# Potatso 2

> Ultimate shadowsocks client

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1162704202](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1162704202)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1162704202`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Potatso Lab LTD
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.10 / 5 (77 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.9.0
- **Last updated:** 2017-12-11
- **First published:** 2017-04-03
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/potatso-2/id1162704202)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://manual.potatso.com/en/privacy/](https://manual.potatso.com/en/privacy/)

## Description

Potatso 2 is an advanced iOS networking tool and Shadowsocks client designed to optimize your network experience. It supports multiple proxy types, custom network rules, DNS configuration, iCloud sync, and flexible profiles, with features like network request logging, Today Widget, and cellular/Wi‑Fi support.

Note: The paid version is no longer maintained; please consider the free version which is actively maintained. For app-use related feedback, please use the in‑app Feedback and consult the manual at https://manual.potatso.com.

## Rankings

- #172,910 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews cluster around maintenance and stability issues. The most cited problems are a lack of updates for long periods, persistent widget bugs, and unreliable connections or blocked sites. Many users compare Potatso 2 unfavorably to Potatso Lite, noting better stability and more frequent updates in the free version. There are frequent requests for missing protocols and features (V2Ray/VMess/Obfs/KCP, subscriptions/URL). A minority report positive experiences, but overall maintenance and protocol support are the core pain points.

### Pros

- Free app works very well and is stable.
- Potatso Lite is usable and reliable (despite ads).
- Some users find Potatso 2 offers stability or useful features (e.g., proxy rules).
- There is positive sentiment from users (examples: "I like it!", "very good").

### Cons

- Lack of updates / long gaps since last update.
- Widget issues: persistent bugs and "Unable to Load" in widget.
- Reliability problems: cannot connect, timeouts, or blocked sites; some users cannot open the app.
- Missing essential VPN protocols/features (V2Ray/VMess/Obfs/KCP) and features like subscriptions/URL support.
- Potatso 2 is perceived as less maintained or less reliable than Potatso Lite by many users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1162704202)