Comparison

NextDNS vs Speed Bunny

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

Speed Bunny

This service connects your iOS device to open-source VPN server panels for secure and fast internet access. It's ideal for protecting your data when using public Wi-Fi. Users must set up their own VPN servers to utilize its features.

Highlights
  • Connects to open-source VPN servers
  • Enhances internet security
  • Optimizes web surfing speed
  • Protects data on public Wi-Fi
  • Supports Sing-Box and Hiddify panels
Features
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Speed Bunny is an iOS app that connects your iPhone to popular open-source VPN server platforms such as Sing-Box and Hiddify. Speed Bunny offers a unique solution for secure and fast web browsing, especially when connecting to the Internet in public places. To start using our app, you need to set up your own server, such as Sing-Box or Hiddify. Speed Bunny is not responsible for server configurations. We encourage you to comply with the laws of the country where the app is used. Try Speed Bunny and discover a new level of online security. Protect your data and stay connected to the world — simply and conveniently.

Screenshots

NextDNS4 screens
Speed Bunny3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speed Bunny at 100% against NextDNS's 63%. Speed Bunny also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). NextDNS's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speed Bunny holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextDNS has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Speed Bunny's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextDNS ships an update every 6 weeks, Speed Bunny every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NextDNS versus Speed Bunny: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextDNSSpeed Bunny
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernextdns Inc.Mulex Software

Customer experience

NextDNS

All ratings1,836 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews475 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative28.6%

Speed Bunny

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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)

Speed Bunny

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

Speed Bunny

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NextDNS free?
NextDNS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speed Bunny free?
Speed Bunny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NextDNS or Speed Bunny?
Speed Bunny is rated higher. NextDNS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Speed Bunny averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NextDNS or Speed Bunny have ads?
Neither NextDNS nor Speed Bunny shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextDNS or Speed Bunny?
NextDNS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Speed Bunny every 19 months. Most recently, NextDNS was updated on October 22, 2026 and Speed Bunny on October 14, 2026.

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