Best apps like Forwardie

22+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
8 free apps
Updated July 2026

Forwardie is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 22+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Forwardie

sing-box#1

sing-box by SAGER NETWORKS LTD

The universal proxy platform.
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.5😐(729 ratings)
Free
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This app provides a universal proxy platform for creating and managing network proxy servers, clients, and transparent proxies. It allows users to handle local, iCloud, and remote profiles with platform-specific features.

What We Love

  • 👍 Gorgeous app, awesome experience
  • 🔒 Well-defined rules
  • 👍 Minimalistic design, highly configurable
  • 👍 Excellent cross-platform compatibility

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Can't turn on the switch
  • 🐛 Can not send mail when sing-box is on
  • 🐛 DC after device standby
Streisand#2

Streisand by ARCADIA ODYSSEY INC.

Flexible Proxy Client
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(2.1K ratings)
Free
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This application provides a flexible client for managing proxy servers with a user-friendly interface. It supports a wide range of protocols and offers advanced features like rule-based setup and custom DNS. Your network activity data remains private on your device.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth, fast, and user-friendly
  • 👍 Great UI and intuitive design
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 🔥 Cutting-edge protocols and features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📢 Disruptive ads
VPNHouse - Fast & Secure VPN#3

VPNHouse - Fast & Secure VPN by VPNHouse

Super app for private browsing
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.3(58 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a fast, unlimited, and secure VPN proxy for private browsing. It protects your data and maintains online privacy, especially on public Wi-Fi. Access popular services like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok with encrypted protection.

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This network toolbox offers advanced proxy capabilities for iOS devices. It supports various proxy protocols and allows for traffic interception and logging. Ideal for power users seeking comprehensive network control.

Advanced proxy experience on iOSFull DNS and proxy server supportNetwork traffic interception and logging
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iTerminal - SSH Telnet Client
iTerminal - SSH Telnet Client
Best SSH and Telnet Client
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This app provides a powerful and simple client for connecting to remote servers via SSH or Telnet on your iPhone and iPad. It supports various authentication methods, server list management, and secure key handling, making remote server access convenient.

SSH and Telnet connectionUsername/password and private key authenticationServer list management
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SSTP Connect
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SSTP / SoftEther VPN Client
$2.99

This app acts as a VPN client supporting SSTP and SoftEther VPN protocols. It offers a simple, private, and secure connection experience using native iOS libraries. Easily import and export connection settings for various server platforms.

SSTP and SoftEther VPN protocol supportNative iOS libraries for core functionsNo ads or analytics
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Remote.It
Remote.It
Remote.It
Networking without hardware
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This app simplifies complex network configurations, enabling secure and instant access to cloud or local computers, virtual machines, and devices. It eliminates the need for port forwarding and offers Zero Trust Network Access for enhanced security. Ideal for remote access and managing diverse network environments without technical expertise.

Remote access to cloud and local computersNo port forwarding requiredZero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
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DNSecure
DNSecure
DNSecure
by Kenta Kubo
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Configure encrypted DNS services system-wide on your iOS or iPadOS device. Supports DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-HTTPS protocols for enhanced privacy and security. Easily select or add your preferred DNS servers.

Encrypted DNS configurationSystem-wide DNS usageDNS-over-TLS support
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DNS Override
DNS Override
DNS Override
Set DNS for Wi-Fi and cellular
Free

Easily change DNS server settings on your iPhone or iPad for both Wi-Fi and cellular networks. This app offers various DNS providers, supports encrypted connections, and helps filter content, block ads, and access restricted sites.

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