Shadowrocket Download
& Purchase Guide

What to check before and after purchase

On your iPhone, open the correct product page and confirm the purchase account, price, and compatibility before following the App Store prompts to buy. Check the App Store page for system requirements; don't assume compatibility based only on your device model. Once the purchase is complete, wait for installation to finish, then open Shadowrocket from your Home Screen. If the download appears stuck, check your network, available storage, and account alerts instead of paying again.

When you first open the app, take a moment to find Home, Config, Data, and Settings. It's normal for the app to have no connection details when newly installed. Import your own subscription or server details using the parameters provided by your service provider. A successful App Store purchase doesn't mean a server is ready to use. For import and connection steps, see the usage guide.

Understand the VPN configuration prompt

The first time you start a connection, iOS may ask permission to add a VPN configuration. This system authorization is required for the app to establish a network connection on your device. Make sure you initiated the action, then read the prompt and follow the system instructions to authorize it. This is separate from App Store payment confirmation and won't add a subscription or server for you. If you cancel, you can start the connection again and complete authorization when you're ready.

After connecting, check which server is selected in Home and which mode is active under Global Routing. Config routes traffic according to the configuration file's rules, Proxy uses the selected server, and Direct connects directly. A VPN status indicator only shows that the relevant configuration is connected; it doesn't prove that every destination is reachable. Check by trying to access the services you need.

To confirm that you purchased the app, open your App Store account and check Purchased and your purchase history. If the button still shows a price, first check the account under Media & Purchases instead of buying again. Being signed in to an account used for other services on the same device doesn't mean it was the account used to purchase the app.

Redownload with the same account

Shadowrocket is available for both iPhone and iPad. If you bought it on iPhone, sign in with the same Apple ID on your iPad, open the App Store account and Purchased section, find Shadowrocket, and download it again. Check the App Store page for system requirements and purchase availability. If you see a price button on your iPad, first confirm that both devices use the same purchase account and that you've found the same app.

iPadOS has more screen space, so page layouts, list widths, and portrait or landscape views may differ from iPhone. Use labels such as Home, Config, Data, and Settings to find your way around instead of looking for a button in exactly the same spot as on another device. Follow the options shown on screen when adding information; a different layout doesn't mean a feature is missing.

Being able to redownload the app doesn't mean your subscription, server, or configuration file from another device is already set up. After opening the app, check the list and current selections, then import your own details. If you're using an existing configuration, check the active file, Global Routing mode, and selected server before connecting.

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 one of these devices, open the listing in its App Store and check the current installation requirements. Universal purchase availability, system requirements, and device eligibility are all as shown on the App Store page.

Don't assume that the iPhone instructions apply in the same way on other devices. Input methods, screen layouts, and system authorization prompts may differ; follow the interface on your target device. This page focuses on purchasing and restoring purchases on iPhone and iPad. For other Apple devices, get Shadowrocket through the App Store and check the relevant listing before you buy.

Redownload from Purchased

When you get a new device or reinstall the app, first make sure you're using the Apple ID that made the original App Store purchase. Then open App Store → Account → Purchased, search for Shadowrocket, verify the developer and app identity, and tap the redownload icon. Depending on your system version, Purchased may be under a menu such as Apps. Use the labels shown on your account page.

You won't have to pay again to redownload the same purchase with the same account. If the page shows a price instead of a redownload icon, pause and check your account, purchase history, and the app's identity. Having used the app on another device doesn't necessarily mean this account has a purchase record. Confirming which account made the purchase is more useful than repeatedly signing out and back in.

If you can't find the purchase, check these in order

First, check which account is used for Media & Purchases. Second, look for Shadowrocket in that account's purchase history. Third, check whether the Purchased list has hidden items or an active filter. Fourth, read the current App Store message about regional availability. If you're using Family Sharing, check the eligibility shown on the product page and by the system; someone else's purchase isn't automatically part of your purchase history.

You don't need to delete the app from your old device before restoring it. If the old device still works, check the subscription source, server parameters, and configuration names saved there so you have the details needed on your new device. Keep private connection information secure. Don't post screenshots or public comments containing complete credentials.

Restore your own configuration after installation

Once the app is installed again, check the existing content in Home and Config before deciding what to import. If you need to import details again, use your own valid subscription or server information; purchase history doesn't include these details. After importing, check the selected server, configuration file, and Global Routing mode. Then connect and verify access.

A complete restore has two parts: the app is reinstalled from Purchased in the App Store, and your in-app connection details have been checked and are working. If the first succeeds but the second doesn't, check your subscription status, parameters, and network instead of buying the app again. For detailed setup steps, see the official manual: from beginner to advanced.

The reference price for Shadowrocket in the US App Store is $2.99 as a one-time purchase. Other storefronts may show local currencies. Check the App Store page for the final price and purchase availability. This reference price explains the purchase model; it doesn't replace the checkout page. Before paying, review the amount, currency, and account shown there.

A one-time purchase means you pay once for the app itself, with no recurring monthly app charge. You can redownload it from Purchased using the same account. App updates are provided through the App Store and can be managed in your device's update settings. Choose whether to enable automatic updates based on your preferences.

Your connectivity service and your App Store purchase are separate. Rebuying the app won't fix an expired subscription link, a change to your service period, updated server parameters, or network access issues. Check that your existing details are valid and, if needed, contact your original service provider. The app price does not cover connectivity service.

Before paying, check three things: your account can purchase from its current storefront, your device meets the compatibility requirements, and you have the details needed to connect afterward. Handle the App Store download, system authorization, and importing connection details as separate steps. Follow the usage guide after purchase; changing one setting at a time makes issues easier to identify.