Proxy Switchboard vs Locate My IP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Locate My IP
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Locate My IP is a sleek, lightning-fast network identity and security audit utility. Understand your public network footprint, inspect connection security, and prevent privacy leaks with precision. KEY FEATURES: • Instant Dual-Stack IP Detection: Millisecond inspection of public IPv4 and native IPv6 addresses with one-tap copying. • Full ISP & Network Carrier Identification: Displays full ISP organization details without awkward truncation. • WebRTC Leak Audit: Deep candidate IP scan prioritizing public reflexive (srflx) leak detection. • VPN & Proxy Protection Guard: Automatically verifies whether your active connection is routed through a secure tunnel. • Commercial vs Residential Routing: Identifies whether your IP originates from a residential ISP or cloud datacenter. • Global IP Inspector: Inspect any public IPv4/IPv6 address worldwide to reveal geolocation, timezone, ASN, and risk traits. • Privacy-First Design: No ads, no tracking, and no account required. LOCATE MY IP PRO: Upgrade to Pro for unrestricted network diagnostic power: - Unlimited WebRTC candidate leak inspections - Unlimited global IP reverse lookups & threat scanning - Advanced datacenter vs residential network risk scoring - Priority access to global diagnostic endpoints SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: - Subscriptions are billed on a Monthly or Yearly basis, with a Lifetime one-time purchase option available. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://locatemyip.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://locatemyip.app/terms/ Support: support@locatemyip.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Locate My IP at 13.0 against Proxy Switchboard's 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
Both are free to download. Proxy Switchboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Locate My IP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Proxy Switchboard | Locate My IP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SENPRINTS LLC | Bravoswi |
In-app purchases
Proxy Switchboard
- Proxy Switchboard Pro$7.99
Locate My IP
- LocateMyIP Pro$1.991 Month
- LocateMyIP Pro$9.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$29.99







