Comparison

Proxy Switchboard vs Neko

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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.

About

Neko

This app provides a user-friendly interface for managing proxy connections. It allows users to import their own configurations and offers features like one-tap connection and latency measurement. The app prioritizes privacy with no account or tracking.

Highlights
  • One-tap connect
  • Latency measurement
  • Multiple routing modes
  • Subscription management
  • Sakura and Midnight themes
  • Optional haptics and sounds
Features
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Neko is a cozy proxy client for iPhone and iPad. Point it at the subscription or nodes you already have, and it turns them into a one-tap tunnel — wrapped in an interface you will actually enjoy opening. BRING YOUR OWN CONFIGURATION Neko is a client, not a service. It does not include, sell or provide proxy servers, subscriptions or bandwidth. You supply a subscription URL, or paste node links from a provider you trust — or from a server you run yourself. THE CAT IS THE STATUS No status bars to decipher. Neko's mascot mirrors your tunnel: curled up asleep when you are disconnected, ears perked while connecting, bright-eyed and blushing once you are protected, and zooming when traffic is really flying. FEATURES • One-tap connect — tap the button, or just tap the cat • Sniff — measure real latency for every node before you commit • Auto or manual — let the fastest node be picked for you, or choose it yourself • Feeds — keep several subscriptions and switch between them instantly • Routing modes — Smart Paw (rule-based), Roam Free (global) or Stay Home (direct) • Paw Prints — a live, readable log of what the engine is doing • Sakura light and Midnight dark themes, designed to match • Purr haptics and a little meow when you connect, both optional PROTOCOLS Shadowsocks, VMess, Trojan, VLESS and Hysteria2. IMPORT FORMATS Subscription URLs returning base64-encoded link lists or plain link lists, YAML configuration files in the widely used mihomo format, and individual node links pasted straight from your clipboard. PRIVACY BY DESIGN No account. No sign-up. No analytics, no advertising, no tracking of any kind. Your subscriptions, nodes and settings are stored only on your device, and Neko never sees your traffic — it runs entirely on your iPhone or iPad and connects only to the servers you configure. BUILT ON A FAST, OPEN CORE Neko is powered by meow-rs, an open-source proxy engine written in Rust and distributed under the MIT licence. It is compact and efficient enough to run comfortably inside an iOS network extension. PLEASE NOTE Neko requires your own proxy configuration to be useful — it ships with no servers and no free trial of any network service. You are responsible for using it in line with the laws that apply to you and with the terms of whichever provider you choose. Support and setup guide: https://starhubinfo.github.io/neko/ Privacy Policy: https://starhubinfo.github.io/neko/privacy.html

Screenshots

Proxy Switchboard3 screens
Neko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Proxy Switchboard at 5.0 against Neko's 4.0. Neko's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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. Neko asks for nothing beyond the download.

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. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Proxy Switchboard versus Neko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxy SwitchboardNeko
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSENPRINTS LLCStarHub Info

Customer experience

Proxy Switchboard

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

Neko

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Proxy Switchboard

One-time1
  • Proxy Switchboard Pro$7.99
None

Neko

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Proxy Switchboard free?
Proxy Switchboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Neko free?
Neko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Proxy Switchboard or Neko?
Proxy Switchboard is rated higher. Proxy Switchboard averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Neko averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Proxy Switchboard or Neko have ads?
Neither Proxy Switchboard nor Neko shows ads.

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