NextDNS vs IP Protection
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
IP Protection
This app safeguards your online privacy by blocking intrusive trackers and masking your IP address. It prevents data brokers and advertisers from building profiles and protects against AI-powered attacks. Enjoy faster browsing and enhanced security across your device.
- Blocks aggressive trackers before they load
- Hides IP address from trackers
- Device-wide protection (Premium)
- Blocks email tracking pixels
- Faster page loading speeds
- No user data logging
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Trackers follow you everywhere — in apps, browsers, and emails — building profiles that advertisers and data brokers sell and AI-powered attackers weaponize. IP Protection stops them. TWO WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF Some trackers are safe to block without breaking sites or apps, others are embedded in ways that blocking them would break the experience. IP Protection offers ultimate privacy without breaking sites or apps, by offering the following: — Blocks the most aggressive trackers before they load — Hides your IP from the rest, so they see nothing worth profiling, and nothing breaks FREE — Tracker blocking and IP protection while you browse websites in our app PREMIUM Everything in Free, plus device-wide protection: — Blocks trackers and hides your IP from trackers in every app — Blocks trackers and hides your IP from trackers in every browser — Blocks email tracking pixels before they load — Fine-grained controls over blocking and IP proxying protection levels WHY IP PROTECTION — No logs. We don't see, store, or sell your data. Ever. — Not a VPN. No server list, no sign-in, no slow downs. — Built by Disconnect, the industry standard for tracker protection, trusted by Firefox, Edge, and 350M+ users worldwide. — Pages can load up to 2.4x faster when trackers aren't slowing them down. Take back your privacy. Start free. Terms: https://disconnect.me/terms Privacy Policy: https://disconnect.me/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: NextDNS at free against IP Protection's free with in-app purchases. NextDNS also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 9) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). IP Protection's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and IP Protection sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NextDNS holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextDNS has 1.9K ratings behind it against 9, 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 50% of IP Protection's.
NextDNS ships an update every 6 weeks, IP Protection every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NextDNS | IP Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.9K ratings) — better | 4.3 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | nextdns Inc. | Disconnect |
Customer experience
NextDNS
IP Protection
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)
IP Protection
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NextDNS
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
IP Protection
- Full Protection Monthly$5.991 Month
- Full Protection Yearly$34.991 Year
- Full Protection Day Pass$0.99
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