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🌊 Surge - Enterprise Network Toolkit Platform
💎 Surge is the most professional network tool on iOS platform, not just a proxy software, but a complete network analysis and debugging platform, acclaimed as the benchmark product for mobile network tools.
✨ Product Positioning
🏢 Enterprise-Grade Features
- 💼 Professional Focus: Designed for network professionals and enterprise users
- 🛡️ Reliable & Stable: Enterprise-grade stability proven over years
- 📊 Comprehensive Features: Integrates network proxy, monitoring, and analysis
- 🎯 Precise Control: Provides the most granular network traffic control
- 🔧 Highly Professional: Professional-grade functionality in both depth and breadth
🎯 Core Values
- 🌟 Industry Benchmark: Technical leader among iOS proxy tools
- 🔬 Network Analysis: Powerful network diagnosis and analysis capabilities
- 📈 Performance Monitoring: Real-time network performance monitoring and statistics
- 🛠️ Developer Tools: Essential debugging tool for mobile app developers
- 🏆 Quality Assurance: Years of continuous development with guaranteed quality
🔗 Protocol Support
| Protocol Type | Support Status | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|
| 🔒 Shadowsocks (SS) | ✅ | Full version support, well optimized |
| 🌟 VMess (V2Ray) | ✅ | Complete support, excellent performance |
| 🛡️ Trojan | ✅ | Native support, perfect TLS disguise |
| 🐚 Snell | ✅ | Proprietary protocol, exceptional performance |
| 🌐 HTTP/HTTPS | ✅ | Full feature support |
| 🧦 SOCKS5 | ✅ | Complete implementation |
| ❌ ShadowsocksR | ❌ | Explicitly does not support SSR protocol |
🛠️ Professional Features
| Feature Module | Specific Functions | Application Scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| 📋 Rules Engine | Domain/IP/GeoIP/Process rules | Precise traffic splitting |
| 🎭 Script System | JavaScript support | Advanced feature extensions |
| 🔍 MitM Function | HTTPS decryption analysis | Network debugging analysis |
| 📊 Real-time Monitoring | Connection/speed/latency monitoring | Network performance analysis |
| 🔧 Network Tools | DNS/Ping/Traceroute | Network diagnostic tools |
| 📈 Historical Statistics | Detailed usage statistics | Network behavior analysis |
📱 System Requirements
- Minimum Version: iOS 9.0 or higher
- Recommended Version: iOS 14.0 and above
- Compatible Devices: iPhone / iPad
- Storage Required: Approximately 300MB available space
- Memory Required: Recommended 4GB RAM or more
📥 Purchase & Download
🏪 App Store Pricing
💰 Price Alert
- Surge is the most expensive proxy software on iOS platform
- Not available in mainland China App Store
- Requires non-mainland China Apple ID
- Offers 7-day free trial - try before you buy
💎 Version Pricing
| Version | Region | Price | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surge 5 | 🇺🇸 US Store | $49.99 | Latest version, most comprehensive features |
| Surge 5 | 🇭🇰 HK Store | HK$388 | Convenient payment option |
| Surge 4 | 🇺🇸 US Store | $39.99 | Previous generation |
| Surge 3 | 🇺🇸 US Store | $29.99 | Older version, limited features |
📊 Version Feature Comparison
| Feature | Surge 3 | Surge 4 | Surge 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔧 Basic Proxy | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 📜 Script Support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 🎯 Advanced Rules | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 📊 Network Monitoring | Basic | Enhanced | Complete |
| 🛡️ Security Features | Basic | Enhanced | Latest |
| 🔄 Update Frequency | Stopped | Slow | Active |
🆚 Competitor Comparison
Detailed comparison with other high-end clients:
| Feature | Surge 5 | Quantumult X | Shadowrocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏷️ Price | $49.99 | $7.99 | $2.99 |
| 🎯 Target | Enterprise | Advanced Users | General Users |
| 📊 Network Analysis | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| 🔧 Ease of Use | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 🛡️ Stability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 📚 Learning Curve | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| 🎨 Customization | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
⚠️ Usage Guidelines
💰 Paid Software Notice
⚠️ Important Notice
- Surge is paid software priced at $49.99
- It is the most expensive proxy app on iOS platform
- Offers 7-day free trial - recommend trying before purchasing
- Designed for professional users with complex features and high learning curve
🎯 Target Audience
📋 Recommended Users
- ✅ Network Professionals: Network engineers, system administrators
- ✅ Developers: Mobile and web application developers
- ✅ Enterprise Users: Those requiring highest stability and functionality
- ✅ Budget Flexible: Users not concerned about software price, seeking best experience
- ❌ General Users: Features too professional, not recommended for casual users
📚 Technical Support Scope
📋 Service Description
- ✅ Basic Configuration: Subscription import and basic connection tutorials
- ✅ Common Questions: Answers to basic usage questions
- ❌ Advanced Configuration: No professional-level rules and script configuration
- ❌ Troubleshooting: No in-depth technical support
- ❌ Network Debugging: No network analysis guidance
- 💡 Learning Suggestion: Recommend learning through official documentation and professional training
🚀 Usage Tutorial
📋 Preparation
Before starting, please confirm:
- ✅ Purchased and installed Surge (recommend trying 7-day trial first)
- ✅ Have valid server configuration information
- ✅ Have basic understanding of network technology
- ✅ Prepared to invest time learning professional features
🛠️ Basic Configuration
🔗 Configuration Import Tutorial
Step 1: Launch Application
Open Surge and enter the main interface:
💡 First launch requires basic setup configuration, recommend choosing default settings
Step 2: Access Settings
Tap the settings button in the top right corner:
Step 3: Configuration Management
Find "Configuration Files" or "Profiles" option:
Step 4: Add Configuration
Tap the "+" button and select addition method:
Step 5: Enter Information
Fill in configuration according to provided information:
Step 6: Verify Configuration
Confirm configuration information is correct:
Step 7: Apply Configuration
Select the newly added configuration and apply:
Step 8: Start Service
Enable proxy service and begin using:
🔄 Configuration Management
📱 Update Configuration
Regularly update configuration files to maintain latest status:
💡 Update Recommendations
- Recommend setting up automatic updates
- Can set update frequency
- Supports background silent updates
🎛️ Enterprise-Grade Features
📊 Network Monitoring
Surge's network monitoring capability is its core advantage:
🔍 Real-time Monitoring
- Connection Monitoring: View all active network connections
- Speed Monitoring: Real-time display of upload/download speeds
- Latency Monitoring: Monitor network latency changes
- Traffic Statistics: Statistics by application and domain
📈 Historical Analysis
- Usage Trends: Long-term network usage trend analysis
- Performance Reports: Detailed network performance reports
- Fault Records: Network failure and anomaly records
- Optimization Suggestions: Data-based optimization recommendations
🛠️ Network Tools
Integrated professional network tools:
- DNS Query: Detailed DNS resolution tools
- Ping Test: Network connectivity testing
- Traceroute: Network path tracing
- Port Scanning: Network port status detection
🔍 MitM Functionality
Man-in-the-middle attack functionality for HTTPS analysis:
- Certificate Management: Automatic certificate generation and management
- Traffic Decryption: HTTPS traffic decryption analysis
- Request Modification: Modify HTTP requests and responses
- API Debugging: Mobile application API debugging
🎯 Professional Configuration
📋 Advanced Rules
Surge supports the most complex rule configurations:
# Process-based rules
PROCESS-NAME,WeChat,DIRECT
PROCESS-NAME,QQ,DIRECT
# User-agent based rules
USER-AGENT,*WeChat*,DIRECT
# Time-based rules
TIME,9:00-18:00,WORK-PROXY
# Network environment based rules
NETWORK,WIFI:HOME,DIRECT
NETWORK,CELLULAR,PROXY
🎭 Script Features
JavaScript script extension support:
// HTTP request modification script
let headers = $request.headers;
headers['User-Agent'] = 'Custom-Agent';
$done({headers});
// HTTP response modification script
let body = $response.body;
let obj = JSON.parse(body);
obj.vip = true;
$done({body: JSON.stringify(obj)});
🔄 Policy Groups
Complex policy group configurations:
# URL test group
url-test = Auto,Server1,Server2,Server3,url = http://www.gstatic.com/generate_204
# Load balance group
load-balance = Balance,Server1,Server2,Server3,persistent = true
# Fallback group
fallback = Fallback,Server1,Server2,Server3,url = http://www.gstatic.com/generate_204
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🔧 Technical Issues
Q: Unable to install MitM certificate?
A: Solution steps:
- Generate new CA certificate
- Complete certificate installation following the wizard
- Trust certificate in system settings
- Confirm certificate is enabled in "Certificate Trust Settings"
Q: Rules not working?
A: Check points:
- Confirm rule syntax is correct
- Check rule priority order
- Verify matching conditions are accurate
- Check real-time logs to confirm matching
💰 Purchase Issues
Q: Is it worth purchasing?
A: Evaluation points:
- Are you a professional user or developer
- Do you need detailed network analysis features
- Is budget sufficient ($49.99)
- Do you have time to learn complex features
Q: Trial period limitations?
A: Trial description:
- Provides 7-day full feature trial
- Can experience all features during trial
- Need to purchase to continue after trial ends
- Recommend fully utilizing trial period for evaluation
🔗 Learning Resources
📚 Official Resources
💬 Community Support
🎓 Professional Training
💡 Best Practices
🎯 Usage Strategies
- Progressive Learning: Start with basic features, gradually learn advanced capabilities
- Full Trial: Utilize 7-day trial period for comprehensive evaluation
- Community Learning: Actively participate in community, learn from others' experiences
- Continuous Optimization: Continuously optimize configuration based on usage
🛡️ Security Recommendations
- Certificate Management: Properly manage MitM certificates, avoid security risks
- Configuration Backup: Regularly backup important configuration files
- Permission Control: Reasonably set permissions for various features
- Privacy Protection: Pay attention to privacy implications of network monitoring features
🎯 Summary & Evaluation
✅ Core Advantages
- 🏆 Industry Benchmark: Most professional network tool on iOS platform
- 📊 Most Comprehensive Features: Unmatched network analysis and debugging capabilities
- 🛡️ Reliable & Stable: Enterprise-grade stability, battle-tested
- 🔧 Highly Professional: Meets the most demanding professional requirements
❌ Notable Disadvantages
- 💰 Expensive: $49.99 price makes it unaffordable for general users
- 📚 High Learning Curve: Complex features require significant time investment
- 🔧 Complex Operation: Not suitable for users seeking simplicity
- 🎯 Limited Audience: Primarily targets professional users and enterprise customers
🎯 Applicable Scenarios
- 💼 Enterprise Environment: Enterprises requiring professional network management
- 🔬 Development Debugging: Mobile app development and API debugging
- 📊 Network Analysis: Detailed network data analysis needs
- 🎓 Professional Learning: Network technology learning and research
📅 Last Updated: July 10, 2025 | 🌊 Compatible Version: Surge 5.9.0








