Comparison

Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway vs NS3

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based DNS security
  • Protection against web-based attacks
  • Domain filtering
  • Seamless operation on cellular and Wi-Fi
  • Secures devices against advanced threats
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway4 screens
NS33 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway versus NS3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXcitium SecureInternet GatewayNS3
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (17 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCOMODO Security Solutions, IncDef24 Inc

Customer experience

Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway

All ratings17 ratings
Positive52.9%
Neutral11.8%
Negative35.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

NS3

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway

No in-app purchases

None

NS3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway free?
Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NS3 free?
NS3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway or NS3?
Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway is rated higher. Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway averages 3.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while NS3 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway or NS3 have ads?
Neither Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway nor NS3 shows ads.

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