Chip Detector vs Proxy Switchboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chip Detector
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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.
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 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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Chip Detector | Proxy Switchboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Petr Makarov | SENPRINTS LLC |
In-app purchases
Chip Detector
- Pro Version$1.99
Proxy Switchboard
- Proxy Switchboard Pro$7.99









