Comparison

Dynamic DNS vs DNS Security

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

Head to head
About

Dynamic DNS

This app helps manage dynamic DNS updates for various providers, supporting both IPv4 and IPv6. It allows for background updates, location-triggered changes, and handling multiple accounts and hostnames.

Highlights
  • Supports 16 DNS providers
  • IPv4 and IPv6 compatibility
  • Tracks local, gateway, and external IP addresses
  • Manages multiple accounts and hostnames
  • Background update functionality
  • Location-triggered updates
Features
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- Dynamic DNS provider party: RealDNS Mobile brings the DNS party with support for 24 providers. It's the ultimate gathering of DNS greatness! Dyn, NoIP, FreeDNS, ChangeIP, DuckDNS, Strato, DynDNS.it, EasyDNS, DNS Made Easy, CloudFlare, Google Domains, Namecheap, Hurricane Electric, Loopia, OpenDNS, GoDaddy, Dynu, deSEC, ClouDNS, DNS-O-Matic, Joker, DynDNS.berlin, selfHOST.de, spDYN.de. - IPv4, IPv6 Harmony: No need to pick sides. RealDNS Mobile supports both IPv4 and IPv6, making it the James Bond of DNS updates – suave, sophisticated, and versatile. - IP Address Wizardry: Your IP address can be a rebel, but RealDNS Mobile tracks it down effortlessly. Whether it's feeling local, gateway-ish, external, or wants to define itself manually, we've got it covered. - Multitasking Maestro: Juggling multiple accounts, hostnames, and IP sources? RealDNS Mobile is the multitasking virtuoso. It's your DNS butler, ready to serve any interface, any hostname, from any account. Flexibility at its finest! - Background Update Ninja: RealDNS Mobile doesn't just update in the foreground; it's the covert agent of background updates. Think of it as a silent superhero, following OS restrictions with honor and stealth. - Location-Triggered Magic: Changing locations? RealDNS Mobile is your sidekick for triggering updates in the background. It's like Batman and Robin for your hostnames – always ready, always on the move! Upgrade your DNS experience with RealDNS Mobile – because DNS updates should be dynamic, delightful, and downright dazzling!

About

DNS Security

Enhance your online privacy by encrypting your DNS queries using DoH and DoT protocols. Choose your preferred DNS provider and manage settings easily without needing a VPN. Offers both free and advanced Pro features for comprehensive control.

Highlights
  • Encrypt DNS queries with DoH/DoT
  • Choose built-in DNS profiles
  • Manage DNS settings easily
  • Apply settings to Wi-Fi/cellular
  • Create custom DoH/DoT profiles (Pro)
  • Compare DNS response times (Pro)
Features
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Make your DNS private. Start with DNS Security. DNS Security helps protect your privacy by encrypting DNS queries with DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT). Choose a provider, enable your DNS configuration, and manage your settings in one place—without routing your internet traffic through a VPN. WHY ENCRYPT YOUR DNS? HTTPS protects the content exchanged with websites, but traditional DNS lookups may still be unencrypted. These lookups translate domain names into IP addresses and can reveal the domains your device requests. Encrypted DNS helps protect queries between your device and your chosen DNS provider from eavesdropping and tampering. Your provider still handles those queries, so choose one whose privacy practices you trust. EVERYDAY DNS CONTROL • Use DNS over HTTPS or DNS over TLS. • Choose built-in profiles for providers including Cloudflare, Google, and AdGuard. • Enable or disable your DNS configuration from the app. • Choose whether DNS settings apply on Wi-Fi, cellular, or both. • Check DNS protocol and provider details in the Status tab. DNS SECURITY OR DNS SECURITY PRO? DNS Security includes the everyday DNS controls above at no cost. It offers an optional Pro in-app purchase for the advanced features below. DNS Security Pro is the paid edition. It includes the same everyday DNS controls plus these advanced features from the start: PRO FEATURES • Create custom DoH and DoT profiles. • Download updates to built-in DNS profiles. • Enable or disable DNS for specific Wi-Fi SSIDs. • Switch profiles with Shortcuts and URL schemes. • Compare DNS profile response times with the built-in speed test. The difference is advanced control: both editions support encrypted DNS. You can unlock the Pro tools inside DNS Security or choose DNS Security Pro with those tools already included. DESIGNED AROUND PRIVACY DNS Security manages your device's DNS configuration and does not collect personal information. DNS requests are handled by your selected provider under that provider's privacy policy. Encrypted DNS protects DNS queries; it does not make all browsing anonymous. Blocking malicious domains depends on the provider and profile you choose. AUTOMATE YOUR DNS With Pro, use Shortcuts or a compatible app to open a switch URL and select a DNS profile with your preferred network settings. Example: select google-DOH for Wi-Fi, with cellular disabled: dnsapp://switch?config=google-DOH&enableOnWifi=true&enableOnCellular=false Use the scheme for your installed app: • DNS Security Pro: dnssecuritypro:// • DNS Security: dnssecurity:// • Shared scheme: dnsapp:// Replace dnsapp in the example with your app's scheme. The requested profile must already exist in the app. Initial activation may require selecting DNS Security in iOS Settings. Choose your DNS. Control your settings. Add privacy to every lookup that uses your encrypted DNS configuration.

Screenshots

Dynamic DNS4 screens
DNS Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DNS Security at Free against Dynamic DNS's $4.99. DNS Security also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (67% vs 25%). Dynamic DNS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

DNS Security is free to download; Dynamic DNS costs $4.99 up front. DNS Security sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dynamic DNS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DNS Security holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 72 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Dynamic DNS's written reviews are positive against 67% of DNS Security's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dynamic DNS ships an update every 2 months, DNS Security every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dynamic DNS versus DNS Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDynamic DNSDNS Security
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (22 ratings)4.8 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2272 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMingleBitCHUNG-HO LEE

Customer experience

Dynamic DNS

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative45.0%

DNS Security

All ratings72 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%

In-app purchases

None

Dynamic DNS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DNS Security

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro features$1.99

Questions

Is Dynamic DNS free?
Dynamic DNS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DNS Security free?
DNS Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dynamic DNS or DNS Security?
DNS Security is rated higher. Dynamic DNS averages 4.1 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while DNS Security averages 4.8 from 72 ratings.
Do Dynamic DNS or DNS Security have ads?
Neither Dynamic DNS nor DNS Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dynamic DNS or DNS Security?
Dynamic DNS ships an update every 2 months, and DNS Security every 2 days. Most recently, Dynamic DNS was updated on October 24, 2026 and DNS Security on October 29, 2026.

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