Comparison

Proxy Switchboard vs Velvet

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

Velvet

Features
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Velvet is a zero-knowledge password manager built for speed, total privacy, and complete peace of mind. Unlike traditional password managers that force you to create cloud accounts and store your most sensitive credentials on company servers, Velvet is 100% account-free. Your vault is encrypted locally on your device using hardware-backed AES-256 GCM encryption, and your master cryptographic key never leaves your personal Apple Keychain. With native Safari AutoFill, live dark web breach scanning, and a one-time lifetime Pro option—with zero recurring subscriptions—Velvet puts you back in control of your digital security. WHY CHOOSE VELVET? • Zero-Knowledge Architecture: No sign-ups, no master accounts, and no third-party servers. We cannot see, access, or track your data. • Military-Grade AES-256 Encryption: Every username, password, URL, and note is scrambled locally using Apple CryptoKit and protected by your device's Secure Enclave. • Instant Biometric Lock: Unlock your vault in a fraction of a second with Face ID or Touch ID, backed by an automatic Privacy Shield that blurs your screen in the iOS app switcher. SAFARI & SYSTEM-WIDE AUTOFILL • 1-Tap Keyboard AutoFill: Log in to websites in Safari, Chrome, and in-app browsers directly from the iOS keyboard bar using Face ID. • Default Password Manager Support: Easily set Velvet as your primary iOS credential provider alongside or in place of Apple Passwords. • Searchable AutoFill Sheet: Browse and search your entire encrypted vault without ever leaving the webpage you are viewing. INTERACTIVE BREACH & SECURITY AUDIT • Live Dark Web Breach Scanner: Verify your saved passwords against over 12 billion leaked accounts using privacy-preserving k-anonymity hashing—your actual passwords never leave your device. • Guided 3-Step Resolution Assistant: Tap any compromised, weak, or reused login to see a clear diagnosis of the risk, generate a fresh 20-character high-entropy replacement password, launch the website to update your account, and save the fix to your vault in a single tap. • Real-Time Health Score: Track your overall vault security with instant entropy scoring and duplicate password detection. DESIGNED FOR EFFORTLESS ORGANISATION • Dynamic Website Icons: Automatically displays crisp website and brand favicons for your logins, with clean monogram badges when offline. • Built-In Cryptographic Generator: Create uncrackable passwords between 8 and 64 characters with customisable uppercase, lowercase, number, and symbol rules. • 1-Click CSV Import & Export: Seamlessly migrate your existing vault from Proton Pass, 1Password, Bitwarden, Apple Passwords, Chrome, or LastPass in seconds. • Encrypted iCloud Sync: Automatically synchronise your encrypted vault across your iPhone and iPad using your personal Apple ID and Velvet's Smart Merge Engine. VELVET PRO — NO SUBSCRIPTIONS Start with Velvet's Free Edition (up to 10 logins, full AES-256 encryption, Safari AutoFill, and the password generator), or upgrade to Velvet Pro with a single, one-time lifetime purchase to unlock: • Unlimited Vault Logins • Encrypted Cross-Device iCloud Sync • 1-Click CSV Password Manager Imports • Live Dark Web Breach Surveillance Privacy Policy & Support: https://cjgportfolio.rf.gd/velvet-support.html

Screenshots

Proxy Switchboard3 screens
Velvet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Proxy Switchboard at weekly against Velvet's every 5 weeks. Proxy Switchboard also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Proxy Switchboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Velvet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proxy Switchboard ships an update weekly, Velvet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Proxy Switchboard versus Velvet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxy SwitchboardVelvet
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSENPRINTS LLCConnor Julian-Golding

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Proxy Switchboard

One-time1
  • Proxy Switchboard Pro$7.99
1 purchases

Velvet

One-time1
  • Velvet Password Manager - Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Proxy Switchboard free?
Proxy Switchboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Velvet free?
Velvet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Proxy Switchboard or Velvet have ads?
Neither Proxy Switchboard nor Velvet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Proxy Switchboard or Velvet?
Proxy Switchboard ships an update weekly, and Velvet every 5 weeks. Most recently, Proxy Switchboard was updated on November 5, 2026 and Velvet on November 6, 2026.

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