Comparison

PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall vs DNS Firewall by KeepSolid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall

This app offers robust privacy protection by blocking trackers across your device and encrypting your internet connections. It provides a firewall to control network access and detailed statistics on blocked trackers, enhancing your online security and data control.

Highlights
  • Device-wide tracker protection
  • Real-time tracker list
  • Stats dashboard
  • Firewall for custom blocking
  • Encrypts HTTP and DNS traffic
  • Bulk import/export firewall rules
Features
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Trackers follow you everywhere — in apps, browsers, and emails — building profiles that advertisers and data brokers sell, and AI-powered attackers weaponize. PrivacyPro blocks them, encrypts your connections, and gives you total control over what companies get your data. HOW IT WORKS PrivacyPro uses SmartVPN technology — a focused tunnel that targets the unencrypted connections most likely to leak your data, without rerouting the ones that don't need it. Known tracker domains are prevented from loading. Unencrypted HTTP traffic gets encrypted before it leaves your device, so it's safe even on untrusted networks. DNS lookups are encrypted so your ISP, carrier, and Wi-Fi network can't see what sites and apps you're using. — Blocks trackers at the DNS layer in every app and browser — Encrypts your HTTP traffic in transit, protecting in-app data and background requests — Encrypts every DNS lookup so your ISP and Wi-Fi network can't snoop — Leaves your HTTPS traffic alone, so the connections that are already secure stay fast WHY SMARTVPN, NOT A REGULAR VPN A typical VPN reroutes everything through a remote server, slowing your connection, breaking some sites, and changing your IP whether or not it matters. SmartVPN only encrypts the traffic that actually needs encryption — HTTP and DNS. HTTPS traffic passes through normally. The result is privacy without the friction. FREE — Device-wide tracker blocking, always on — Real-time list of trackers trying to collect your data — Stats dashboard: see what was blocked, on which sites, plus time and data saved PREMIUM Everything in Free, plus: — Firewall: block any domain on your own terms — HTTP traffic encrypted in transit to protect sensitive data on insecure networks — DNS lookups encrypted through our tunnel — Bulk import/export of firewall rules WHY DISCONNECT — No logs. We don't see, store, or sell your data. Ever. — Full control. Block or allow any tracker. — Built by Disconnect, the industry standard for tracker protection. Our technology powers tracker blocking in Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge to help protect 350M+ users worldwide. — Awards: SXSW Interactive Innovation Award (Privacy & Security), Popular Science Best of What's New, The New York Times' favorite privacy app. ONCE ON, IT STAYS ON Connect once and PrivacyPro runs in the background. Reconnects automatically when you switch networks. Close the app and use your device normally, protection stays active. ABOUT DISCONNECT We've spent 15 years building the world's most-deployed tracker classification dataset. Firefox, Edge, and consumer privacy products around the world ship with our work inside them. PrivacyPro is that intelligence in your hand, with the firewall and encryption tools to act on it. Take back your privacy. Start free. PRIVACY POLICY https://disconnect.me/privacy TERMS OF USE https://disconnect.me/terms SUPPORT support@disconnect.me

About

DNS Firewall by KeepSolid

This app acts as a network security solution by intercepting DNS resolutions for malicious websites, safeguarding your browsing experience. It blocks undesirable content, filters malicious traffic, and protects your private data and devices from malware and phishing attempts.

Highlights
  • Malware domain protection
  • Block undesirable content
  • Filter malicious traffic
  • Prevent phishing
  • Secure VPN connection
  • Multiplatform support
Features
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WHAT IS DNS FIREWALL DNS Firewall is a network security solution that intercepts DNS resolution for known-malicious websites and keeps your web surfing experience safe. Only state-of-the-art technologies, high-reliability protocols, and proven security algorithms are included! Note: DNS Firewall is a part of the MonoDefense security bundle. MonoDefense is a broad range of solutions. It’s a sophisticated security bundle that offers you all-around protection of your network, browsing, and passwords. This bundle includes DNS Firewall, VPN Unlimited®, and Passwarden® password manager. REASONS TO GET STARTED WITH DNS FIREWALL: - To protect your iOS devices from suspicious DNS activities - To block sites that contain undesirable content and annoying pop-up windows - To filter malicious internet traffic and prevent phishing - To keep your private data safe from any third parties - To safeguard any number of devices from malware infection BENEFITS OF USING DNS FIREWALL: ◆ Advanced malware domain protection To help you avoid malware infection, DNS Firewall intercepts any DNS resolutions, safeguards your online activities, and protects your device from malware and other cyber threats. Also, our service allows you to block phishing sites and online services with inappropriate content. As the list of inappropriate websites and services is constantly updated, you can be sure that you always get a perfect online experience. ◆ Secured VPN connection DNS Firewall establishes a secure virtual connection using the WireGuard® protocol and encrypts both the incoming and outgoing DNS traffic of your device. Thus, you can be sure your internet connection is private and secure from DNS attacks. ◆ Easy and fast configuration It’s quite easy to get started with the DNS Firewall app. Our professional team makes every effort to simplify the interface and make it even more user-friendly and comprehensive. Also, we provide lots of handy filters to get rid of undesired content and make your online experience smoother. ◆ Multiplatform application DNS Firewall is a cross-platform security solution. You can protect several devices with one account at the same time. ◆ Professional customer support Our friendly customer support team is ready to answer any questions you have and provide you any assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So, if you have any difficulties related to our service, feel free to contact our customer support team via support@keepsolid.com. After your free 7-day trial, you can choose any of our subscription options: ▶ 1 Month ▶ 1 Year ▶ Lifetime Legal information: https://www.keepsolid.com/eua https://www.keepsolid.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall4 screens
DNS Firewall by KeepSolid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DNS Firewall by KeepSolid at 87% against PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall's 54%. DNS Firewall by KeepSolid also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 22). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and DNS Firewall by KeepSolid sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DNS Firewall by KeepSolid holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall has 1K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall's written reviews are positive against 87% of DNS Firewall by KeepSolid's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall ships an update every 2 months, DNS Firewall by KeepSolid every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall versus DNS Firewall by KeepSolid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivacyPro SmartVPN & FirewallDNS Firewall by KeepSolid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1K ratings)4.4 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.3% of reviews87.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDisconnectKeepSolid Inc.

Customer experience

PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall

All ratings1,019 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative38.3%

DNS Firewall by KeepSolid

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative11.1%

User reviews

PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Blocks trackers and ads effectively
  • 🔒 Provides privacy protection
  • 👍 Easy to use and configure
  • 👍 Comprehensive reporting of blocked activity
  • 🚀 Improves page load times

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with some apps and websites
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 💰 Subscription required for advanced features

DNS Firewall by KeepSolid

From 22 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashing issues reported frequently
  • 🐛 Disconnects WiFi
  • 🐛 Slow connection times
  • 🐛 App doesn't work on certain devices (Arm Mac)
  • 🐛 Installation/timing out issues

Bugs and requests

PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Blocking functionality stops working after updates
  • VPN profile not removed properly on uninstall
  • Crashes on launch for some users
  • Incompatibility with iOS 16

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to whitelist specific sites or apps
  • More detailed reporting and analytics
  • Landscape mode support on iPad
  • Automatic updates without user intervention

DNS Firewall by KeepSolid

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Disconnects WiFi
  • Slow to connect
  • Does not work on Arm Mac
  • Installation times out
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  • Interferes with other apps
  • iOS 10 update issues with permissions
  • Keeps asking for permissions that are already denied
  • Cannot uninstall
  • Locked out of VPN

Requested features

16 requests
  • 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.)
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  • 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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall

Subscriptions2
  • SmartVPN with Secure Mode7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • SmartVPN with Secure Mode7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Toolbox$9.99
8 purchases

DNS Firewall by KeepSolid

Subscriptions8
  • 1 month2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 1 Month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 1 month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
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  • 1 year2 variants$9.991 Year
  • MonoDefense 1 Month$11.991 Month
  • MonoDefense 1 month$11.991 Month
  • MonoDefense 1 Month$14.991 Month
  • MonoDefense 1 year$79.991 Year

Questions

Is PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall free?
PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DNS Firewall by KeepSolid free?
DNS Firewall by KeepSolid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall or DNS Firewall by KeepSolid?
DNS Firewall by KeepSolid is rated higher. PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while DNS Firewall by KeepSolid averages 4.4 from 22 ratings.
Do PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall or DNS Firewall by KeepSolid have ads?
Neither PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall nor DNS Firewall by KeepSolid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall or DNS Firewall by KeepSolid?
PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall ships an update every 2 months, and DNS Firewall by KeepSolid every 3 weeks. Most recently, PrivacyPro SmartVPN & Firewall was updated on November 6, 2026 and DNS Firewall by KeepSolid on November 3, 2026.

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