Comparison

Shadowrocket vs Mountainner

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

Mountainner

Features
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Mountainner is an offline companion app for hikers and mountain lovers. Even without network access, you can explore famous peaks and use an offline compass for orientation. Key features: World peaks map: built-in data for 100 popular mountains, with zoom and pan support. Peak info cards: elevation, difficulty, and safety cautions. Offline compass: orientation support in weak-signal or no-network environments. Mountain check-ins: save photos, videos, notes, and voice memos on-site. Check-in list & detail view: review and share your memories. Multi-language support: Chinese, English, Spanish, and French. Privacy: No account required. No personal identity data collection. Check-in content is stored locally on your device only. Ideal for: Hiking Light alpine travel Trip memory logging Offline orientation support

Screenshots

Shadowrocket4 screens
Mountainner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mountainner at Free against Shadowrocket's $2.99. Shadowrocket's advantage is chart position (#1 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mountainner 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Shadowrocket versus Mountainner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowrocketMountainner
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShadow Launch Technology LimitedTiffany Quynh Le

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

Mountainner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shadowrocket

No in-app purchases

None

Mountainner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadowrocket free?
Shadowrocket costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mountainner free?
Mountainner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadowrocket or Mountainner have ads?
Neither Shadowrocket nor Mountainner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadowrocket or Mountainner?
Shadowrocket ships an update weekly, and Mountainner weekly. Most recently, Shadowrocket was updated on October 12, 2026 and Mountainner on October 1, 2026.

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