Comparison

NextDNS vs imagINT

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

imagINT

This free utility app promotes visual research and digital awareness. It offers a clear, accessible tool without distractions or ad tracking.

Highlights
  • Visual research tool
  • Digital awareness promotion
  • Clear and accessible interface
  • No ad tracking
  • Free to use
Features
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imagINT es una aplicación gratuita y no incluye publicidad. El objetivo de la app es ofrecer una herramienta clara y accesible para fomentar la investigación visual y la conciencia digital, sin distracciones ni rastreo publicitario.

Screenshots

NextDNS4 screens
imagINT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NextDNS at 4.5 against imagINT's 1.0. NextDNS also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). imagINT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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. imagINT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NextDNS holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextDNS has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NextDNS versus imagINT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextDNSimagINT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developernextdns Inc.TPX CIBERSEGURIDAD SA DE CV

Customer experience

NextDNS

All ratings1,836 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews465 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative28.6%

imagINT

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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)

imagINT

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

imagINT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NextDNS free?
NextDNS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is imagINT free?
imagINT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NextDNS or imagINT?
NextDNS is rated higher. NextDNS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while imagINT averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NextDNS or imagINT have ads?
Neither NextDNS nor imagINT shows ads.

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