# PetDNS - NextDNS Manager — NextDNS Remote Management

> Mobile management app for NextDNS profiles and network monitoring. (iPhone/iPad app by Luke Edwards.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petdns-nextdns-manager/id6772567385 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luke Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772567387)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: British English, Canadian French, German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-06-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petdns-nextdns-manager/id6772567385/reviews.md

## What is PetDNS?

PetDNS elevates your NextDNS subscription with easy management of multiple profiles through query analytics, live logs with extensive filtering, widgets, and automation using Shortcuts.

Everything you need from a native app.
- Powerful DNS log search with extensive filtering
- Update your allowlists and denylists from anywhere
- Deep query analytics to see exactly what's happening on your network over time
- Complete control over all profile settings, including advanced configurations
- Customizable dashboard with dynamic widgets

Automate your security with PetDNS Pro.
- Manage multiple NextDNS accounts from a single app
- Build custom workflows to edit your profiles with Siri and Shortcuts
- Search and compare logs across all profiles simultaneously 
- Update the allowlists and denylists on all profiles with a single tap
- View combined, cross-profile analytics
- See aggregated profile data in the dashboard and widgets

The PetDNS Promise. 
Managing your privacy should be easy and accessible. PetDNS promises to provide all profile management features available on the NextDNS website, including data retrieval, viewing logs, and managing settings for all of your individual profiles, in the app at no cost. No paywall will ever prevent you from seeing your data. 

PetDNS is an independent third-party app for NextDNS account management. A NextDNS account is required. to use this app. PetDNS is not affiliated with or endorsed by NextDNS.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- DNS query log analysis
- Allowlist/denylist management
- Query analytics
- Advanced settings configuration
- Configurable dashboard widgets
- Siri and Shortcuts support (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PetDNS Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| PetDNS Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about PetDNS

### What is PetDNS?

PetDNS is a third-party management application for your NextDNS account. It allows you to control your NextDNS profiles, monitor network activity, and adjust settings directly from your iPhone or iPad.

### Does PetDNS have ads?

No, PetDNS does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

### What are the PetDNS Pro subscription options?

PetDNS Pro offers a monthly subscription for $0.99 with a 7-day free trial, and a yearly subscription for $9.99. These unlock features like automation across multiple profiles and enhanced Siri/Shortcuts support.

### Is PetDNS available on Android?

Currently, PetDNS is only available for iPhone and iPad, as indicated by its supported devices.

### How often is PetDNS updated?

The latest version of PetDNS is 1.1, and it was last updated on June 22, 2026. This suggests a relatively active development cycle.

### Can I use PetDNS without a NextDNS account?

No, a NextDNS account is required to use PetDNS. The app functions as a management tool for your existing NextDNS service.

### What is the age rating for PetDNS?

PetDNS has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### What makes PetDNS Pro different from the free version?

PetDNS Pro offers advanced features such as automating management across multiple profiles, searching logs across all profiles simultaneously, and unlocking powerful Siri and Shortcuts support for custom workflows.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-08-13

This version is a huge update that allows you to manage multiple NextDNS accounts at once! You can now enter multiple API keys in Settings, allowing you to simultaneously view combined logs and analytics from all of your profiles.

Full list of new features:
- Support for multiple API keys
- iCloud sync for app settings and API keys
- Edit existing domain entries on your allow and deny lists
- Rename your NextDNS profiles directly in the app
- Dashboard now shows your connected DNS server, location, and ping latency
- Multiple bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.2 — 2026-07-08

This release is focused on behind-the-scenes improvements, with many bug fixes, performance improvements, and accessibility improvements.

- Performance and stability improvements
- Fixed a bug where queries allowed by the Allowlist were not counted in the Allowed query counts on Dashboard and Analytics
- Fixed bug where switching API keys could result in no selected profile, resulting in errors when navigating to pages in the app.
- Significantly improved accessibility support for Dark Interface, Sufficient Contrast, Differentiate without Color, Larger Text, and Reduced Motion

### 1.1.1 — 2026-06-27

Fixed a bug in the Logs tab when pulling to refresh.

### 1.1 — 2026-06-22

This update focuses on the Logs tab, with tracker information, new live streaming capabilities, and an advanced log filter. Also added a link to some examples of iOS Shortcuts on the website and support for Spanish!

New features:
- New "Blocked by" filter in the Logs tab, allowing you to search for logs by blocklist or security setting.
- WhoTracks.Me information now available in the Log details
- Live stream logs when viewing logs for All Profiles (PetDNS Pro required)
- Added a link to the PetDNS website showing examples of iOS Shortcuts
- Spanish localization support

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-08

No release notes.

## Related topics

[nextdns manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nextdns-manager)

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