Comparison

Proxy Switchboard vs IP Checker

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

IP Checker

Features
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IP Checker: My IP Address helps you see your public IP address and useful network details in seconds. It is designed as a practical utility for checking your connection, copying IP data, saving lookup history, and running quick network tools. Use the app to view your current public IP, location details, ISP, timezone, ASN, hostname, and map position when available. You can also look up another IP address, run a DNS lookup, check ping response, validate IPv4 or IPv6 strings, and calculate subnet details. Features: - View your current public IP address - Copy or share IP and network details - See location, ISP, timezone, ASN, and hostname data - Save and search lookup history - Look up any IPv4 or IPv6 address - Run DNS lookup and ping checks - Validate IP addresses - Calculate subnet, broadcast, host range, and mask Terms of Use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/ip-checker-my-ip-address-terms-of-use/d1570907-f632-43e8-aae7-d7ddd845c43a/terms Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/ip-checker-my-ip-address-privacy-policy/0ad26c84-8a01-4510-afff-87aa177f8c9c/privacy

Screenshots

Proxy Switchboard3 screens
IP Checker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IP Checker at none against Proxy Switchboard's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. IP Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Proxy Switchboard versus IP Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxy SwitchboardIP Checker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSENPRINTS LLCKhuma OU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Proxy Switchboard

One-time1
  • Proxy Switchboard Pro$7.99
None

IP Checker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Proxy Switchboard free?
Proxy Switchboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IP Checker free?
IP Checker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Proxy Switchboard or IP Checker have ads?
Neither Proxy Switchboard nor IP Checker shows ads.

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