Shadowsocks Alternatives for iPhone

There are many alternatives to Shadowsocks for iPhone if you are looking for a replacement. The best iPhone alternative is Mullvad VPN. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try OpenVPN Connect or WireGuard. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Shadowsocks and loads of them are available for iPhone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPhone alternatives to Shadowsocks are Windscribe, Psiphon, Obscura VPN and Outline VPN.

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  1. Mullvad VPN icon
     279 likes

    Delivers anonymous, privacy-focused VPN connections with no signup data or logs, anonymous payments, support for the latest encryption, WireGuard multihop, SOCKS5, DNS ad-blocking, kill switch, high-speed servers up to 40Gb/s, and open-source transparency.

    227 Mullvad VPN alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Tor
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • DD-WRT
     
  2. OpenVPN Connect icon
     772 likes

    OpenVPN Connect provides flexible VPN solutions to secure your data communications, whether it's for Internet privacy, remote access for employees, securing IoT, or for networking Cloud data centers.

    59 OpenVPN Connect alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  3. WireGuard icon
     260 likes

    Implements modern cryptographic standards, maintains a small codebase for security auditing, ensures fast cross-platform VPN performance, supports embedded and enterprise environments, offers easy deployment, IPv4/IPv6, secure key exchange, and mobile app support.

    59 WireGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenWrt
    • Termux
     
  4. Windscribe icon
     179 likes

    Windscribe is a desktop application and browser extension that work together to block ads and trackers, restore access to blocked content and help you safeguard your privacy online.

    219 Windscribe alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
     
  5. Psiphon icon
     254 likes

    Enjoy unfiltered Internet access globally using Psiphon's open-source VPN. It offers AES-256 encryption, split tunneling, WireGuard support, and more, all without requiring user registration. Perfect for communities in censored regions and those seeking privacy-focused alternatives.

    193 Psiphon alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. Obscura VPN icon
     21 likes

    Privacy-focused VPN without IP or traffic logs, ensuring user anonymity with random logins; supports Bitcoin payments, uses end-to-end encryption through WireGuard; excels in bypassing internet filters and maintaining user anonymity with two-party protocol involving exit servers operated by Mullvad.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • WireGuard
     
  7. Outline VPN icon
     34 likes

    Journalists need safe access to information to research issues, communicate with sources, and report the news. Outline lets news organizations easily provide their network safer access to the open internet.

    188 Outline VPN alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
    • F-Droid
     
  8. NordVPN icon
     81 likes

    Veteran VPN offering military-grade encryption, unrestricted website access, high-speed connections, Double VPN for ultimate security, P2P support, and 24/7 customer service for privacy and protection.

    216 NordVPN alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  9. Nym icon
     19 likes

    Protects internet traffic through a decentralized mixnet, hides metadata and communication patterns, enables anonymous transactions using re-randomizable credentials, and provides zero-knowledge proof access for privacy-focused messaging, blockchain, or application needs.

    57 Nym alternatives

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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. CyberGhost VPN icon
     212 likes

    CyberGhost VPN encrypts your internet traffic and bypasses geo-restrictions. It supports multiple devices with a strict no-logs policy and over 7,000 servers worldwide. Features include an automatic kill switch, streaming optimized servers, ad and malware blocking, and customizable security settings.

    234 CyberGhost VPN alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android TV
    • Google TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  11. Encrypts internet connection and online activity, offers anonymous IP addresses, maintains a strict no-logs policy, utilizes open-source protocols, protects on public WiFi, features a kill switch, has a large global server network, delivers fast speeds, includes a free breach monitor, and supports unlimited devices.

    206 Private Internet Access alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
    • Google TV
    • Tomato
    • Fire TV
    • pfSense
    • OpenVPN
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DD-WRT
    • Opera
     
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  12. TunnelBear icon
     129 likes

    Experience private and secure browsing with this VPN. Easily access global websites, protect data from threats, bypass restrictions, and connect via 5000+ servers in over 48 countries. Offers no-logging policy, unlimited data plans, and advanced encryption.

    200 TunnelBear alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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