NextDNS vs DNS Configurator
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
DNS Configurator
Configure your device to use public DNS services with DNS over HTTPS (DoH). This app leverages iOS 14's default resolver for enhanced privacy and security.
- Use public DNS services
- Configure DNS over HTTPS (DoH)
- Utilizes iOS 14 default resolver
- Enhances privacy and security
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This app can let you to use public DNS services. Installed DNS settings are configured to use DNS over HTTPS(DoH) with iOS 14's default resolver.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NextDNS at 4.5 against DNS Configurator's 3.6. NextDNS also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 38%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 16). DNS Configurator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. NextDNS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DNS Configurator asks for nothing beyond the download.
NextDNS holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextDNS has 1.8K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of NextDNS's written reviews are positive against 38% of DNS Configurator's.
NextDNS ships an update every 6 weeks, DNS Configurator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NextDNS | DNS Configurator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better | 3.6 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews — better | 37.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | nextdns Inc. | Takahiko Inayama |
Customer experience
NextDNS
DNS Configurator
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)
DNS Configurator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NextDNS
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
DNS Configurator
No in-app purchases
