Comparison

Authenticator Multi 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

Authenticator Multi

This app offers secure two-factor authentication by generating standard and enhanced OTP codes. It prioritizes user privacy with local-only storage and features a privacy mode for code display. Setup is flexible via QR code or manual entry.

Highlights
  • Standard OTP code generation
  • Enhanced XOTP and COTP variants
  • QR code scanning setup
  • Manual secret key entry
  • Privacy mode with customizable duration
  • Local-only data storage
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Authentification Multi (OTP) provides secure two-factor authentication with support for standard OTP codes and enhanced security variants, all stored locally on your device for maximum privacy. Key Features: • Generate standard OTP codes compatible with Google, Microsoft, and other popular services supporting two-factor authentication • Access enhanced security modes with XOTP and COTP variants for services requiring additional protection layers • Set up accounts quickly using QR code scanning or manual secret key entry for flexible configuration options • Protect your codes with privacy mode, requiring intentional reveal with customizable display duration from 2 to 30 seconds • Keep your data secure with local-only storage, ensuring secret keys never leave your device or sync to external servers Authentification Multi (OTP) delivers reliable two-factor authentication while prioritizing your privacy and security through local data management.

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

Authenticator Multi3 screens
Proxy Switchboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator Multi at none against Proxy Switchboard's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Proxy Switchboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Authenticator Multi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Authenticator Multi against 5.0 for Proxy Switchboard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Authenticator Multi versus Proxy Switchboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator MultiProxy Switchboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeoGlobalSENPRINTS LLC

Customer experience

Authenticator Multi

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Proxy Switchboard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Authenticator Multi

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Proxy Switchboard

One-time1
  • Proxy Switchboard Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Authenticator Multi free?
Authenticator Multi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proxy Switchboard free?
Proxy Switchboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator Multi or Proxy Switchboard?
Authenticator Multi and Proxy Switchboard are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Authenticator Multi or Proxy Switchboard have ads?
Neither Authenticator Multi nor Proxy Switchboard shows ads.

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