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Surge 5
An advanced proxy and network-debugging toolbox for developers with their own server configuration.
Choose it only for a network you are authorised to inspect.
Rules, traffic inspection and request processing support complex troubleshooting.
Keep in mind: It includes no proxy/VPN service and needs networking expertise; HTTPS interception requires explicit device trust and authorisation.
Inside the app
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What you can do
- Route traffic using protocol and policy rules
- Inspect and process authorised requests
- Manage DNS, profiles and a remote dashboard
Good for
- Developers diagnosing their own devices and test services.
Consider alternatives for
- Users seeking included VPN servers or a beginner-safe default setup.
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 17.0.
- It includes no proxy/VPN service and needs networking expertise; HTTPS interception requires explicit device trust and authorisation.
Privacy & permissions
Traffic bodies, credentials and synchronised profiles can be highly sensitive; enabling interception changes the trust model of the device.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
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