Comparison

Chip Detector vs Proxy Switchboard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chip Detector

Features
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Chip Detector is an organizer and manager for NFC tag data. The app allows you to scan NFC tags and view the NDEF data stored on them. You can save scanned records to local storage for later use and manage your collection of NFC tag data. The app also lets you write NDEF data to compatible NFC tags directly from your device. Features: * Scan NFC tags and read NDEF records * View and analyze tag data * Save scanned data locally * Write NDEF data to NFC tags * Manage your saved NFC records More features are coming soon.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Chip Detector4 screens
Proxy Switchboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Proxy Switchboard at daily against Chip Detector's every 5 days. Proxy Switchboard also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chip Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Proxy Switchboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chip Detector ships an update every 5 days, Proxy Switchboard daily. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chip Detector versus Proxy Switchboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChip DetectorProxy Switchboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPetr MakarovSENPRINTS LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chip Detector

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99
1 purchases

Proxy Switchboard

One-time1
  • Proxy Switchboard Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Chip Detector free?
Chip Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Proxy Switchboard free?
Proxy Switchboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chip Detector or Proxy Switchboard have ads?
Neither Chip Detector nor Proxy Switchboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chip Detector or Proxy Switchboard?
Chip Detector ships an update every 5 days, and Proxy Switchboard daily. Most recently, Chip Detector was updated on September 23, 2026 and Proxy Switchboard on September 20, 2026.

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