Shadowrocket Genuine App Download Guide

Shadowrocket isn’t available on the mainland China App Store. If you can’t find it by searching for Shadowrocket, first check the region of the account currently used by the App Store—not just your device’s language or Language & Region settings. A device set to Chinese doesn’t necessarily use the mainland China storefront, and changing the device language won’t change which apps are available in the App Store.

The main button on this page links to Shadowrocket’s App Store listing. The storefront shown after opening it may depend on your account and device, or indicate that the app isn’t available in your region. The storefront path in a web address doesn’t change your account region or guarantee that your account can make a purchase. Use the App Store prompts shown on your device to determine availability.

How to check your country or region

1. Open Settings, then tap your Apple ID account at the top.
2. Tap Media & Purchases, then follow the prompts to view your account. Complete any identity verification requested.
3. Tap Country/Region to check the current setting. If you need to change it, use the option provided on that page.

These steps may vary slightly depending on the system language or interface updates; use the labels shown on your device. The account used for Media & Purchases may differ from the one used for other system services. Make sure you’re checking the account used for App Store purchases—not just the account name at the top of Settings.

Before changing regions, review Apple’s notices about account balance, active subscriptions, payment methods, and Family Sharing settings. Apple’s account process determines whether you’re eligible to make the change; following the steps doesn’t guarantee it will be approved. If a prompt prevents you from continuing, resolve the stated issue first. Don’t repeatedly attempt purchases to check whether the change has taken effect.

Using the same Apple ID on iPhone and iPad

Shadowrocket is available for both iPhone and iPad. After purchasing once with the same Apple ID, you can download it from Purchased on another compatible device. The purchase is linked to your account, not the device used to make it. Check the App Store listing for system requirements and universal purchase availability, and review the product page on the target device before installing.

If the App Store listing on your iPad shows a price, first check whether Media & Purchases is signed in with the original purchasing account, then review Purchased and your purchase history. Don’t assume the account used for other system services is also the one used by the App Store. If your account or storefront region has changed, confirm which account owns the purchase before deciding what to do next.

The wider iPad screen may change the arrangement, spacing, and navigation compared with iPhone, but interface labels such as Home, Config, Settings, and Add Server are still useful landmarks. When following a guide, look for the same setting name instead of searching for the exact pixel location shown in a screenshot.

Universal purchase covers eligibility to use the app; it doesn’t guarantee that subscriptions, server lists, or Config will appear automatically on another device. After installation, check whether your configuration is available. If it isn’t, import it again from your own saved information, then check Global Routing and connection authorization. Verify the connection separately on each device, as their network environments may differ.

Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision

The compatibility section of the same App Store listing includes Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision. To use Shadowrocket on one of these devices, open its App Store listing on that device. Check the listing for system requirements, device compatibility, and universal purchase availability. Don’t assume the iPhone interface and instructions apply directly to other devices.

Find the app in Purchased

On your new device, make sure the App Store is signed in with the Apple ID used for the original purchase. Then go to App Store → Account → Purchased, find Shadowrocket, and download it again. Depending on the system, this section may appear as apps or a purchase list in your account. For a valid purchase under the same account, redownloading usually doesn’t require another payment.

If you can’t find the app, first check that you’re using the right account, that the app is available in the current storefront, and that the purchase appears in your history. If you hid the app, it may not appear in the regular list; check your account’s hidden purchases settings. Don’t assume the original purchase is no longer valid based only on search results on a new device.

If the product page still shows a price, pause before paying and check the original transaction. Common causes include using a different purchasing account, a change in account region, or an incomplete original transaction. A displayed price doesn’t by itself mean you need to pay again. Check the account and purchase history, and follow the App Store prompts.

Restore your own subscriptions and server details

After installing the app, check whether Subscribe, SERVER, and Config contain the items you need. Redownloading the app doesn’t guarantee that all configurations saved on your device will be restored. If anything is missing, reimport it using your own subscription link, server details, or personal backup, then verify the protocol type, address, port, and any required authentication fields.

Before changing devices, make sure you can retrieve your subscription or server details, and note your current Config and Global Routing options. Backups may contain authentication information; keep them somewhere you control. Don’t share a complete subscription link or screenshots containing Password in public.

After restoring, check your configuration before trying to connect. If needed, authorize the system VPN configuration again. Check the App Store listing and your Apple account settings for Family Sharing eligibility, what can be shared, and any restrictions. A family member’s account isn’t automatically the account used for the original purchase.

Shadowrocket is a closed-source commercial app sold as a one-time purchase, not a monthly subscription. The US App Store reference price is $2.99; other storefronts show local currency. Check the App Store at checkout for the actual amount, tax display, and purchase requirements. The reference price on this page may differ from the final amount shown on your device.

A one-time purchase describes how you buy the client; it doesn’t determine how long any server, subscription, or connection service remains available. Services you already have may have their own expiration dates, data limits, or device restrictions. Buying the app doesn’t change those terms. If a connection fails, first distinguish between app installation, configuration, and connection service issues.

The App Store handles app purchases, redownloads, and app updates. Updating through Subscribe fetches server entries included in a subscription you already have; these are separate processes. An App Store update won’t restore missing subscription details, and updating a subscription won’t change your app purchase history. Check each step separately to avoid confusing one issue with another.

You can manage app updates in the App Store as you prefer and check your Config before and after updating. For instructions on importing, updating, organizing, or backing up a subscription you already have, see the Subscription Guide. If the app is installed but the connection status is unexpected, start with the Troubleshooting guide, note the message shown, and check each item in turn.