Comparison

Proxy Switchboard vs Bozi Proxy Client

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

Bozi Proxy Client

Features
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Bozi is a simple proxy client for Xray protocols: VLESS, VMess, Trojan and Shadowsocks, with Reality, WebSocket and XHTTP transports. The app does not provide servers and does not sell access. You add a subscription link or a configuration from your own provider, and the app connects to that provider's servers. • Subscription link, QR code, clipboard or manual server entry • Multiple profiles, server selection, latency check • Automatic subscription refresh at the interval set by your provider • Expiry reminder (local notification, on this device only) • One button: tap to connect, tap to disconnect • Nothing is collected: no accounts, no analytics, no ads Requires iOS 16 and a configuration from your provider.

Screenshots

Proxy Switchboard3 screens
Bozi Proxy Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bozi Proxy Client at none against Proxy Switchboard's 1. Proxy Switchboard's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). 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. Bozi Proxy Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proxy Switchboard ships an update daily, Bozi Proxy Client every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Proxy Switchboard versus Bozi Proxy Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxy SwitchboardBozi Proxy Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSENPRINTS LLCDmitry Nesin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Proxy Switchboard

One-time1
  • Proxy Switchboard Pro$7.99
None

Bozi Proxy Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Proxy Switchboard free?
Proxy Switchboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bozi Proxy Client free?
Bozi Proxy Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Proxy Switchboard or Bozi Proxy Client have ads?
Neither Proxy Switchboard nor Bozi Proxy Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Proxy Switchboard or Bozi Proxy Client?
Proxy Switchboard ships an update daily, and Bozi Proxy Client every 3 days. Most recently, Proxy Switchboard was updated on September 20, 2026 and Bozi Proxy Client on October 9, 2026.

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