Shadowrocket App Store Download

Storefront and Apple ID region

Shadowrocket isn't available on the mainland China storefront. App Store availability depends on the country or region linked to the Apple ID used for purchases—not your device's current location, system language, or the language of the webpage. If it doesn't appear in search, check your account region first, then consider a search term or network loading issue. Don't choose an app just because its name looks similar.

The button on this page links to Shadowrocket's US storefront listing. The us in the URL identifies the storefront; it doesn't change your Apple ID country or region. Being able to view the app description in a browser doesn't mean the account you're using can purchase it. Use the purchase prompt in the App Store on your device to confirm eligibility.

How to check your account region

1. Open Settings on your device and tap your Apple ID account at the top.
2. Tap Media & Purchases, then View Account. Complete any verification requested by the system.
3. Tap Country/Region to check your current region. To change it, tap Change Country or Region.

Labels may vary slightly by system version. Check the storefront account under Media & Purchases. The account used for cloud services may differ from the one used for App Store purchases, so check the latter when reviewing purchase history. The account name at the top of Settings alone doesn't confirm which account originally purchased the app.

Changing your country or region may depend on your account balance, active subscriptions, Family Sharing status, and payment method. Review and resolve the requirements shown on the relevant page. Whether you can change regions depends on your account status and Apple's process. If a requirement isn't met, address it first rather than repeatedly attempting payment or switching regions.

Purchase, installation, and first launch

On your iPhone, tap the App Store button on this page and verify the product before checking compatibility and price. Refer to the App Store listing for system requirements. Make sure you're using your own purchase account, then follow the prompts to complete payment verification and wait for installation. If the product page shows a cloud download icon, check your purchase history first.

After installation, open Shadowrocket and check that Home loads correctly. If you haven't added service details yet, the SERVER group may have no entries available to connect to. This means setup isn't complete; it doesn't mean the purchase failed. Getting the client and importing server details are separate steps.

If you already have a subscription, get the relevant details from your service provider and import them using the guide. If you have server parameters, select the correct Type in Add Server and check the address, port, and authentication fields. Never enter your App Store payment details, Apple ID password, or device passcode in server fields. App purchase credentials aren't connection credentials.

System permission for the first connection

The first time you start a connection, the system may ask to add a VPN configuration. This is system authorization that lets the app establish the relevant network connection; it isn't another app purchase. Confirm that the prompt was triggered by Shadowrocket, then follow the system instructions to grant permission. If you decline for now, you can start the connection again in the app and follow the prompts.

A successful installation means the app opens. Connecting also requires valid service details, the correct Global Routing setting, and any required system permissions. Not Connected on Home means there isn't an active connection; it doesn't mean the app hasn't been purchased. After importing your details, use Connectivity Test and check actual access to verify the setup. Keep payment issues separate from network configuration issues.

Install a purchased copy on iPad

Shadowrocket is a universal app for iPhone and iPad. After purchasing it with your Apple ID, you can find it in your App Store purchase history and redownload it on a compatible iPad. You don't need to look for a different listing just because the screen is larger. Check the App Store listing for purchase eligibility and system requirements. Before you start, make sure Media & Purchases on your iPad uses the account that made the original purchase.

An iPad's larger screen may change where lists and details appear, and the layout may vary between portrait and landscape. Use interface labels such as Home, Config, Settings, and Add Server to find controls rather than relying on their distance from the screen edge in a screenshot. Check each field and the server details you need to provide.

Getting the app doesn't migrate local configuration to another device. If your previous entries aren't on your iPad, check whether you've imported your own subscription or configuration before considering another purchase. If you need to migrate configuration, remember that it may contain authentication details; handle it only between devices and storage locations you control.

Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision

The compatibility section of the same App Store listing includes Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision. If you plan to use Shadowrocket on one of these devices, open the product page on that device and check compatibility and purchase status before following the App Store prompts. Check the listing for universal purchase eligibility, system requirements, and supported devices.

Shadowrocket is also obtained through the App Store on these devices. Input methods and layouts may differ. The iPhone and iPad steps on this page explain the purchase, verification, and restoration process; don't assume that button positions in a screenshot will be the same on another device.

Restore the app from your purchases

When you get a new iPhone, add an iPad, or reinstall the app after deleting it, first check the purchase history for the original account. Purchases are linked to the Apple ID used to pay, not to the device. Find Shadowrocket with that account and redownload it; in most cases, you won't need to pay again. If the page still shows a price, verify the account and purchase history before proceeding.

1. Open the App Store, tap the account icon in the upper-right corner, and check which Apple ID is being used for purchases.
2. Open Purchased and find Shadowrocket. Depending on your system, the entry may appear under Apps before you open your personal app list.
3. Verify the app name and developer, tap the cloud download icon, and wait for installation to finish.
4. Open the app, import your existing subscription or server details—or a configuration you previously saved—and then check connection permissions.

If you can't find the app in your purchase list, check whether you used a different account, hid the purchase, or changed your account region since buying it. Your purchase history can help confirm the app name and payment account. A region change may affect storefront visibility and whether you can redownload the app. Follow the instructions shown on the current App Store page.

To check whether Family Sharing applies, review the App Store listing and your Family Sharing purchase settings. A personal purchase doesn't automatically mean every account can restore the app. You don't need to sign out of all your device's cloud accounts to check. Start by checking the account under Media & Purchases to pinpoint purchase history issues.

After restoring your configuration, confirm that the details are still valid, then check Global Routing. Use Config to apply rule-based routing. Proxy and Direct work differently; neither is a purchase restoration option. For detailed import and verification steps, continue with the Shadowrocket setup guide.

One-time purchase and connection services

Shadowrocket is a paid commercial app sold as a one-time purchase; the client isn't billed monthly. The US storefront reference price is $2.99, while other storefronts show local currency. Check the App Store listing for current pricing, the amount charged, and purchase eligibility. Review the system purchase sheet at checkout rather than relying on the reference price on this page.

Buying the app ≠ paying for a connection service. Your purchase gives you the right to use the app; it doesn't provide a server or subscription. This is the Shadowrocket official website and guide. It doesn't provide or sell nodes or subscriptions, or recommend service providers. All connection tutorials assume you already have your own subscription or server details and explain only how to import, configure, and verify them.

A successful payment without a connection doesn't necessarily mean there's a problem with the app purchase. First check that you've imported valid details, then verify the protocol type, authentication parameters, service status, and routing settings. Troubleshoot the purchase process first only if the App Store reports a payment failure, an incomplete purchase, or that the app can't be obtained.

App updates and subscription updates are different

App updates are delivered through the App Store. You can use your device's automatic update settings or check for updates from your store account. Updating a subscription means the client rereads information from your existing service. These are separate actions. Changes to subscription entries don't mean you need to buy the app again, and updating the app doesn't refresh service details.

When reviewing future costs, check your App Store purchase history separately from the terms of your existing connection service. For an expired service or invalid parameters, check with your original service provider. For device compatibility or purchase status, check the App Store listing and account prompts. Identifying what each charge applies to can help prevent duplicate purchases and unnecessary troubleshooting.