Comparison

Swavan SSH Studio 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

Swavan SSH Studio

Connect securely to remote servers with a full-featured SSH client and terminal emulator. Manage files, run commands, and create secure tunnels. All credentials are encrypted locally for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • Full terminal emulation
  • SFTP file manager
  • Secure credential vault
  • SSH tunneling
  • Script manager
  • P2P connection sharing
  • Network scanner
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Swavan SSH Studio is a free, full-featured SSH client and terminal emulator for iPhone and iPad. Securely connect to your remote servers, manage files, and run commands — no subscriptions, no accounts required. SSH Terminal Connect to Linux, macOS, and Windows servers with full terminal emulation. Manage multiple active sessions and switch between them instantly. Auto-detect remote OS type for optimized experience. SFTP File Manager Browse remote file systems, upload and download files, create and rename folders, and edit text files — all through a built-in SFTP browser with directory caching for fast navigation. Secure Vault All your credentials are encrypted locally using ChaCha20-Poly1305 with Argon2 key derivation. No data leaves your device. Lock and unlock your vault with a master password. SSH Tunneling Create local, remote, and dynamic SOCKS proxy tunnels for secure port forwarding. Configure auto-start tunnels that activate when you connect. Script Manager Save, organize, and execute scripts on remote servers. Create script folders, mark favorites, and upload scripts directly to your connected sessions. P2P Connection Sharing Share server connection details securely between devices using peer-to-peer networking — no cloud service involved. Network Scanner Discover SSH servers on your local network automatically. Backup & Restore Export all your connections and settings to a file. Restore them on any device. Additional Features - Connection search and organization - Customizable executor mappings for file types - Terminal history and buffer management - Terminal resize support - Log viewer for troubleshooting Privacy First No tracking. No analytics. No accounts. No servers. Everything stays on your device, encrypted.

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

Swavan SSH Studio4 screens
Proxy Switchboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swavan SSH Studio at none against Proxy Switchboard's 1. Swavan SSH Studio also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Proxy Switchboard's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). 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. Swavan SSH Studio 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 Swavan SSH Studio against 5.0 for Proxy Switchboard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swavan SSH Studio ships an update every 4 days, Proxy Switchboard daily. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Swavan SSH Studio versus Proxy Switchboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwavan SSH StudioProxy Switchboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBiplab PokhrelSENPRINTS LLC

Customer experience

Swavan SSH Studio

All ratings1 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

Swavan SSH Studio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Proxy Switchboard

One-time1
  • Proxy Switchboard Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Swavan SSH Studio free?
Swavan SSH Studio 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, Swavan SSH Studio or Proxy Switchboard?
Swavan SSH Studio and Proxy Switchboard are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Swavan SSH Studio or Proxy Switchboard have ads?
Neither Swavan SSH Studio nor Proxy Switchboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swavan SSH Studio or Proxy Switchboard?
Swavan SSH Studio ships an update every 4 days, and Proxy Switchboard daily. Most recently, Swavan SSH Studio was updated on October 2, 2026 and Proxy Switchboard on September 20, 2026.

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