Key Takeaway (TL;DR): Shadowrocket is the premier $2.99 buy-once proxy client for iOS. Bypassing regional App Store restrictions requires a US Apple ID—which should strictly be logged into the App Store rather than system iCloud to prevent device lockouts. Once installed, paste your provider subscription URL, approve the iOS VPN profile prompt, and select Config routing mode for seamless split-tunneling.
1. US Apple ID Best Practices
Always isolate foreign accounts strictly to the App Store app to safeguard your personal iCloud and Find My iPhone functionality.