# NetUtils vs DNS Firewall by KeepSolid

The clearest difference is rating: NetUtils at 5.0 against DNS Firewall by KeepSolid's 4.4. NetUtils also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%). DNS Firewall by KeepSolid's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetUtils sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and DNS Firewall by KeepSolid sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NetUtils holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DNS Firewall by KeepSolid has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NetUtils's written reviews are positive against 87% of DNS Firewall by KeepSolid's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetUtils | DNS Firewall by KeepSolid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netutils-network-utilities/id1434360325/reviews)** | [4.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-firewall-by-keepsolid/id1553438508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 87.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zac Gorak](https://appshunter.io/developer/916419489) | [KeepSolid Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/674978021) |

## What reviewers say

### NetUtils

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netutils-network-utilities/id1434360325)

This app provides comprehensive network utility tools, including ping, WHOIS, and DNS lookups. It offers detailed host and device information, website reputation, and contact details, aiding cybersecurity professionals and website owners.

**Highlights:** Network connectivity status, Host and device information, WHOIS data lookup, DNS information retrieval, Domain and IP reputation, Website contact and categorization, Ping utility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whois XML API Data - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| monapi.io Data - Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Whois XML API Data - Yearly | $10.49 | per year |
| monapi.io Data - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Google Web Risk API Data | $0.99 | one-time |
| Whois XML API Data | $199.99 | one-time |
| monapi.io Data | $249.99 | one-time |


### DNS Firewall by KeepSolid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-firewall-by-keepsolid/id1553438508)

This app acts as a network security solution by intercepting DNS resolutions for malicious websites, safeguarding your browsing experience. It blocks undesirable content, filters malicious traffic, and protects your private data and devices from malware and phishing attempts.

**Highlights:** Malware domain protection, Block undesirable content, Filter malicious traffic, Prevent phishing, Secure VPN connection, Multiplatform support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| MonoDefense 1 Month | $11.99 | per month |
| MonoDefense 1 month | $11.99 | per month |
| MonoDefense 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| MonoDefense 1 year | $79.99 | per year |
| Upgrade MonoDefense Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |
| MonoDefense Lifetime | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Excellent DNS Firewall capabilities
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🔒 Blocks unwanted internet access effectively
- 👍 Provides control over app internet usage
- 🔒 Identifies data harvesting from apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing issues reported frequently
- 🐛 Disconnects WiFi
- 🐛 Slow connection times
- 🐛 App doesn't work on certain devices (Arm Mac)
- 🐛 Installation/timing out issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Disconnects WiFi
- Slow to connect
- Does not work on Arm Mac
- Installation times out

**Requested features**

- Update blocking algorithm and block list
- Show other available purchases and define costs
- Allow one registration for two devices
- Enable auto-connect on boot
- Option to connect to a VPN (PPTP/OpenVPN/etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetUtils free?

NetUtils is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DNS Firewall by KeepSolid free?

DNS Firewall by KeepSolid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NetUtils or DNS Firewall by KeepSolid?

NetUtils is rated higher. NetUtils averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while DNS Firewall by KeepSolid averages 4.4 from 22 ratings.

### Do NetUtils or DNS Firewall by KeepSolid have ads?

Neither NetUtils nor DNS Firewall by KeepSolid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NetUtils or DNS Firewall by KeepSolid?

NetUtils ships an update every 3 weeks, and DNS Firewall by KeepSolid every 3 weeks. Most recently, NetUtils was updated on October 2, 2026 and DNS Firewall by KeepSolid on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*