Comparison

DNS Override vs Net Optimizer

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

Head to head
About

DNS Override

Easily change DNS server settings on your iPhone or iPad for both Wi-Fi and cellular networks. This app offers various DNS providers, supports encrypted connections, and helps filter content, block ads, and access restricted sites.

Highlights
  • Change DNS for Wi-Fi and cellular
  • Multiple DNS and SmartDNS providers
  • DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS support
  • Content filtering and ad blocking
  • Access restricted content
  • Built-in DNS Leak Test
Features
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DNS Override is the World’s FIRST App that Lets You Easily Change DNS Server Settings On Your iPhone or iPad! > Works for Wi-Fi & cellular networks > Several DNS & SmartDNS providers to choose from > Support for DNS encryption using DoH (DNS-over-HTTPS) and DoT (DNS-over-TLS) > Filter unwanted content & block ads thanks to DNS > Access restricted content > Increase speed & security > Test your DNS settings with built-in DNS Leak Test > Easily update your dynamic domain with your iPhone's IP with dynamic DNS using DNS-O-Matic ••• About DNS Override ••• Do you want to change DNS settings for your cellular connection – but are frustrated that the only choices you have to set DNS servers for your Wi-Fi network are to change the settings on your device, or reconfigure your router? Well, now you have a MUCH better option thanks to DNS Override! ••• How it works ••• DNS Override is the first and only app that lets you quickly and easily set and change DNS server preferences on your iPhone or iPad. You simply choose from several popular public DNS providers, such as Cloudflare, OpenDNS, Google Public DNS, Norton ConnectSafe and more. ••• SmartDNS ••• You can also choose from 10+ SmartDNS providers that offer various enhanced features, including filtering adult or objectionable content, blocking ads, avoiding SPAM and malware, accessing geo-restricted content, and much more. ••• Global Settings & Custom Profiles ••• With DNS Override, you can create a single global setting for ALL of your Wi-Fi and cellular connections, which means that you don’t have to waste time configuring each connection separately. You can also create custom profiles, and switch between them with a single tap. Changing the DNS setting is also easy and takes mere seconds. ••• Enhanced Privacy ••• DNS Override delivers a direct, fast, and secure connection between your device and your designated DNS provider. There is no active VPN link passing all your traffic to any third party and slowing down your Internet. The app provides you with a regularly updated list of DNS addresses. ••• Simple to Use ••• Don’t worry if you aren’t a “technical wizard”. DNS Override is very simple and easy to use. No technical knowledge is required. Download it now and enjoy the benefits right away! ••• Questions? Support? ••• Send us your questions and access support by visiting https://www.dnsoverride.com. -=! [ DNS64 required by some carriers ] !=- If you're on an IPv6-only network, you might need to pick one of the available DNS64 profiles (currently only Cloudflare and Google are supported).

About

Net Optimizer

This app optimizes your internet connection by finding and connecting to the fastest DNS server available. It helps improve web surfing speeds and reduces lag and latency for online gaming.

Highlights
  • Find fastest DNS server
  • Improve web surfing speed
  • Reduce gaming lag and latency
  • Automatic network optimization
  • Supports mobile data and WiFi
  • Wide range of DNS server support
Features
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What is the benefit of Net Optimizer? - Find & Connect the fastest DNS server based on your location & network. - Improve web surfing speed with faster response time. - Fix lag and reduce latency (ping time) on online games for a better gaming experience. Features - Just one touch to find & connect the fastest DNS server to improve your connection. - Automatically detect connection changes and optimize the network. - Works for both mobile data (3G/4G/5G) and WiFi connection - Supports many different DNS Servers (Cloudflare, Level3, Verisign, Google, DNS Watch, Comodo Secure, OpenDNS, SafeDNS, OpenNIC, SmartViper, Dyn, FreeDNS, Alternate DNS, Yandex DNS, UncensoredDNS, puntCAT, and more) How it works? If you have a high-speed Internet connection but notice that your web browsing speed isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be, then your problem may lie in the DNS. By optimizing your device's DNS records, you can find the fastest routes for your data packets to take when traveling the Internet. It won’t boost to your download/upload speed, but in some cases it can result in quite a noticeable improvement in web browsing time. At times, you may experience slow hiccups while trying to use the internet from your device. Sometimes, these problems can be attributed to your provider's DNS settings because your ISP may not always have the best DNS server speeds. Your default DNS server directly affects how fast you’ll be able to connect to a website. So choosing the fastest server according to your location will help speed up browsing. With Net Optimizer, you can find the fastest DNS server and connect to it with just one touch! So your browsing speed and gaming experience (ping and latency) can be improved. (But you should remember that DNS settings will not affect your internet download / upload speed but response time) Results Test results showed a 132.1 percent improvement from using Google's DNS servers over using the stock DNS servers, but in real world usage, it might not be exactly that much faster. Still, this one tweak might get you finally feeling like you have a blazing connection to the internet! Privacy Policy: https://apps.bgn.capital/privacy.html Terms Of Use: https://apps.bgn.capital/terms.html

Screenshots

DNS Override4 screens
Net Optimizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DNS Override at none against Net Optimizer's shown. Net Optimizer's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 36%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. DNS Override sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Net Optimizer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for DNS Override against 4.6 for Net Optimizer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of DNS Override's written reviews are positive against 70% of Net Optimizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Override ships an update fortnightly, Net Optimizer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DNS Override versus Net Optimizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS OverrideNet Optimizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.9K ratings)4.6 (3.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.8% of reviews70.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K3.1K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQRMediaAli Burak Goncu

Customer experience

DNS Override

All ratings1,926 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive35.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative60.1%

Net Optimizer

All ratings3,101 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative26.5%

User reviews

DNS Override

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Net Optimizer

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Boosts internet speed
  • 👍 Improves gaming performance
  • 🚀 Increased download/upload speeds

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Causes disconnections and freezing
  • 🔋 Slows down device performance
  • 🐛 Unreliable and inconsistent

Bugs and requests

DNS Override

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Net Optimizer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customization options
  • Better server selection
  • Improved compatibility with different devices

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DNS Override

One-time2
  • Auto IP Update feature$1.99
  • DNS Override feature$2.99
3 purchases

Net Optimizer

Subscriptions3
  • Net Optimizer 1 Month Premium$5.991 Month
  • Net Optimizer 3 Day Free Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Net Optimizer 1 Year Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is DNS Override free?
DNS Override is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Net Optimizer free?
Net Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DNS Override or Net Optimizer?
Net Optimizer is rated higher. DNS Override averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Net Optimizer averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.
Do DNS Override or Net Optimizer have ads?
Net Optimizer shows ads; DNS Override does not.
Which is updated more often, DNS Override or Net Optimizer?
DNS Override ships an update fortnightly, and Net Optimizer every 3 weeks. Most recently, DNS Override was updated on September 23, 2026 and Net Optimizer on September 22, 2026.

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