Comparison

Shadowrocket vs WattCost

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

WattCost

Features
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Take control of your electricity bill with WattCost! Have you ever wondered how much it actually costs to run your air conditioner all night? Or what the daily expense of your desktop PC is? WattCost is a simple, intuitive electricity cost calculator designed to help you understand and manage your home energy consumption. Key Features: Quick Cost Calculation: Simply enter the appliance's wattage, how many hours you use it per day, and your local electricity rate (Price per kWh) to instantly see the daily and monthly running cost. Built-in Power Reference: Don't know how many watts your device uses? No problem! Use our built-in search and reference list to find typical wattage ranges for common household items like TVs, fridges, phone chargers, and space heaters. My Appliances Tracker: Calculate an appliance and tap "Add to My Appliances." Build a complete list of everything running in your home to get a clear picture of your overall energy expenses. Global Currencies: Easily switch between currencies (US Dollar, Euro, Pound, etc.) to calculate costs in your local money. Clean & Simple Interface: No complicated setups or confusing menus. Just straightforward calculations to help you save money. Whether you're trying to lower your monthly utility budget, understand the energy footprint of your new gadgets, or just curious about where your electricity goes, WattCost provides the ballpark figures you need. Download WattCost today and stop guessing your power bill! Note: The results provided by WattCost are estimates based on typical usage. Real electricity usage also depends on the brand, model, age, temperature setting, and weather.

Screenshots

Shadowrocket4 screens
WattCost4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Shadowrocket versus WattCost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowrocketWattCost
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
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 MB7 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperShadow Launch Technology LimitedTERONDA MARIE BARNES

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

WattCost

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shadowrocket

No in-app purchases

None

WattCost

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadowrocket free?
Shadowrocket costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WattCost free?
WattCost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadowrocket or WattCost have ads?
Neither Shadowrocket nor WattCost shows ads.

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