# NextDNS vs Speed Bunny

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextDNS | Speed Bunny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextdns/id1463342498/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-bunny/id6670149712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nextdns Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463342497) | [Mulex Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759156129) |

## What reviewers say

### NextDNS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextdns/id1463342498)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-bunny/id6670149712)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*