X Banner Blocker vs Proxy Switchboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
X Banner Blocker
This utility app blocks intrusive banner popups injected by Internet Service Providers when browsing on Wi-Fi hotspot networks. It specifically targets JavaScript banners that appear during internet usage.
- Blocks ISP injected banner popups
- Targets JavaScript banners
- Works on Wi-Fi hotspot networks
- Prevents intrusive ads during browsing
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Block periodic ISP injected banner popups when browsing the internet on wifi hotspot networks. Some ISPs periodically inject Javascript banner popups in traffic of customers connected to wifi hotspot networks.
Proxy Switchboard
This app transforms your personal servers into a smart, rule-based proxy for your mobile devices. It allows you to route all your connections precisely where you want them, supporting various protocols and offering detailed traffic insights. Manage your network traffic with advanced features and share configurations easily.
- Rule-based connection routing
- Support for SSH, SOCKS5, Shadowsocks, WireGuard, Tor
- Live traffic statistics
- HTTPS inspection with on-device logs
- One-tap presets and route tester
- Share proxy setups over Wi-Fi
- Home Screen widget
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Proxy Switchboard turns your own servers into a smart, rule-based proxy for your iPhone and iPad. Bring your own SSH server, SOCKS5/HTTP proxy, Shadowsocks, WireGuard peer or Tor — the app routes every connection exactly where you want it. YOUR SERVERS, YOUR RULES • Route by hostname: send *.example.com through one proxy, everything else direct • Three modes: route everything, rules-only, or direct • Exclusions for hosts that should always bypass the tunnel • One-tap presets for popular services • Built-in route tester shows exactly which rule and proxy a hostname will use ALL YOUR PROTOCOLS • SSH tunnels (password or private key, with a built-in SSH terminal) • SOCKS5, HTTP and HTTPS proxies • Shadowsocks, WireGuard and Tor • Proxy groups with round-robin or lowest-latency failover • Import servers by QR code, link or subscription URL — auto-refreshed SEE YOUR TRAFFIC • Live per-proxy and per-destination traffic stats • Long-press any hostname to copy it or turn it into a rule • HTTPS inspection (MITM) with on-device request/response logs — your data never leaves your phone • MCP for AI debugging support SHARE & CONTROL • Share your proxy setup over Wi-Fi with other devices on your network • Optional browser-based settings editor • Home Screen widget with one-tap connect and live status • Connect on demand, per-Wi-Fi network rules PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No data collection. No bundled servers. The app is a client for infrastructure you already own and trust — everything runs on your device. The free version includes 2 proxies and 10 rules. Proxy Switchboard Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription) unlocks unlimited proxies, unlimited rules and full HTTPS inspection capture. Requires servers/proxies you provide. Also available for Mac, with config files that work across both.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Proxy Switchboard at 5.0 against X Banner Blocker's 4.0. X Banner Blocker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Proxy Switchboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. X Banner Blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Proxy Switchboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X Banner Blocker has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
X Banner Blocker ships an update every 2 days, Proxy Switchboard weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | X Banner Blocker | Proxy Switchboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anson Liu | SENPRINTS LLC |
Customer experience
X Banner Blocker
Proxy Switchboard
In-app purchases
X Banner Blocker
No in-app purchases
Proxy Switchboard
- Proxy Switchboard Pro$7.99
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