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A paid app with a one-time purchase, available only on the App Store. Check your account’s store and verify the app before purchasing. After installation, use your own existing subscription or server details.

DeveloperShadow Launch Technology Limited App ID932747118 $2.99 one-time purchase · US store reference Works on iPhone and iPad

Prices, system requirements, compatibility, and purchase eligibility vary by store. Check the App Store page for current details.

01 / STORE

Store and account region

The app isn’t available on the mainland China App Store. First check the region for your Media & Purchases account, then see whether the product page is available.

Your purchase account determines which store you see

The apps shown in the App Store depend on the country or region associated with your Apple ID—not just your device language, its region setting, or your current location. Changing your device language to English doesn’t switch the store for your purchase account. Even when you open the product link on this page, the App Store may show content or regional notices based on the account currently signed in.

If a search for Shadowrocket returns no results, don’t assume the app isn’t available based only on the search list. Check which account is used for Media & Purchases, then confirm that account’s country or region. The account used for other Apple services on your device may differ from your purchase account, so check the account that actually made the purchase.

How to check your store region

  1. Open Settings, then tap your Apple ID account at the top.
  2. Tap Media & Purchases, choose View Account, and follow the prompts to authenticate.
  3. Open Country/Region to see your current store. If you need to change it, use the option on that page.

Menu names can vary slightly between system versions; follow the labels shown on your device. Changing your region may affect your account balance, active subscriptions, payment method, and Family Sharing status. Review the conditions shown by the system and address each one. These steps explain how to check your region; Apple’s account page will tell you whether a change is possible and when it takes effect.

Opening the product page doesn’t mean the app is available to purchase

The link on this page points to app ID 932747118. If the App Store says the app isn’t available in your region, resolve the store-region issue first. If it reports a payment or account problem, follow the specific instructions shown. Don’t repeatedly attempt the purchase.

02 / VERIFY

Verify app details and compare with the official interface

Use the App Store product page to verify the app before buying. After installation, refer to two official App Store screenshots to identify Home and Add Server.

Check these three details

First, check the developer name: Shadow Launch Technology Limited. Similar-looking search result titles don’t mean they’re from the same publisher. Open the full product page and check the developer information. Don’t rely on search terms, similar app names, or text in a description to identify the publisher.

Second, check the official icon: a rocket with a blue-purple outline on a white background, matching the official icon shown above and in the site header. The icon can help you identify the app, but it isn’t enough on its own. Even if a search result uses similar colors, check the developer and app ID too.

Third, check the app ID: 932747118. The App Store link on this page ends in id932747118, which is a more reliable way to identify the app than its search ranking. Confirm that the name, developer, icon, and app ID all match before reviewing the price, compatibility, and purchase button.

Screenshots show the interface; they don’t verify the product

The official Home screenshot shows Not Connected at the top, along with Global Routing, Config, Connectivity Test, and the SERVER section. Not Connected reflects the connection state when the screenshot was taken; it doesn’t indicate whether the app has been purchased or show your device’s current connection status. After installation, the screen and server list may differ if you haven’t imported your own details.

The official Add Server screenshot shows fields such as Type, Host, Port, Password, and Method, along with Scan QR Code and Import from Cloud JSON. Field values depend on your own server details. Enter them according to the relevant protocol; don’t guess based on an example list. The screenshot is promotional material provided by the developer on the App Store, and the interface may change with app updates or device layout.

To check whether an app is an imitation, return to its full product page and verify each detail instead of relying on search-result order. If anything doesn’t match, stop before purchasing and check the product page again. This is the official Shadowrocket website and manual; refer to the corresponding App Store page for product details.

Official Shadowrocket Home screen showing Not Connected, Global Routing, Connectivity Test, and the SERVER section
Home: connection status, Global Routing, and server list.
Official Shadowrocket Add Server screen showing Type, Host, Port, Password, Method, and scan-to-import options
Add Server: enter the details from your existing server information.

03 / IPHONE

iPhone purchase and first launch

Install from the App Store before importing your configuration. System permission for the first connection is separate from purchase and payment.

Check compatibility before you buy

Open the product page on your iPhone, verify the app ID and developer, then check the compatibility section. Refer to the App Store page for system requirements. If your device is listed as incompatible, check whether a system update is available instead of repeatedly tapping the purchase button. Confirm the account and price in your local currency before completing the one-time purchase through Apple’s payment flow.

Once installation is complete, open Shadowrocket from the Home Screen. Being able to open the app confirms that it’s installed; to set up your own connection, you’ll also need to import your existing subscription or server details. You can first locate Home and Add Server, then add your information once you’ve confirmed it’s complete. An empty list doesn’t mean the installation failed.

The first connection may require VPN configuration permission

When you start a connection for the first time, the system may ask to let Shadowrocket add a VPN configuration. This permission is needed to set up the network configuration; it isn’t another purchase. Confirm that you’re using Shadowrocket, then read the prompt and follow the system instructions. If you previously denied permission, try starting the connection again in the app and check whether the prompt reappears.

To check, look for the VPN configuration in the relevant sections of Settings, such as General or VPN & Device Management. The exact location depends on what your system displays. Having a configuration, turning on the connection, and having a working network are different things. For purchase issues, check the App Store; for connection issues, review your configuration, network, and diagnostic results.

04 / IPAD

iPad installation and using the same account

Shadowrocket works on iPhone and iPad. Use the same Apple ID that made the purchase to find the app on compatible devices.

If you already bought it on iPhone

On your iPad, make sure the App Store is signed in with the Apple ID used for the original purchase. Open the account’s purchased items, find Shadowrocket, then tap the cloud or redownload option. A single purchase can be used on compatible iPhone and iPad devices with the same Apple ID. Check the App Store page for system requirements and purchase eligibility.

If your iPad still shows a price, don’t pay again just yet. Check the Media & Purchases account, original purchase history, and current store region, and confirm that both devices use the same purchase account. After installation, check whether your own subscription and configuration have been imported. An app marked as purchased doesn’t mean your personal connection details have also been restored.

Screen layout and other Apple devices

The iPad’s wider screen may change the layout of lists, detail panes, and navigation compared with iPhone. You can still find Home, Add Server, Global Routing, and Config by their English names. Confirm connection permissions separately on this iPad; don’t assume they carry over from another device.

The compatibility section of the same App Store product page also lists Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision. Check that page for device compatibility, system requirements, and whether Universal Purchase applies. To use the app on these devices, find and install it through the App Store, then check purchase status on the device you’re using.

05 / RESTORE

New device, reinstall, and restore purchases

Restoring a purchase restores your app eligibility; restoring your subscription and Config restores your personal setup.

Redownload the app using the original purchase account

On your new device, open the App Store, tap the account icon in the top-right corner, then open Purchased. Depending on your system, you may find this under Apps or in the purchase list. Find Shadowrocket, verify the developer and app details, then choose to redownload it. You can usually redownload an app with the Apple ID used for the original purchase without paying for it again.

If you can’t find it in the list, check your purchase history and hidden purchases, then confirm you’re signed in to the account that made the purchase. Using the same account for cloud sync doesn’t prove it’s also the App Store purchase account. If a price still appears, verify which account made the original transaction and check the store’s instructions before trying to pay again.

Check the App Store page and Family Sharing purchase settings to see whether Family Sharing applies. Family members, region, and sharing requirements can affect which purchases are available. Don’t assume that the recovery steps for one purchase account will work for every family member.

Restore your own details after reinstalling

Once the app is restored, open Home and check the server list and configuration status. If your previous items aren’t on the new device, import your own subscription or server details again, then check the active Config, Global Routing, and connection permissions. Reinstalling the app doesn’t necessarily restore all personal settings.

Before changing devices, check that you still have your active subscription link, server details, and any configuration files you need, and back them up using the options provided by the app. Keep subscription links, passwords, and access credentials secure. If you ask someone for help, hide the full links, authentication details, and personal server information.

After importing, check that the entry appears, then select the correct item to connect. Restoring a purchase usually won’t fix an expired link or an unsupported format. Continue with the first import and connection guide. If you can connect but access isn’t working as expected, use the troubleshooting manual to investigate the symptoms.

06 / PRICE

Price and one-time purchase

The US store reference price is $2.99, paid once. The final price is the one shown on the App Store page at checkout.

How the app purchase works

Shadowrocket is a closed-source commercial app sold as a one-time purchase, with no recurring monthly app fee. Prices are shown in local currency for each country or region, and the final charge is the amount confirmed by the App Store and your payment details. The USD price on this page is a reference for the US store, not a promise of the amount charged in other stores.

Before buying, check the payment account, app name, and price. After purchase, keep the account’s purchase record so you can find the app if you change devices. App updates are managed through the App Store; you can check automatic update options in your device’s App Store settings. Check the store directly for available updates instead of relying on version details in a guide.

A one-time app purchase is not a service plan

A one-time purchase of the app is not a service plan. Buying Shadowrocket gives you the right to use the app; it doesn’t automatically provide a server or subscription to connect to. This site doesn’t provide or sell servers or subscriptions, and doesn’t recommend providers. Import instructions assume you already have your own subscription or server details.

Check the validity of your subscription, server details, and connection status using information from your own service. If the app is installed but Home has no available items, import your details first. If an item is listed but times out, check your network and server status. Treating purchase, import, and connection as separate steps makes it easier to find what needs attention.

Common purchase and installation questions

First work out whether the issue is with the store, your account, or your configuration, then follow the relevant steps.

Can’t find Shadowrocket on the App Store? Check these details first.
First, check the country or region for the Apple ID used for Media & Purchases. The app isn’t available on the mainland China App Store. If it’s offered in your account’s store, check content age restrictions and account status, then confirm the product page using app ID 932747118.
Why can’t I download the app even though the product page opens?
Check device compatibility, available storage, network connection, and payment status as indicated by the App Store. Refer to the App Store page for system requirements. If a purchase or account issue is pending, follow the store’s instructions before trying again.
Do I have to pay again when I get a new device or reinstall Shadowrocket?
Use the Apple ID that made the original purchase to find Shadowrocket in your App Store account’s purchased items. You can usually download it again without paying for the app again. If a price still appears, check the purchase account and history. After installing, you’ll also need to restore your own subscription, server details, and configuration.
If I bought Shadowrocket on iPhone, can I install it on iPad too?
Shadowrocket is available for both iPhone and iPad. Sign in with the Apple ID used for the purchase to download it again from the App Store on a compatible iPad. Check the App Store page for system requirements and purchase eligibility. Installing the app and restoring subscription settings are separate steps.
Can I install Shadowrocket on Mac, Apple TV, or Apple Vision?
The compatibility section of the same App Store product page lists Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision. Check the App Store page for system requirements, device compatibility, and whether Universal Purchase applies. The App Store is also the place to get the app.
The app is in English. How do I match its labels to the guide?
Look for the English interface labels: Home shows connection status and servers, Add Server is for entering server details, Global Routing lets you choose a routing mode, and Config is for configuration files. The guide keeps these labels in English and explains what each step does, rather than translating the interface word for word.