Comparison

NextDNS vs IP Protection

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

NextDNS4 screens
IP Protection3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NextDNS versus IP Protection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextDNSIP Protection
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.9K ratings) — better4.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developernextdns Inc.Disconnect

Customer experience

NextDNS

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

IP Protection

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

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)

IP Protection

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
3 purchases

IP Protection

Subscriptions2
  • Full Protection Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Full Protection Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Protection Day Pass$0.99

Questions

Is NextDNS free?
NextDNS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IP Protection free?
IP Protection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NextDNS or IP Protection?
NextDNS is rated higher. NextDNS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while IP Protection averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do NextDNS or IP Protection have ads?
Neither NextDNS nor IP Protection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextDNS or IP Protection?
NextDNS ships an update every 6 weeks, and IP Protection every 10 days. Most recently, NextDNS was updated on October 24, 2026 and IP Protection on October 11, 2026.

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