# DNS Override — user reviews

> 148 indexed App Store user reviews of DNS Override by QRMedia, rated 4.50/5 from 1,926 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-override/id1060830093/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-override/id1060830093.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,548 · 4★ 140 · 3★ 56 · 2★ 21 · 1★ 161

## What do users think of DNS Override?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Efficient DNS override
- 🔒 Secure internet browsing
- 👍 Convenient app interface
- 💡 Variety of DNS profiles

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes on override
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Paywall for core features
- 🚫 Doesn't work on cellular

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incompatible with iOS 12 update
- DNS leak issues on certain carriers
- Unreliable connection on cellular

**Most requested features**

- Separate WiFi and cellular DNS settings
- Encrypted DNS over HTTPS support
- Automatic IP update for dynamic IPs

## Newest reviews (12 of 148)

### 3/5 — Cybersecurity Guy Here —

*2025-10-24, version 2.2.0*

I’ve paid for and utilized this service for years. However, I’ve only just gotten around to examining their Privacy Policies. Something that many neglect. Yes, there is data collected. No, any form of data collected (usage and so on) poses a minor security risk.

DNSecure is right below this when I search “DNS Override”. It tracks no data and I think that it’s free.

Override does as it says, I’ve analyzed the traffic and it is routed properly. But, when it comes down to data-collected and Privacy Policy, I think that I will be switching to the latter.

### 3/5 — Удобное приложение

*2025-03-10*

Все работает так как должно

### 3/5 — Works but need extra configuration

*2024-07-30, version 2.2.0*

Works good but needs to provide separation between wifi and cellular. 
For some home users may prefer to use home /local DNS and use other DNS when on cellular.

### 1/5 — Отстой

*2024-05-18*

Не работает. Теле 2 . Калининград. При включении серверов Китая перестает работать весь интернет на телефоне. Про раздачу через вайфай говорить нет смысла то же

### 1/5 — Useless

*2024-04-24, version 2.2.0*

Absolutely useless, it would not connect until you pay. It’s a shame since non of the servers belong to the developer of the app.

### 4/5 — Works but cannot configure for Cellular only

*2024-03-23, version 2.2.0*

As described, the app successfully overrides the DNS for both Cellular and WiFi. A minor grievance, it does not allow you to configure which connection to override (i.e., Cellular and WiFi are both overridden, but you cannot override just Cellular or just WiFi).

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-03-18*

No window to install vpn config. Lost my money 🤬

### 1/5 — Does nothing unless you pay

*2024-02-26, version 2.2.0*

Pretty much no functionality unless you pay. All I see you can do is see what the app could do if you were to pay. Useless.

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2024-02-21*

Купил. Провел все манипуляции 10 раз но не работает

### 1/5 — Piece of shiz

*2024-02-05, version 2.2.0*

Does not do even the most basic functionality

### 3/5 — DNSoMatic issues

*2024-01-17, version 2.2.0*

This app is pretty good. The only issue is IP changer doesn’t work properly. When I activate it the webpages I try won’t load and I also tried manual dns entry and still no luck please fix the DNSoMatic thank you.

### 1/5 — Cellular DNS override is NOT supported

*2023-04-03, version 2.2.0*

Only supports wifi dns override . Same can be accomplished free of cost in phone settings. 
This app is a SCAM

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Bummed out

*2026-04-09, version 2.2.0*

The app constantly nagged me to write a review so here it is. The app is great at begging for money. Each feature costs money. Why can’t I give you $49.95 to just use the software? I’m sick to death of subscription and constantly being reminding to pay. On top of all this, I’ve spent 5 dollars so far and nothing is working. About 45 minutes in trying to validate whether my config is off or if the app is just broken. Just super disappointed.

### 1/5 — Мусор платный

*2026-03-14*

Толку ноль, требует деньги даже протестировать нельзя

### 1/5 — Разочарование

*2025-09-28*

Любая настройка платна. Без оплаты приложение полностью не работоспособно

### 1/5 — Обман

*2025-08-27*

Приложение платное и не работает

### 1/5 — Free Version has no Functionality

*2025-04-13, version 2.2.0*

Dont waste your time unless you can pay for it.

### 1/5 — Crashes on override

*2025-02-16, version 2.2.0*

Doesn’t work with NextDNS, just crashes on override. Misleading since it’s doesn’t override cellular.

### 1/5 — Wasted time and money

*2025-01-17, version 2.2.0*

Subscribed to purchases to get dynamic dns on iPhone working with dyn.org. 2 hrs passed and can’t make the application setup with the dynamic dns provider account to register my dynamic dns. Will try to refund. Very disappointed

### 1/5 — No longer working

*2024-12-12, version 2.2.0*

This app crashes when trying to set a DNS

### 1/5 — Должна быть платной изначально

*2024-11-14*

Приложение может и работает отлично, но делать загрузку интерфейса бесплатно, а все функции платными - чистый обман пользователей. Такой подход очень разочаровывает и подталкивает удалить прогу, а не купить функционал. Хоть бы демо сделали какое-нибудь.

### 1/5 — Paywall

*2024-07-10, version 2.2.0*

Don’t list it as free if you paywall the features inside the app. Just ask for money in the appstore, don’t bait and switch. Dead to me.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — تقييم

*2026-05-26, version 2.2.0*

تطبيق ممتاز يعطيك dns تختار بينها و ايضا تقدر تضيف انت من عندك لكن في مشتريات داخل التطبيق

### 5/5 — Jcm9

*2026-03-28, version 2.2.0*

Good app Better than a VNP

### 5/5 — Diffrent DNS’s

*2025-12-12, version 2.2.0*

The app still dosnt fix global dns issues as the app has been modified in different regions

### 5/5 — DNS Override

*2025-10-01, version 2.2.0*

This app is spectacular. Necessary app for newbies who aren’t savvy.

### 5/5 — Nice app

*2024-10-08, version 2.2.0*

This app allows taking over DNS configuration once it is selected in iOS DNS settings.
The advantage of this app is that once selected, there is no need to go back to the iOS DNS settings to deselect it in order to revert to the local provider's DNS. (e.g. when doing online banking).

There are two in-app purchases:
DNS Override: This is required
Auto IP Update: Not needed unless you have an account with a DNS provider for auto IP update.

So far, none of the built-in pre-configured DNS servers give consistent results across multiple block test queries. However, they can protect against other things as described under each of them.

You can add other profiles as AdGuard and Control D to reach best ads blocking results. 

Conclusion: The apps is doing a good job. However, it’s not possible to reach out to the developer. I hope it is still in active development as do far it’s my favorite and I highly recommend it.

### 5/5 — Срочно

*2024-07-29*

Как его настроить, что бы показывал, что я в Китае ???

### 5/5 — Dns

*2024-02-20, version 2.2.0*

Best one

### 5/5 — Good DNS app

*2024-01-07, version 2.2.0*

Has good DNS, selection helps me set my DNS

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2022-10-05, version 2.0.1*

I use this app on my iPad with some services that allow me to access US video apps. With the click of a button I can switch my DNS settings. So handy!

### 5/5 — DNS Override + Pi-Hole = No Ads!!!

*2019-04-13, version 1.5.0*

When configured with Pi-Hole, you can pretty much block 95% ads in IOS over Local, Cellular and VPN connections.

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