Comparison

Parcelio 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

Parcelio

This app securely tracks all your shipments in one place, prioritizing your privacy. It offers automatic carrier detection, real-time map views, and instant notifications for status changes. Manage your packages efficiently with smart features and organization tools.

Highlights
  • Manual package addition
  • Automatic carrier detection
  • Real-time map view
  • Push notifications
  • Gmail auto-import
  • Search and filter packages
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Parcelio is the privacy-first package tracker that keeps all your shipments in one place — without a subscription, ever. Most tracking apps hide a shared API key inside them, meaning the developer can see every package you track. Parcelio is different — it uses your personal WhereParcel key, so only you have access to your shipment data. TRACK ANYTHING • Add packages manually with a tracking number • Automatic carrier detection — just paste the number • Supports UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon, DHL, Canada Post, Royal Mail, and hundreds more • Full tracking timeline with status, location, and timestamp for every event SMART FEATURES • Clipboard detection — copy a tracking number anywhere and Parcelio asks if you want to add it • Live map view — watch your package's journey unfold on an interactive map • Push notifications — get alerted the moment your status changes • Gmail auto-import — connect Gmail and Parcelio finds your Amazon orders automatically STAY ORGANISED • Search across all packages, tracking numbers, and carriers • Filter by status: In Transit, Delivered, Issues • Archive delivered packages to keep your list clean • Auto-archive delivered packages automatically (Pro) PRIVACY FIRST • All data stays on your device — no accounts, no cloud sync required • You bring your own WhereParcel API key — we never see what you track • Gmail access is read-only and only scans Amazon shipping emails PARCELIO PRO (one-time purchase, no subscription) • Unlimited packages (free tier: 3) • Gmail auto-import • Live map view • Auto-archive delivered packages

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

Parcelio4 screens
Proxy Switchboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Proxy Switchboard at 5.0 against Parcelio's 4.0. Proxy Switchboard also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Parcelio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Parcelio 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Proxy Switchboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parcelio ships an update every 3 days, Proxy Switchboard weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Parcelio versus Proxy Switchboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParcelioProxy Switchboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSukhjinder SinghSENPRINTS LLC

Customer experience

Parcelio

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

1 purchases

Parcelio

One-time1
  • Parcelio pro$3.99
1 purchases

Proxy Switchboard

One-time1
  • Proxy Switchboard Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Parcelio free?
Parcelio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Proxy Switchboard free?
Proxy Switchboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parcelio or Proxy Switchboard?
Proxy Switchboard is rated higher. Parcelio averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Proxy Switchboard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Parcelio or Proxy Switchboard have ads?
Neither Parcelio nor Proxy Switchboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parcelio or Proxy Switchboard?
Parcelio ships an update every 3 days, and Proxy Switchboard weekly. Most recently, Parcelio was updated on October 24, 2026 and Proxy Switchboard on October 24, 2026.

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