DNS TOOLS vs NextDNS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DNS TOOLS
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这是一款查询工具类软件,在“用户名”处输入要查询的用户, 在“服务器”下拉列表中选择服务器。 点击查询按钮,用户的基本信息将在“基本属性”页显示。 提示:“查询结果处”可显示本次查询的结果,若未找到相关信息,可检查用户名是否正确或尝试其他服务器。 说明:服务器状态: 1. 红色表示不可用 2. 绿色表示可用 3. 蓝色表示状态未明,网络未连接 4.白色表示清空状态
NextDNS
Encrypt all your DNS queries across all networks with this app. It leverages native iOS settings to bring your custom blocking policies and traffic analytics directly to your phone. Easily set up your configuration ID to enhance your online privacy and security.
- Encrypts all DNS queries
- Uses native iOS Encrypted DNS settings
- Apply custom blocking policies
- View traffic analytics and logs
- Configure with your NextDNS account ID
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NextDNS protects your device from ads, trackers, malware, and other harmful domains while keeping your internet activity private. All DNS traffic is encrypted, preventing networks and internet providers from seeing or manipulating your DNS queries. Protection across your device NextDNS works system-wide across apps and browsers. • Block ads and trackers automatically • Protect against malware, phishing, and malicious domains • Enable parental controls and content filtering • View analytics, query logs, graphs, and domain details in a native dashboard Easy setup Create your NextDNS profile in seconds or connect an existing one. Your configuration is managed at my.nextdns.io, where you control blocking rules, security settings, and privacy features. Control on iPhone and iPad The app lets you manage protection on your device: • Enable or disable NextDNS anytime • Temporarily pause protection and resume from a live activity • Optionally send your device name for easier identification in logs • Quickly unblock domains from the app • Exclude trusted Wi-Fi networks • Exclude specific domains and their subdomains so they use the system DNS resolver Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nextdns.io/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNS TOOLS at none against NextDNS's 2. DNS TOOLS also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. NextDNS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DNS TOOLS asks for nothing beyond the download.
DNS TOOLS ships an update every 10 days, NextDNS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DNS TOOLS | NextDNS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 英江 李 | nextdns Inc. |
Bugs and requests
DNS TOOLS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NextDNS
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch for older iOS devices
- Profiles not working correctly after iOS 15 update
- Inability to remove the DNS profile from the device
- Connectivity issues when used in conjunction with a VPN
Requested features
5 requests- Add a quick toggle to enable/disable the service
- Integrate the web dashboard functionality into the app
- Provide more granular control over blocked content
- Implement a timed mode to temporarily disable the service
- Add support for DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT)
In-app purchases
DNS TOOLS
No in-app purchases
NextDNS
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year









