Comparison

NextDNS vs SnonoConnect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

SnonoConnect

Manage your internet subscription, view account details, and track data usage. Renew your service by redeeming cards and receive important notifications from your Internet Service Provider.

Highlights
  • View subscription details
  • Renew subscription with cards
  • Track data usage
  • Receive ISP notifications
  • Sign into account
Features
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Internet users managed by SAS Radius can use this app to manage their internet subscription. through this app you can: - Sign into your account and know your subscription details. - Renew your subscription by redeeming cards. - Track data usage. - Receive notifications from your ISP.

Screenshots

NextDNS4 screens
SnonoConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NextDNS at 4.5 against SnonoConnect's 3.6. NextDNS also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 36%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 27). SnonoConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NextDNS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SnonoConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 27, 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 36% of SnonoConnect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextDNS ships an update every 6 weeks, SnonoConnect monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NextDNS versus SnonoConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextDNSSnonoConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better3.6 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better27
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernextdns Inc.SNONO FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED COMPANY

Customer experience

NextDNS

All ratings1,789 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews464 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative28.7%

SnonoConnect

All ratings27 ratings
Positive63.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%

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)

SnonoConnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NextDNS

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
None

SnonoConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NextDNS free?
NextDNS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnonoConnect free?
SnonoConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NextDNS or SnonoConnect?
NextDNS is rated higher. NextDNS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while SnonoConnect averages 3.6 from 27 ratings.
Do NextDNS or SnonoConnect have ads?
Neither NextDNS nor SnonoConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextDNS or SnonoConnect?
NextDNS ships an update every 6 weeks, and SnonoConnect monthly. Most recently, NextDNS was updated on September 23, 2026 and SnonoConnect on September 20, 2026.

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