# NextDNS vs HDCCORE

The clearest difference is rating: HDCCORE at 5.0 against NextDNS's 4.5. HDCCORE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). NextDNS's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K 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. HDCCORE asks for nothing beyond the download.

HDCCORE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextDNS | HDCCORE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextdns/id1463342498/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdccore/id6794347153/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nextdns Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463342497) | [Alvin Maurice](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794347155) |

## 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)


### HDCCORE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdccore/id6794347153)

This app visualizes the connection between crude oil prices and energy stock performance. It allows users to track daily market data, measure correlations, and analyze historical trends to understand market relationships.

**Highlights:** Track daily oil and stock prices, Measure correlation (Pearson, R², beta), View stock sensitivity rankings, Compare historical trends with overlay charts, Run price-change scenarios, Record market data and attach screenshots

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextDNS free?

NextDNS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HDCCORE free?

HDCCORE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NextDNS or HDCCORE?

HDCCORE is rated higher. NextDNS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while HDCCORE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NextDNS or HDCCORE have ads?

Neither NextDNS nor HDCCORE shows ads.

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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.*