Comparison

Monbus (MA) vs NextDNS

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

Head to head
About

Monbus (MA)

Features
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Monbus permet aux parents et aux autorités scolaires de suivre l'emplacement en temps réel d'un autobus scolaire depuis n'importe où, en utilisant des traceurs GPS. Les parents recevront des notifications IOS dès que le bus de leurs enfants est proche de leur maison. Pour des raisons de sécurité les parents seront également avertis via notification après que leur enfant monte dans le bus, si l'enfant est absent, ils seront également avertis immédiatement après que l'accompagnateur le marque comme absent.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Monbus (MA)4 screens
NextDNS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monbus (MA) at none against NextDNS's 2. Monbus (MA) also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). NextDNS's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NextDNS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Monbus (MA) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monbus (MA) ships an update every 4 months, NextDNS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Monbus (MA) versus NextDNS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonbus (MA)NextDNS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—63.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAbdelhakim Lahrachnextdns Inc.

Bugs and requests

Monbus (MA)

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

None

Monbus (MA)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NextDNS

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Monbus (MA) free?
Monbus (MA) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextDNS free?
NextDNS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monbus (MA) or NextDNS have ads?
Neither Monbus (MA) nor NextDNS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monbus (MA) or NextDNS?
Monbus (MA) ships an update every 4 months, and NextDNS every 6 weeks. Most recently, Monbus (MA) was updated on October 3, 2026 and NextDNS on October 24, 2026.

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