Shadowrocket Download from the App Store
Available only on the App Store · Opens in a new tab Get Shadowrocket on the App StoreShadowrocket is a paid client for Apple platforms, sold exclusively on the App Store as a one-time purchase. Check your account’s storefront and verify the listing before buying and installing.
- Developer: Shadow Launch Technology Limited
- App ID
932747118 - $2.99 one-time purchase · US storefront reference price
- For iPhone and iPad · Check the App Store listing
Storefront and account region
Shadowrocket isn’t available in the mainland China storefront. The apps shown in the App Store depend on the country or region of the Apple ID used for Media & Purchases—not your phone’s physical location, system language, or webpage language. Seeing the product page in a browser doesn’t mean your current App Store account can buy it. Check availability in the App Store itself while signed in to your account.
The button on this page links to the US storefront product page for app ID 932747118. The us in the link identifies the storefront; opening it won’t change your account’s region. If you see a message that the app isn’t available in your country or region, check your account region rather than repeatedly searching similar names. Other apps in search results are not a substitute for verifying the listing.
Check the country or region for Media & Purchases
- Open Settings and tap the Apple ID account area at the top.
- Tap Media & Purchases, then follow the prompts to open Account Settings or view your account.
- Check Country/Region to confirm the App Store storefront associated with the account.
- To see whether you can change regions, review the available options and requirements under Country/Region. Decide whether to proceed based on your account’s circumstances.
The path is Settings → Apple ID → Media & Purchases → Country/Region. Labels may vary slightly by system version; follow what appears on your device. Changing regions may depend on factors such as account balance, active subscriptions, Family Sharing status, or payment method. Review the instructions shown by the system for the specific requirements. This page explains where to check your region; it can’t guarantee that an account will be eligible to change it.
If you’ve confirmed the storefront but still can’t find the app, check Screen Time content and age-rating restrictions, and whether the device is managed. For payment issues, follow the App Store’s payment or account prompts. Storefront availability, content restrictions, and payment failures are separate issues. Identify the message first, then address the relevant step instead of treating every problem as a download failure.
Developer, app icon, and app ID
Shadowrocket is sometimes nicknamed “Little Rocket” in Chinese, but nicknames, similar names, and search ranking don’t verify an app’s identity. On the App Store product page, check the developer, app icon, and app ID together. A matching name with a different developer, or a similar icon on a different product page, doesn’t establish that the app is Shadowrocket.
- Developer
- Shadow Launch Technology Limited
- Official app icon
- White background with a blue-purple outlined rocket, matching the official icon in this site’s header
- App ID
932747118; the product page URL containsid932747118
Check each detail on the product page
First, open the product page and find the developer. Verify the full name: Shadow Launch Technology Limited. Don’t check just one word or rely on a name that may be truncated in search results. Next, look for the official icon: a rocket with a blue-purple outline on a white background. Use the icon as a visual aid, not as the sole basis for a purchase. Finally, check for id932747118 in the product page URL to make sure you haven’t opened a different app.
If you can’t view the URL directly in the App Store, use the product page’s share option to view the link, then check the app ID. This number identifies the app; it isn’t a version number or order number. Review the price, compatibility, and purchase button on the product page before confirming payment. If any of these details don’t match, return to the correct product page and verify again.
This is the official Shadowrocket website and guide. This page explains how to verify the App Store listing; payment, purchase history, installation, and future updates are all handled in the App Store. Check the current listing for prices, device compatibility, and system requirements. Don’t rely on search snippets, outdated page text, or someone else’s device as a guide.
Buy and open Shadowrocket on iPhone
On iPhone, verify the app’s identity before tapping the price button in the App Store to buy it. If you’ve already purchased it with the same Apple ID, the store may show a cloud download icon or an Open button. These buttons are a better indicator of your account’s purchase status than text in search results. Check the App Store listing for system requirements and expand the compatibility details to confirm your device is supported before buying.
Payment and installation are consecutive but separate steps. After confirming payment, wait for the app icon to finish downloading, then open Shadowrocket. If the download is stuck, check your network connection and available storage. If the App Store still asks you to confirm payment, check whether the purchase appears in your history before trying again. Content restrictions or device management policies may also affect purchases or first use.
What VPN configuration authorization means
The first time you try to connect, the system may ask permission to add a VPN configuration. This allows Shadowrocket to handle connections according to your proxy and rules; it doesn’t purchase the app again or create server details automatically. Read the prompt and confirm it in the system interface. If you previously declined, start a connection again once your configuration is ready and follow the system prompts.
Installing the app doesn’t provide a usable connection configuration. Have your own subscription or server details ready, then import them or add a server in the app. When adding one manually, start with Add Server and enter the existing details exactly. Don’t guess the address, port, password, TLS, or transport fields just to switch on the connection.
Next, check Global Routing in Home. The three modes—Config, Proxy, and Direct—determine how connections use rules and proxies; they don’t indicate purchase status. After configuring the app, turn on the connection and check the result with Connectivity Test and by accessing your intended destination. Once installation is complete, continue with the usage guide and follow the steps to import, select, connect, and verify.
iPad and other Apple devices
You can use the same Apple ID purchase to install Shadowrocket on iPhone and iPad, usually without buying it again. Check the account used for Media & Purchases in the App Store, not just the iCloud account shown at the top of Settings. A device can use one iCloud account and a different App Store purchase account. If the price appears again, check the account and purchase history first.
On iPad, open the App Store, go to your account’s Purchased items, find Shadowrocket, and download it again. Check the App Store listing for system requirements, device compatibility, and whether the purchase is universal. If the store says your device isn’t compatible, read the details. An installation on iPhone doesn’t mean every iPad or system version is supported.
Check the interface and configuration separately
The larger iPad display may show different spacing, list widths, or column layouts in portrait and landscape. The app’s actual interface may vary. English labels such as Home, Config, Settings, and Add Server help you find features; they may not appear in exactly the same place on every device. Look for the feature name, then follow the relevant steps.
A purchase history can restore the app, but it doesn’t mean your connection configuration is ready on another device. After opening the app, check whether your servers are listed, the right one is selected, the files in Config are as expected, and any system authorization required for the first connection is complete. If the new device has no configuration, import your saved subscription or server details again.
Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision
The compatibility section of the same App Store listing includes Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision. The App Store remains the place to get the app. Before using it on one of these devices, check the product page on that device. System requirements, device compatibility, and whether the purchase is universal are determined by the App Store listing. Instructions for iPhone and iPad may not apply directly to other devices, and the interface may differ.
Restore after changing devices or reinstalling
Restoring on a new device involves two separate steps: restoring the app purchase and restoring your connection configuration. The first depends on your App Store account history; the second depends on whether you saved your subscription, server details, or a usable configuration backup. A successful purchase doesn’t replace a configuration backup, and seeing the app on your Home Screen doesn’t mean all connection settings have transferred.
Redownload from Purchased items
- On the new device, make sure Media & Purchases is signed in with the Apple ID used to buy Shadowrocket.
- Open the App Store, go to your account page, then view Purchased items or your app purchase list.
- Search for Shadowrocket, verify the developer and app identity, then use the redownload button.
- After installation, open the app and check whether your configuration is there. If needed, import your existing subscription or server details again.
When restoring with the original purchase account, you usually won’t need to pay again. Depending on the system version, the purchase list may appear under Purchased, Apps, or a similarly named section. Follow the labels on your device. If the product page still shows a price, don’t pay again right away. First confirm the original purchase was completed, the App Store account is the same, and the app appears in your purchase history. Your order receipt can help identify which account made the purchase.
If you hid the purchase, or your storefront or device compatibility has changed, the purchase list and redownload options may also be affected. Check your account history and the product page separately; not finding the app in the list immediately doesn’t mean the purchase is lost. Family Sharing applies only when the current App Store listing supports it and the family and account requirements are met. Check the listing for eligibility; don’t assume it’s available for every account.
Restore your connection configuration, then test it
After importing, check the server address, port, authentication fields, and protocol, then verify Global Routing and the selected server. A successful subscription update only confirms that the configuration was retrieved; it doesn’t guarantee that every entry will connect. If a connection fails, check the configuration, network, and system authorization. See the FAQ to distinguish between “can’t install the app” and “can’t connect after installation”—they require different troubleshooting steps.
Protect subscription URLs and authentication details when migrating. Don’t share a page containing full connection parameters publicly, and don’t confuse purchase receipts with connection credentials. Your saved configuration is for restoring the relevant connection; your App Store purchase history stays with the associated Apple ID. Manage these separately.
Price and one-time purchase
Shadowrocket is a one-time paid app. The US storefront reference price is $2.99; other storefronts display local currency, and the amount shown at App Store checkout is final. “One-time purchase” describes how you pay for the client app; there’s no monthly charge for the app itself. Prices and currencies vary by storefront, so don’t treat the US reference price as a fixed price elsewhere.
The App Store handles the app transaction; your existing subscription or server details are part of your connection configuration. Their status and validity are independent: buying the app doesn’t mean a server is still available, and an existing subscription updating successfully doesn’t mean VPN authorization is complete on your device. Keeping these separate helps you address purchase issues in the store and connection issues in configuration and troubleshooting.
App updates are delivered through the App Store. You can use automatic updates in your device settings or check for updates in the store. To review what changed, read the current version history on the product page. This guide avoids version numbers and dates that can quickly become outdated. Save any configuration details you need before updating. If the interface changes, look for the feature by its English label rather than relying on its old screen location.
Before paying, do one final check: your account’s storefront supports the purchase, the developer and app ID match, your device is compatible, the price and currency are as expected, and you have the information needed to configure a connection. Confirming these details before completing the App Store transaction makes it easier to know whether the app and device are right for you.
Download and purchase FAQ
First, identify where the problem occurs: viewing the App Store listing, payment, installation, or configuration after installation.
Why can’t I find Shadowrocket in the App Store?
Shadowrocket isn’t available in the mainland China storefront. First, check the country or region of the Apple ID used for Media & Purchases, then review the Content & Privacy Restrictions and age ratings in Screen Time. The us in the webpage link identifies the product page storefront; it doesn’t change your account’s storefront. Availability and purchase options depend on what the App Store shows for your account.
What if the product page loads but the download won’t complete?
First, determine whether payment is still pending or a download has stalled after purchase. For pending payment, check your account’s payment status and any App Store alerts. For a stalled download, check available storage, network connectivity, device compatibility, and system requirements. If you see a duplicate payment prompt, check your purchase history and current account before authorizing another payment.
Do I need to pay again after switching devices or reinstalling?
Sign in with the Apple ID used for the original purchase, find Shadowrocket under your App Store account’s Purchased items, and download it again. You usually won’t need to pay again. Your app purchase and connection configuration are separate; after reinstalling, you’ll still need to import your existing subscription or server details.
Can I install Shadowrocket on my iPad if I bought it on iPhone?
You can use the same Apple ID purchase to install Shadowrocket on iPhone and iPad. Make sure the iPad uses the original purchase account for Media & Purchases, then look under Purchased items. Check the App Store listing for system requirements, device compatibility, and whether the purchase is universal. Connection settings must be checked and imported separately.
Can I install Shadowrocket on Mac, Apple TV, or Apple Vision?
The compatibility section of the same App Store product page includes Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision. Check the listing on the device you plan to use. Device compatibility, system requirements, and whether the purchase is universal are determined by the App Store listing. The App Store remains the place to get the app.
Where should I start if the app opens in English?
Start by locating Home, Config, and Settings. Home shows connection status and lets you select a server; Config manages configuration files; Settings contains app settings. To add an existing server manually, look for Add Server. Before connecting, check Global Routing. This guide uses the interface’s original English labels; follow the instructions to work through each step.