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# 📦 sing-box for iOS - Next-Generation Cross-Platform Proxy Tool
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> 🌟 sing-box is an emerging cross-platform proxy software developed in Go, providing modern proxy solutions on iOS platform and representing an excellent example of free and open-source proxy tools.
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## ✨ Product Features
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### 🎯 Core Advantages
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- 🆓 **Open Source & Free**: Completely open source with free iOS version
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- 🚀 **High Performance**: Developed in Go language for excellent performance
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- 🌍 **Cross-Platform**: Unified configuration format for consistent multi-platform experience
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- 🔄 **Continuous Updates**: Active development team with rapid feature iteration
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- 🛡️ **Modern**: Adopts latest networking technologies and security standards
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### 🔗 Protocol Support
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| Protocol Type | Support Status | Feature Description |
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|---------------|----------------|---------------------|
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| 🔒 Shadowsocks | ✅ | Full version support, performance optimized |
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| 🌟 VMess (V2Ray) | ✅ | Complete functionality support |
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| ⚡ VLESS | ✅ | Lightweight protocol |
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| 🛡️ Trojan | ✅ | TLS camouflaged traffic |
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| 🚀 Hysteria | ✅ | QUIC high-speed protocol |
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| 🌊 TUIC | ✅ | New QUIC-based protocol |
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| 🔐 WireGuard | ✅ | Modern VPN protocol |
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| 🧦 SOCKS5 | ✅ | Universal proxy protocol |
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### 🛠️ Feature Highlights
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| Feature Module | Specific Functions | Advantages |
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| 🌐 **Network Core** | TUN mode, system proxy | Global traffic takeover |
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| 📡 **DNS Service** | Built-in DNS server | Prevent DNS leaks |
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| 🎯 **Routing System** | Flexible rule engine | Precise traffic splitting |
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| 📊 **Traffic Monitoring** | Real-time statistics and analysis | Detailed usage information |
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| 🔧 **Configuration Management** | JSON configuration format | Standardized configuration |
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| 🔄 **Hot Reload** | Dynamic configuration updates | No service restart needed |
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### 📱 System Requirements
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- **Minimum Version**: iOS 15.0 or higher
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- **Recommended Version**: iOS 16.0 and above
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- **Compatible Devices**: iPhone / iPad
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- **Storage Requirement**: About 100MB available space
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- **Memory Requirement**: 3GB RAM or above recommended
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## 📥 Download & Installation
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### 🏪 App Store Information
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> 🎉 **Great News**
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> - sing-box iOS version is **completely free**
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> - **Not available** in China mainland App Store
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> - Requires **non-China mainland Apple ID**
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> - Excellent value compared to other paid apps
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#### 💰 Price Comparison
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| App | Price | Open Source | Feature Completeness |
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|-----|-------|-------------|---------------------|
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| **sing-box** | **Free** | ✅ Open Source | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| Shadowrocket | $2.99 | ❌ Closed Source | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| Quantumult X | $7.99 | ❌ Closed Source | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| Surge | $49.99 | ❌ Closed Source | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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### 🆚 Advantage Comparison
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Comparison with other clients:
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| Feature Comparison | sing-box | Shadowrocket | Quantumult X |
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| 🏷️ **Price** | Free | $2.99 | $7.99 |
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| 🔓 **Open Source** | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
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| 🚀 **Performance** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| 📚 **Ease of Use** | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
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| 🔧 **Functionality** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| 🔄 **Update Frequency** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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## ⚠️ Usage Notes
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### 🆓 Free Software Advantages
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> 🎉 **Important Notice**
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> - sing-box iOS version is **completely free**
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> - Based on open source project with transparent and auditable code
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> - No need to worry about payment and subscription issues
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> - Continuous feature updates with community-driven development
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### 🎯 Target Users
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> 📋 **Recommended Users**
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> - ✅ **Budget-Conscious**: Want free but powerful tools
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> - ✅ **Tech Enthusiasts**: Love open source software and follow technology development
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> - ✅ **Privacy-Focused**: Prefer transparent and auditable code
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> - ✅ **Performance Seekers**: Need high-performance proxy solutions
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### 📚 Technical Support Scope
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> 📋 **Service Description**
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> - ✅ **Basic Configuration**: Configuration import and connection tutorials provided
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> - ✅ **Common Issues**: Basic usage questions answered
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> - ❌ **Advanced Configuration**: Complex routing and rule configuration not provided
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> - ❌ **JSON Editing**: Manual configuration file editing guidance not provided
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> - 💡 **Learning Resources**: Recommend official documentation and community support
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## 🚀 Usage Tutorial
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### 📋 Prerequisites
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Before starting, please ensure:
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- ✅ sing-box downloaded and installed from App Store
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- ✅ Valid proxy service configuration available
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- ✅ Basic understanding of JSON configuration format
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- ✅ Device network connection is normal
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### 🛠️ Basic Configuration
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#### 🔗 Configuration Import Process
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##### Step 1: Launch Application
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Open sing-box and enter the main interface:
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> 💡 First launch will require permission setup, please follow the prompts
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##### Step 2: Add Configuration
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Click the "+" button to add new configuration:
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##### Step 3: Import Method
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Choose configuration import method (URL, file, or manual):
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##### Step 4: Configuration Details
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Enter configuration information and save:
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##### Step 5: Enable Connection
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Select configuration and start proxy service:
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## 🎛️ Advanced Features
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### 🌐 TUN Mode
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- **Global Proxy**: System-level traffic interception
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- **DNS Hijacking**: Built-in DNS server prevents leaks
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- **Route Table**: Custom routing rules for precise control
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### 📊 Traffic Monitoring
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- **Real-time Statistics**: Live traffic speed and usage monitoring
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- **Connection Details**: View active connections and protocols
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- **Historical Data**: Traffic usage history and analytics
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### 🔧 Configuration Management
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- **JSON Format**: Standard configuration file format
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- **Hot Reload**: Dynamic configuration updates without restart
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- **Profile Switching**: Quick switching between multiple configurations
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## ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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### 🔧 Configuration Issues
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**Q: Configuration import failed?**
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A: Troubleshooting steps:
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- Verify configuration file format is correct JSON
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- Check network connectivity for URL imports
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- Ensure proxy server information is accurate
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- Try manual configuration entry
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**Q: Connection established but no internet access?**
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A: Common solutions:
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- Check TUN permission is granted
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- Verify DNS settings are correct
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- Test with different proxy nodes
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- Review routing rules configuration
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### 📱 Performance Issues
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**Q: High battery consumption?**
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A: Optimization tips:
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- Disable unnecessary routing rules
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- Use direct connection for local traffic
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- Reduce logging verbosity
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- Close unused features
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**Q: Slow connection speeds?**
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A: Performance optimization:
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- Select geographically closer servers
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- Use appropriate encryption methods
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- Check local network quality
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- Optimize routing configuration
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## 🔗 Related Resources
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### 📚 Official Resources
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- 🏠 [sing-box Official GitHub](https://github.com/SagerNet/sing-box)
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- 📖 [Configuration Documentation](https://sing-box.sagernet.org/)
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- 💬 [Community Discussions](https://github.com/SagerNet/sing-box/discussions)
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### 🌟 Community Resources
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- 🔧 [Configuration Examples](https://github.com/chika0801/sing-box-examples)
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- 📜 [Rule Sets](https://github.com/Loyalsoldier/geoip)
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- 🎯 [Tutorial Collection](https://github.com/chengxiaoxiao/sing-box)
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### 🛠️ Tools & Utilities
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- 🔧 [Configuration Converter](https://github.com/Toperlock/sing-box-subscribe)
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- 📊 [Speed Testing](https://fast.com/)
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- 🎯 [Rule Generator](https://github.com/MetaCubeX/meta-rules-dat)
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## 💡 Usage Tips
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### ⚡ Performance Optimization
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1. **Efficient Routing**: Use precise rules to minimize unnecessary processing
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2. **DNS Configuration**: Use reliable DNS servers for better resolution
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3. **Regular Updates**: Keep both app and configurations up to date
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### 🛡️ Security Best Practices
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1. **Configuration Security**: Only use trusted configuration sources
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2. **Privacy Protection**: Review and understand what data is processed
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3. **Update Vigilance**: Keep software updated for latest security patches
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## 🎯 Summary & Evaluation
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### ✅ Advantages
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- 🆓 **Completely Free**: No cost barrier for high-quality proxy tool
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- 🔓 **Open Source**: Transparent code for security and trust
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- 🚀 **High Performance**: Go language provides excellent speed and efficiency
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- 🔄 **Active Development**: Regular updates and feature improvements
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### ❌ Considerations
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- 📚 **Learning Curve**: JSON configuration may be challenging for beginners
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- 🎨 **Interface Simplicity**: Less polished UI compared to paid alternatives
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- 📖 **Documentation**: Community-driven support may vary in quality
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- 🔧 **Advanced Features**: Some enterprise features may be limited
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### 🎯 Recommended For
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- 🆓 **Budget Users**: Those seeking free but powerful proxy solutions
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- 🔓 **Open Source Advocates**: Users who prefer transparent and auditable software
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- 🚀 **Performance Enthusiasts**: Those who prioritize speed and efficiency
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- 🌍 **Cross-Platform Users**: Those using multiple operating systems
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> 📅 Last Updated: July 10, 2025 | 📦 Applicable Version: sing-box for iOS 1.8.0
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