Comparison

Simple Router 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

Simple Router

Features
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Simple Router - Intelligent Route Planning & Navigation The ultimate app for delivery drivers, couriers, and anyone who needs to visit multiple locations efficiently. Simple Router uses advanced algorithms to calculate and organize the most optimal routes, saving you time and fuel costs. KEY FEATURES: • Intelligent Route Optimization Advanced algorithms that calculate the most efficient route order considering real roads and traffic conditions • Interactive Map Visualization View all your delivery points on an interactive map with custom markers, route line connecting your stops, and your current location displayed during navigation • Efficient Point-to-Point Navigation Navigate between delivery points seamlessly with turn-by-turn directions, progress tracking, and your position shown on the map • Delivery Statistics Charts showing completed vs in-progress route groups for the last 7 days, this month, last month, this year, and last year • Data Backup & Restoration Never lose your data with automatic backup and restore functionality • URL Data Import Import route data directly from URLs for quick setup and sharing • Delivery Management Track progress, mark deliveries as completed, and manage multiple route groups by delivery company Perfect for deliveries, sales routes, field service, and any multi-location planning needs. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION: - Unlimited route groups and delivery points - Advanced import/export features - Database backup and restore - Priority support Subscription Information: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Links: - Terms and Conditions: https://paulocoutinho.pages.dev/router/terms/ - Privacy Policy: https://paulocoutinho.pages.dev/router/privacy/

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

Simple Router3 screens
Proxy Switchboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Proxy Switchboard at weekly against Simple Router's every 7 months. Simple Router's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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. Simple Router sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Proxy Switchboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Router ships an update every 7 months, Proxy Switchboard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple Router versus Proxy Switchboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple RouterProxy Switchboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaulo CoutinhoSENPRINTS LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Router

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$3.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Proxy Switchboard

One-time1
  • Proxy Switchboard Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Simple Router free?
Simple Router 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 Simple Router or Proxy Switchboard have ads?
Neither Simple Router nor Proxy Switchboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Router or Proxy Switchboard?
Simple Router ships an update every 7 months, and Proxy Switchboard weekly. Most recently, Simple Router was updated on October 28, 2026 and Proxy Switchboard on October 29, 2026.

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