This guide is for first-time Shadowrocket buyers and anyone reinstalling who wants to confirm they have the right app. Check the developer on the App Store product page, compare the official icon, then verify the app ID in the product link. Once all three match, review the price, compatibility, and purchasing account. Search ranking and connection results do not prove an app is genuine.
1. Verify the app before checking purchase details
Shadowrocket is a paid client distributed through the App Store for Apple platforms, primarily iPhone and iPad. It is sold as a one-time purchase. Compatibility with Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision can also be checked on the store page. Refer to the App Store listing for system requirements, Family Sharing, and whether the purchase is universal.
Searching for “Shadowrocket” can help you find candidate results, but it cannot verify an app's identity. Similar names, lookalike icons, and search position are no substitute for checking the developer and app ID. Open the full product page rather than judging from the search results list.
Bottom line: verify before you pay
If any identity detail does not match, cancel the purchase and reopen the product page from this site's App Store guide. Do not use the price to make up for missing identity checks.
2. Check three details on the App Store
Verify all three details on the same App Store product page. The developer field and provider information under Information may appear in different places depending on the device and store layout. Check the full text, not just the first few letters of a name.
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Open the product page
Open the App Store product page from the official App Store guide. If you start in App Store → Search, search for Shadowrocket and tap the app to open its details before continuing.
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Verify the developer
Make sure the developer name is Shadow Launch Technology Limited. If the name is truncated near the top of the page, check the developer link or the provider information under Information. Do not rely on an abbreviated name.
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Compare the official icon
Compare it with the official icon shown on this site: a blue-violet outlined rocket on a white background. The icon is a secondary check. Even if it looks similar, verify the app ID too; the rocket graphic alone does not confirm the app's identity.
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Check the app ID
On the App Store product page, use Share → Copy Link and check for
id932747118at the end of the URL path. The digits afteridare the app ID—not the app name or a search term. -
Buy after verification
Once all three details match, check the current price and compatibility shown in the store. Confirm the Apple Account you want to use for payment, then follow the system prompts. Refer to the App Store page for system requirements.
To compare the link directly, open Shadowrocket's App Store product page. The storefront region and product name in the URL do not replace the numeric ID. Availability for purchase depends on the store associated with your account.
3. Find the app ID—and know what cannot replace it
The app ID identifies a product record on the App Store. The ID verified here is 932747118; it is not a device serial number or an order number. You can check it in the product link copied using Share → Copy Link, without buying the app first.
| Check | What to verify | What it does—and doesn't—confirm |
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| Product name | Shadowrocket | Useful for finding the app, but not enough to verify its identity on its own. |
| Developer | Shadow Launch Technology Limited | Check the full spelling; do not accept a similar name as a match. |
| Official icon | White background with a blue-violet outlined rocket | A visual reference only; check it alongside the developer and app ID. |
| Product link | /us/app/shadowrocket/id932747118 |
Check the ID at the end; the storefront region may vary. |
| Price and button | Use the current App Store listing | Shows purchase or installation status; it does not identify the developer. |
When checking a link, confirm that its domain is apps.apple.com. Plain text on a regular webpage that happens to show the right digits is not the same as an App Store product record. Do not rely on search snippets, text in images, or app names in chat messages as store listing details.
- If the link ends with sharing parameters, find
id932747118in the path first. Do not mistake numbers in the parameters for the app ID. - If a cloud icon appears next to the product name, verify the app's identity first, then check whether it is a previous purchase on your account.
- If the page shows a price, a difference from someone else's screenshot does not mean the app is wrong. Recheck the developer and app ID.
4. Check purchase history separately from purchase scope
Buying the client ≠ buying a service plan. Purchasing Shadowrocket gives you the right to use the client; it does not configure a server or provide a working connection. This site does not provide, sell, or recommend nodes or subscriptions. Any later setup assumes you already have your own service provider and subscription.
If you bought the app before, check the purchasing account before reinstalling. A different account signed in on the device is one possibility to investigate, but the button's appearance alone does not explain the issue. Check the purchase record, purchased items, and product ID together.
- Open App Store → tap the account profile picture in the top-right corner, then check the Apple Account currently used for store purchases.
- Open the Apps or Purchased list and search for Shadowrocket. The entry name may vary; use the one shown on your device.
- Open the product page you find and verify the developer and
932747118again, so you do not confuse it with a past purchase of an app with a similar name. - If you cannot find it, check the original purchasing account and purchase history before paying again. For order ownership or refunds, use Apple's account and purchase support options.
5. What to do if the app is missing, the icon differs, or a price appears
If something looks wrong during verification, first distinguish an identity mismatch from an issue accessing the app with your current account. If the identity does not match, stop and reopen the correct product page. If you cannot access it, check the storefront region, device compatibility, or account status. Changing connection settings in the client will not change the App Store product's identity.
Does the first search result mean it is the official app?
No. Open the result's details, verify Shadow Launch Technology Limited, then use Share → Copy Link to check id932747118. Search ranking is not an identity detail.
The name matches, but the icon doesn't. Should I still buy it?
Pause before purchasing and reopen the product page using this site's App Store guide. Compare the official icon, full developer name, and app ID. Do not complete the purchase just because the name matches.
Can't find Shadowrocket? What settings should I check?
Open the App Store product link in this guide and review the message shown. Then check the store account's Country/Region and the app age restrictions under Settings → Screen Time → Content & Privacy Restrictions. The name of the restriction setting may vary by system; use the label shown on your device.
I bought it before. Why is there still a price?
Check the current App Store account against the original purchasing account, then look under Apps or Purchased. A price button alone does not mean you need to buy it again. Also confirm that you are viewing the product page with app ID 932747118.
It's installed, but it won't connect. Did I buy the wrong app?
Verify the app using its App Store listing first. If the identity matches, check the configuration in Home, Global Routing, and the connection status. A connection failure may be due to configuration or network issues; it does not by itself show whether the app is genuine.
6. Verify the app, then configure the client
Verifying the app's identity and troubleshooting a connection are separate steps. The first relies on the App Store record; the second depends on your existing configuration and current network. Do not buy the app again to resolve a configuration issue, and do not treat a successful connection as a substitute for verifying the developer and app ID.
- Keep your purchase records handy: Check the original purchasing account and order record. Keep records for your own reference; do not share payment details or account information publicly.
- Learn what each screen does: Home is for everyday connections and server selection, Config manages configuration files, and Settings contains app preferences. If this is your first time using the app, continue with the quick-start guide.
- Configure it with information you already have: Enter the details or subscription from your own service provider, check the fields, and save. Completing the purchase does not mean the client is configured.
- Troubleshoot one layer at a time: If you cannot get the app from the store, check the store message. For purchase restoration issues, check the account and purchase record. For connection issues, check the client configuration.
After completing these steps, the app's identity should be clear: the developer name matches, the official icon matches, and the product link contains app ID 932747118. Refer to the current App Store page for the price, system requirements, and purchase entitlements.