.

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