Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway vs NS3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway
This cloud-based DNS security solution protects against advanced web-based threats and filters unwanted domains. It ensures device security across various internet connections, including cellular and Wi-Fi networks.
- Cloud-based DNS security
- Protection against web-based attacks
- Domain filtering
- Seamless operation on cellular and Wi-Fi
- Secures devices against advanced threats
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Xcitium Secure Internet Gateway is a cloud-based DNS security solution that enables protection against web-based attacks and domain filtering. Xcitium Secure Internet Gateway secures your device against all advanced threats regardless of where you are connecting the internet. Web security provided with Secure Internet Gateway will work seamlessly across 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE cellular networks and Wi-fi.
NS3
This app automatically intercepts and encrypts all DNS requests using various modern protocols for enhanced privacy and security. It provides real-time monitoring of app internet activity, offering a simple, user-friendly experience to protect your online traffic.
- Comprehensive protocol support (DoH, DoH3, DoT, DoQ, DNSCrypt)
- Automatic DNS request interception
- Enhanced internet privacy and security
- Real-time DNS activity monitor
- Simple, one-click operation
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Comprehensive Protocol Support: NS3 supports Plain DNS, DNS over HTTPS (DoH), DNS over HTTP/3 (DoH3), DNS over TLS (DoT), DNS over QUIC (DoQ), DNSCrypt, and Anonymized DNS. Ensure your internet traffic is encrypted and secure, protecting you from potential threats and prying eyes. Automatic Interception: Say goodbye to the hassle of manual DNS configuration. NS3 automatically intercepts all DNS requests from the system resolver and installed apps, seamlessly managing your DNS traffic. Enhanced Privacy and Security: With support for modern DNS protocols, NS3 ensures your DNS queries are encrypted, reducing the risk of eavesdropping and data interception. DNS Activity Monitor: Stay informed about app activities in real-time. NS3 makes it easy to monitor and manage how your apps interact with the internet, giving you greater control over your data usage and privacy. Ease of Use: NS3 is designed for simplicity. Install the app, click start, and let NS3 handle the rest. No technical expertise required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway at 56% against NS3's 0%. Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway also leads on rating (3.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway's written reviews are positive against 0% of NS3's.
| Parameter | Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway | NS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (17 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | COMODO Security Solutions, Inc | Def24 Inc |
Customer experience
Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway
NS3
In-app purchases
Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway
No in-app purchases
NS3
No in-app purchases





