NextDNS vs TelinkSigMesh
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
TelinkSigMesh
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1.支持GATT模式添加设备; 2.支持GATT模式升级设备; 3.支持控制单个设备的开关、亮度、色温、RGB、level; 4.支持给设备添加组号、删除组号,并通过组号同时控制多设备的开关、亮度、色温、RGB; 5.支持给设备添加闹钟; 6.支持给设备添加场景; 7.支持给设备添加多个NetKey和appk,并且可以切换不同的Key进行数据发送; 8.支持发送自定义指令; 9.支持通过二维码或者文件分享的方式分享mesh网络数据。 10.支持多网络管理功能。 11.支持 mesh V1.1 的所有功能,主要包含: - enhance provision auth:组网认证增强。 - remote provision:把距离provisioner一跳及多跳的未配网设备都能添加到网络中。 - device firmware update:通过mesh方式对多个节点同时进行固件升级。 - directed forwarding:路由功能。 - certificate-base provisioning:基于证书认证的组网模式。 - private beacons:私有信标。 - subnet bridge:子网桥接。 - Opcodes Aggregator:多个消息组合成一条消息的功能。 - NLC profiles: Network Lighting Control profiles。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TelinkSigMesh at none against NextDNS's 2. TelinkSigMesh also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). NextDNS's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 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
Both are free to download. NextDNS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TelinkSigMesh asks for nothing beyond the download.
NextDNS ships an update every 6 weeks, TelinkSigMesh every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.
| Parameter | NextDNS | TelinkSigMesh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | nextdns Inc. | Telink Micro LLC |
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)
TelinkSigMesh
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NextDNS
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
TelinkSigMesh
No in-app purchases









