Shadowrocket for Android vs v2rayNG: what is different
Shadowrocket for Android builds on the open-source v2rayNG core and adds a built-in free node list, one-tap speed test, Premium servers and Secure Browsing.
Key points
Same protocol engine, different product: v2rayNG expects you to bring your own servers; Shadowrocket ships with free nodes and an optional Premium tier.
Shared foundation
Both apps run the Xray core and support VLESS, VMess, Shadowsocks, Trojan, Hysteria2 and subscription links, so any node that works in v2rayNG can be imported here.
What Shadowrocket adds
A free node list that downloads on first launch, batch speed tests with sorting, a node-diagnosis page, and Premium: private servers, no ads, country filter, auto-switch on failure and Secure Browsing.
When to pick which
Pick v2rayNG if you run your own servers and want a minimal client. Pick Shadowrocket if you want something that connects out of the box and can be upgraded when you need reliability.
FAQ
Yes. Paste the subscription or node link, or scan the QR code; the formats are the same.
The modified core library is published under its open-source license; the app itself is a commercial product.