NextDNS vs Silk Home
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
Silk Home
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A new service from Silknet, Silk Home gives the ability to: o Real-Time View: Monitor your environment live, wherever you are. o Video Playback: Watch recorded footage anytime. o Instant Alerts & Control: Turn devices on/off, enable Private Mode, and customize notifications. o Family Sharing: Grant access to loved ones with just a tap. o Flexible Storage: Save recordings directly to a memory card. o Smart Camera Control: Rotate horizontally (355°) and vertically (90°) remotely. o Live Streaming & Interaction: Two-way audio with adjustable video quality (HD/SD). o Enhanced Security: Night vision, motion detection, human detection, and sound recognition (with customizable alerts). o Smart Tracking: Automatically follows moving objects with pinion control. o Built-In Alarm: Activate the camera’s alarm signal remotely
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Silk Home at none against NextDNS's 2. Silk Home also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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. Silk Home asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NextDNS | Silk Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | nextdns Inc. | Silknet |
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)
Silk Home
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NextDNS
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
Silk Home
No in-app purchases









