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App Store Purchase Guide

Shadowrocket is a paid client for Apple platforms, available only through the App Store. It isn't available on the mainland China storefront, so if it doesn't appear in search, check your storefront region before trying different search terms. The button on this page opens the product listing for app ID 932747118. Whether you can complete a purchase depends on your current storefront, account status, and device compatibility.

The country or region associated with your Apple ID determines which storefront you see. Your device's display language, current network, and storefront account region are separate settings; changing your device language to English won't switch the App Store storefront. Also distinguish your primary device account from the account used for Media & Purchases. The latter is the key account to check for this purchase.

How to check your country or region

1. Open Settings and tap your Apple ID account at the top.
2. Tap Media & Purchases, open the account details, and authenticate if prompted.
3. Find Country/Region and check the current setting before deciding whether to make any changes.

Labels and menu layouts may vary slightly by system version, so follow what appears on your device. To change your region, go to Settings → Apple ID → Media & Purchases → Country/Region, then review the payment details, balance, and account requirements shown. This section explains where to find the setting; it doesn't guarantee that every account can change regions. Avoid switching regions repeatedly without understanding the consequences.

If you see a message such as “This app is not available in your country or region,” note the exact wording, then check the settings above. If you can open the product page but payment fails, review the payment or account message shown by the store. Store availability, a completed transaction, and device installation are separate steps; not every failure is an app issue.

On your iPhone, tap the App Store button at the top of this page. After verifying the app, check compatibility and the current price in your local currency. Refer to the App Store listing for system requirements; requirements shown elsewhere may not stay current. Confirm you're using the intended purchase account, then follow the system prompts to pay. The store message and account purchase history confirm the transaction.

After installation, open Shadowrocket from your Home Screen or App Library. Start by checking the connection status and SERVER list on Home. Not having a personal configuration immediately after installation doesn't mean the purchase failed. Getting the app and preparing connection details are separate steps. Import your own existing subscription or server details and select a suitable configuration before testing the connection.

What is VPN configuration permission?

When you connect for the first time, the system may ask for permission to add a VPN configuration. This lets the system register the network configuration required by the client. Confirm that Shadowrocket initiated the request, then authenticate as prompted. This permission isn't part of the purchase process and doesn't provide server details. If you haven't prepared a configuration yet, finish checking the app first and return to this step later.

If the app still shows Not Connected after you tap connect, check that you've selected a working server, filled in all required fields, and completed system authorization. Avoid changing lots of settings just to test the connection. Start with Getting Started and follow the steps for importing details, choosing Global Routing, and testing the connection. If you see a specific error, use Troubleshooting to investigate that symptom.

App updates are also handled through the App Store. Before updating, save your configuration and any essential details. After the update, check that your previous server selection and Config are still there, then test the connection. An app that opens successfully has completed the installation step; that alone doesn't confirm that your server, DNS, or routing rules are configured correctly.

Shadowrocket works on both iPhone and iPad. After purchasing with the same Apple ID, you can install it on either compatible device. On iPad, check the original purchase account in the App Store, then find the app in your purchased items. Refer to the App Store listing for system requirements and purchase compatibility. Using the same primary Apple ID on both devices doesn't guarantee that the Media & Purchases account also matches.

The iPad's larger screen may change how lists and details are arranged. When following instructions, use labels such as Home, Add Server, Config, and Settings to find features instead of looking for an exact match to a screenshot's coordinates. Check connection status, Global Routing, and server selection separately; the layout may also differ between portrait and landscape.

After installing the app on a second device, don't assume that subscriptions, rules, and server selections from the first device are already set up. Check what's actually there and, if needed, import your own saved details. Verify each item after importing; a restored purchase doesn't confirm that configurations have synced. Network conditions can also differ between devices, so record test results separately.

Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision

The compatibility section of the same App Store listing includes Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision. If you want to use Shadowrocket on one of these devices, check that same listing rather than looking elsewhere. Refer to the App Store page for system requirements, device compatibility, and whether the purchase is universal. This guide focuses on iPhone and iPad; touchscreen instructions may not apply to other devices.

To see whether family members can use purchase sharing, check the App Store details and your Family Sharing settings. Individual purchases, installation across devices, and family purchase sharing are different situations; don't assume that eligibility in one case applies to every device and account.

When you get a new device or reinstall the app, sign in with the Apple ID used for the original purchase. Go to App Store → Account → Purchased, find Shadowrocket, and download it again. In most cases, you won't need to pay again. Depending on the system version, this option may appear under Apps or another purchase list. Find the purchase record associated with the original account instead of paying again from search results.

1. Check the account currently signed in to the App Store and confirm it matches the account used for the original purchase.
2. Open Purchased, search for Shadowrocket, and verify the developer and app ID.
3. Tap to download the app again and wait for installation to finish. If prompted to pay, stop and check the purchase record first.
4. Open the app, check whether your configuration is still there, then import your own existing subscription or server details.

If the product page still shows a price, that alone doesn't mean you need to buy the app again. Check which account you're using, your order history, whether the app is hidden from Purchased, and whether the current storefront offers the app. Keep the system message and order details, then contact support through your App Store account. Don't try to purchase repeatedly before resolving the issue.

An app purchase record is not a backup of connection details

Restoring the app restores your purchase eligibility; it doesn't guarantee that locally saved servers, rules, groups, or selections will be restored. Before changing devices, organize and safely save your own Config, subscription URL, and required server fields. These details may contain personal access credentials, so don't include them in public screenshots or public support requests.

After importing on a new device, check the server list and current Config, then review Global Routing. Test the connection only after the details are complete and system authorization is in place. If the app is restored but importing fails, troubleshoot the import instead of looking for another purchase restore button. For the import and connection steps, see Getting Started.

Shadowrocket is a paid commercial app sold as a one-time purchase, with no monthly charge for the client. The US price is $2.99; other storefronts display local currency. The amount shown on the App Store listing and payment confirmation screen is the final price. Check the currency and account storefront before paying. Don't compare amounts in different currencies directly or treat a price shown on a website as proof of the final transaction.

Whether servers appear on Home after purchase depends on your import and configuration status. An empty list doesn't mean your purchase is missing, and a connection timeout doesn't mean you need to pay again. For purchase issues, check your App Store order and account. For configuration issues, check fields such as Type, Host, and Port, the selected server, and how rules are matched.

A subscription's validity, server availability, and the app purchase record are independent of one another. Buying the app doesn't change the status of your existing server. Likewise, expired connection details don't cancel your app purchase. First identify whether the problem occurs in the store, during import, with system authorization, or when connecting; troubleshoot each stage separately.

Updates are delivered through the App Store. Check the product page and in-app information for details; this guide doesn't rely on a particular version or date as a basis for purchase. Before paying, recheck the developer, compatibility, and price on the product page. If you've already purchased the app, start with Purchased in your account to reinstall or restore it.