# NetUtils vs Secure DNS & Firewall

The clearest difference is rating: NetUtils at 5.0 against Secure DNS & Firewall's 4.0. NetUtils also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Secure DNS & Firewall's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetUtils sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Secure DNS & Firewall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NetUtils holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure DNS & Firewall 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 70% of Secure DNS & Firewall's.

NetUtils ships an update every 3 weeks, Secure DNS & Firewall every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetUtils | Secure DNS & Firewall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netutils-network-utilities/id1434360325/reviews)** | [4.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-dns-and-firewall/id1553642022/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zac Gorak](https://appshunter.io/developer/916419489) | [Flinteger LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553642024) |

## 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 |


### Secure DNS & Firewall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-dns-and-firewall/id1553642022)

Encrypts DNS queries for enhanced privacy and security. It blocks ads, trackers, and malicious sites with customizable rules, offering a safer browsing experience. View your DNS query history for insights and control.

**Highlights:** Encrypted DNS over HTTPS (DoH), Customizable domain block list, Predefined blocked categories, App and service blocking, DNS query history, Ad and tracker blocking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DNSS Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| DNSS Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetUtils free?

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

### Is Secure DNS & Firewall free?

Secure DNS & Firewall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NetUtils or Secure DNS & Firewall?

NetUtils is rated higher. NetUtils averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Secure DNS & Firewall averages 4.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do NetUtils or Secure DNS & Firewall have ads?

Neither NetUtils nor Secure DNS & Firewall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NetUtils or Secure DNS & Firewall?

NetUtils ships an update every 3 weeks, and Secure DNS & Firewall every 6 weeks. Most recently, NetUtils was updated on October 2, 2026 and Secure DNS & Firewall on October 16, 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.*