NextDNS vs Unicorn HTTPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Unicorn HTTPS
Bypass HTTPS filtering and eavesdropping to access blocked websites freely and securely. This app offers fast, interference-free internet access without collecting your personal data. Enjoy a pleasant web surfing experience with support for all major browsers.
- HTTPS blocking bypass
- SNI field protection
- No speed slowdown
- All browser support
- Change DNS quickly
- Secure personal information
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Internet should be free and equal to everyone. There should be no surveillance and interference. Unicorn HTTPS is invented to solve the inconvenience from HTTPS eavesdropping and blocking while using Internet. Every function is served free of charge, no advertisement. Your personal information is never collected by us and you can access blocked HTTPS websites without a slowdown in speed. Please use it with confidence. Representative features • HTTPS blocking bypass • change DNS quickly(1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8) • SNI field protection • No slowdown • All browser support Safe HTTPS Block Bypass App This is an app created by team Unicorn to bypass blocked HTTPS access as securely and fast as possible. With over 4 years of experience built from our know-how and technology, we are committed to providing you a quality service so your web surfing experience can be pleasant by regularly managing and updating our app. Changing the internet for the better Unicorn HTTPS Blocking Bypass App is created to give freedom of Internet access and personal information protection. All internet users can feel safe and use this app. You can use it at a fast speed without speed decrease. You can use it at a fast speed without slowing down. Unicorn is different from the other apps such as VPN or another app which uses the overseas server. It is developed to change the specific packet so it can be used for web surfing without reduction of speed. Your private information are safely protected with us Unicorn HTTPS block Bypass App secures all users' private information. It does not trace or save any private information from the used apps or visited websites. It can be used in all browsers Unicorn HTTPS Blocking Bypass App can be used freely by clicking the button once on your current browser. It supports multiple browsers such as Chrome, Samsung Internet, Firefox, Opera, and more. Are you having a pleasant web surfing? Please spare a little bit of your time to leave us a review. It will be a great support to the developer. E-mail : unicorn.https@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unicorn HTTPS at none against NextDNS's 2. Unicorn HTTPS also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 63%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. NextDNS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Unicorn HTTPS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Unicorn HTTPS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 8.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of NextDNS's written reviews are positive against 89% of Unicorn HTTPS's.
NextDNS ships an update every 6 weeks, Unicorn HTTPS monthly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | NextDNS | Unicorn HTTPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.8K ratings) | 4.7 (8.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | 88.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | 8.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | nextdns Inc. | Unicorn Soft, Inc. |
Customer experience
NextDNS
Unicorn HTTPS
User reviews
NextDNS
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient DNS service
- 🔒 Robust security and privacy features
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly setup
- 💡 Highly configurable with advanced options
- 🚀 Improves internet speed and performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Inability to disable on specific Wi-Fi networks
- 🐛 Inconsistent ad blocking performance
- 🔋 High battery drain on mobile devices
- 🐛 Lack of transparency on service status and outages
Unicorn HTTPS
From 8.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast
- 🔒 Secure
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Innovative
- 🚀 Smooth performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
Bugs and 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)
Unicorn HTTPS
Reported bugs
2 issues- VPN disconnects randomly
- App disappears from home screen
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- More server location options
- Automatic VPN connection on app launch
In-app purchases
NextDNS
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
Unicorn HTTPS
No in-app purchases








