# DNS Firewall by KeepSolid — user reviews > 63 indexed App Store user reviews of DNS Firewall by KeepSolid by KeepSolid Inc., rated 4.40/5 from 22 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-firewall-by-keepsolid/id1553438508/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-firewall-by-keepsolid/id1553438508.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 14 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1 ## What do users think of DNS Firewall by KeepSolid? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🔒 Excellent DNS Firewall capabilities - 👍 Easy to use and understand - 🔒 Blocks unwanted internet access effectively - 👍 Provides control over app internet usage - 🔒 Identifies data harvesting from apps - 👍 Good for managing background traffic - 🔒 Stops apps from performing unauthorized actions - 👍 Offers confidence and security - 👍 Intuitive interface - 🔒 Blocks ads from specific apps - 👍 Lightweight application - 👍 Professional and good UI design - 🔒 Protects against malware and unwanted apps - 👍 Works well for its intended purpose - 👍 Syncs across devices (mentioned by one user) - 👍 Good value for money (for paid version) **Cons** - 🐛 Crashing issues reported frequently - 🐛 Disconnects WiFi - 🐛 Slow connection times - 🐛 App doesn't work on certain devices (Arm Mac) - 🐛 Installation/timing out issues - 🐛 Can interfere with other apps - 🐛 Free version not very useful - 🐛 Expensive (mentioned by one user) - 🐛 iOS 10 update issues with permissions - 🐛 Subscription required for full utility **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes frequently - Disconnects WiFi - Slow to connect - Does not work on Arm Mac - Installation times out - Interferes with other apps - iOS 10 update issues with permissions - Keeps asking for permissions that are already denied - Cannot uninstall - Locked out of VPN **Most requested features** - Update blocking algorithm and block list - Show other available purchases and define costs - Allow one registration for two devices - Enable auto-connect on boot - Option to connect to a VPN (PPTP/OpenVPN/etc.) - Improve iOS 10 update interpretation of entries - Add recommended profiles for system apps - Option to reject or deny unknown profiles within 30 seconds - Address blacklists - Remove or limit log entries - Suggestions or voice commands for user-friendliness - Option for roaming columns (mobile column for roaming) - Ability to add custom filter lists - Adblocking switch - More upgrades for filtering, viewing, and time management - Capability to deactivate to stop connection by force ## Newest reviews (11 of 63) ### 4/5 — Good *2022-10-27* The application is awesome and I've downloaded it numerous times. However, I would recommend restoring the previous version, a few years ago. It was user-friendly and fast, but you've added a lot of options to editors. **Developer response:** We appreciate your positive review, thank you for taking the time to share your opinion. Your comments are noted. Have a great time using our service and don't forget to recommend us to your friends ;) ### 4/5 — Help *2022-10-15, version 1.0.6* It is rare for the service to crash, but it allows you to easily send a crash report and restart it. It has never caused any problems with my macOS or viruses. This gives me confidence and security. It's great to be able to block or allow internet access for apps on data or wi-fi. ### 4/5 — Five Star *2022-10-02, version 1.0.7* The best thing to do is control what processes happen within the shadows. I'm not happy that there are myriad applications that use information. Some of them are malware. I was a victim of forced unneeded junk apps downloaded frequently on my smartphone. When I removed the apps, they would come back. After installing this program, everything ended. I am completely in control of the apps that use my data from now on. ### 4/5 — Best App So Far... *2022-10-01, version 1.0.7* It will shock you as you observe the type of data harvesting taking place using apps that don't require internet access. Perfect application-level DNS Firewall. Just what I need and stops my bandwidth from being depleted by applications that I haven't even opened or even use. It turns out that my Chinese-manufactured phone is making calls for the manufacturer...this is insane! It's easy to turn access off and on per application so that even apps that you use are able to be disabled when not making use of them. **Developer response:** We appreciate your positive review, thank you for taking the time to share your opinion. Have a great time using our service and don't forget to recommend us to your friends ;) ### 4/5 — Best App So Far... *2022-10-01, version 1.0.7* It will shock you as you observe the type of data harvesting taking place using apps that don't require internet access. Perfect application-level DNS Firewall. Just what I need and stops my bandwidth from being depleted by applications that I haven't even opened or even use. It turns out that my Chinese-manufactured phone is making calls for the manufacturer...this is insane! It's easy to turn access off and on per application so that even apps that you use are able to be disabled when not making use of them. ### 5/5 — Love it *2022-10-01, version 1.0.7* Excellent DNS Firewall. It works flawlessly. It is a great tool to block ads that are disruptive from specific apps. I love that by default, it blocks access from all applications, and you can enable internet access for one app at a go (DNS DNS Firewall by KeepSolid notifies that you are notified when an application is trying to access). It isn't always clear what apps cause advertisements to appear and this approach works better than other DNS Firewalls that, by default, allow access to all applications. I used to use Mobiwol which often crashed, and I required a manual restart of the DNS Firewall numerous times throughout every day. When it was off the internet was not restricted which meant that ads would be able to be displayed. ### 5/5 — good best *2022-09-30, version 1.0.7* It rarely crashes however it is easy to file an accident report and restart your service. I've had no issues with viruses or other malware on my smartphone It definitely provides me with peace of mind and makes me feel secure. I love being able to restrict or block apps to access the internet on wifi or the data. ### 4/5 — Good *2022-09-30, version 1.0.6* best app ### 4/5 — Perfect app!!! *2022-09-30, version 1.0.6* Thanks, DNS Firewall by KeepSolid ### 4/5 — Excellent app *2022-09-30, version 1.0.6* Have purchased the year membership upgrade. I truly love the capabilities and control you have when you are being hacked and shadowed. I'm still being shadowed. This DNS Firewall is the only thing I have seen that even slows them down. ### 4/5 — Useful app *2022-09-30, version 1.0.7* It's a good start, but there's always room for enhancements as 1)) recommended profiles, permitting applications that are part of the system;) the option to reject or deny unknown profiles within 30 seconds of timeout 3.) address blacklists and 4.) remove the log or limit it to only unique entries or only the last 50. Perhaps some suggestions or voice commands might help make it more user-friendly for those who are new to the system, too. Be careful ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Please don’t buy this worst VPN *2024-12-22* Disconnects the WiFi and Crashing. Refund my subscription money. This is the fcuking worst app I have ever seen **Developer response:** That shouldn't be the expected performance. Please provide more info to support@keepsolid.com so we could take a closer look to help. ### 1/5 — Help *2024-06-14, version 1.0.7* Can’t uninstall. Locked my VPN out. Help ### 1/5 — Slow connecting *2024-06-03* It take tooo time to connect very ow and worst experience i waste my money in it. **Developer response:** That is not the experience we want you to be having. Please, provide more info to support@keepsolid.com so we could take a closer look to help. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work on my Arm Mac *2023-12-21* It works on my older machine though. Please update. Thanks. ### 1/5 — Kept timeing out *2023-02-26, version 1.0.6* I tried to install it and it kept timeing out. So have no clue how good it is sicne it wont install. Since I am unable to use it, 1 STAR. ### 1/5 — missy *2022-07-15, version 1.0.6* I found it horrible to use and afer hours still can't, nothing like the leaders in the field Lordchristaano. ### 2/5 — Please find solution of crashing it keeps crashing *2024-05-30* I purchased premium but it wasn’t working properly Crashes every time i start or try to use **Developer response:** That shouldn't be the expected performance. Please provide more info to support@keepsolid.com so we could take a closer look to help. ### 3/5 — Keeps crashing *2024-04-09* Please find out the solution it keeps crashin. **Developer response:** We'd love to help figure out what's causing that. Please contact us via support@keepsolid.com providing more details about the issue you are experiencing. ### 4/5 — Update required. *2025-05-09* Update Required for the App, along with Blocking algorithm and Block list. Please update. **Developer response:** Thank you for your valuable input! We acknowledge the importance of regular updates to the DNS Firewall, especially regarding the blocking algorithm and blacklist database. Your feedback has been forwarded to our development team for review. Should you have more suggestions, feel free to contact us directly at support@keepsolid.com. ### 4/5 — Question is as a newbie here *2024-11-01, version 1.0.7* Can you show the other purchases available and define them as specifically what the cost covers and can 1 registration cover 2 devices? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Undeniable *2024-12-02* Great company to work with, excellent support. **Developer response:** Thanks for the 5-star review, we are pleased to hear you are enjoying our service. Have a great time using DNS Firewall. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2023-07-18, version 1.0.6* rfhsdfhsfga ### 5/5 — Works great *2022-10-29, version 1.0.7* Outstanding product! Essential to completely stop background traffic from all applications and systems. It identifies the names of all websites that are transmitting your data to, even if they're not granted permission! The app has been in use for months with no issues. Thanks developers, excellent work! ### 5/5 — Good job. *2022-10-29, version 1.0.7* The most effective DNS Firewall so far. There is no killing, and there are no crashes. It is a total security watchdog. The only thing I need the developer to do is to enable auto-connect on boot since sometimes I do not activate it, and it can impact both the out and inflows of the traffic. Thank you for your great work. **Developer response:** Thanks for the 5-star review, we appreciate it, and your comments are noted. Our team will keep working hard to provide the best service for each and every customer, thanks for choosing us! ### 5/5 — Great app *2022-10-28, version 1.0.7* Other apps I've tested stop working after a time and even after you turn off the option to freeze the application when it is in the background. The app is up to the challenge and I am grateful to the developers, for an excellent job. ### 5/5 — Good *2022-10-23, version 1.0.6* This app is amazing! It blocks all internet access and stops apps from performing actions. The app then holds them at bay until your decision whether to allow access. ### 5/5 — I like this APP *2022-10-15, version 1.0.6* Good app. It blocked apps that I did not use or want to connect to the internet. The interface was intuitive and easy to use. ### 5/5 — High five! *2022-10-14, version 1.0.6* An authentic and complete DNS Firewall application, which allows the user to choose which applications and where they connect. ### 5/5 — I love it!!! *2022-10-02, version 1.0.6* good best ### 5/5 — Great *2022-10-01, version 1.0.7* A solid DNS Firewall that is simple to use. I would love to have the option of connecting to a VPN (PPTP/OpenVPN/etc.). This will improve the privacy and security of the user. It could it would, for instance, allow you to connect to your home internet and connect via the Pi-hole. The iOS10 update can't always interpret entries properly and continues to ask for permissions that are already denied (wildcard). I also encountered DNS DNS Firewall triggered by KeepSolidasking to request permissions at first. This is somewhat alarming. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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