Comparison

Zip Zap vs DNSimple

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zip Zap

Features
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Zip, unzip and manage files. Zip Zap is the native iOS file manager with .ZIP and dark mode support. Features: • Preview any .ZIP content by tapping on it. • Long press or select files to show the “Zip” and “Unzip” actions. • Switch between dark and light modes.
 • Choose whether to unzip files into new folders or into the current directory.

About

DNSimple

Features
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DNSimple gives you control over DNS on iPhone and iPad through a local DNS tunnel. Use encrypted DNS-over-HTTPS by default, choose from Cloudflare, Google, Quad9 and AdGuard presets, or enter your own resolver. The dashboard shows the active configuration, resolver health and the last responding resolver. PRIVATE HISTORY, YOUR CHOICE Recording is optional and off by default. Keep records on your device with iOS file protection and backup exclusion, or choose memory-only history that disappears when recording stops or the tunnel ends. Choose a retention period of 1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days. Expired records are removed while running or when you next open the app. Switching storage clears existing history. UNDERSTAND YOUR DNS Search and filter requests by domain, resolver, query type, errors, local overrides or unencrypted transport. Inspect DNS response codes, response times and the actual responding resolver. Statistics show the retained history window, with up to 20,000 on-device records or 2,000 memory-only records. CONTROL YOUR RESOLVER - DNS-over-HTTPS with HTTPS certificate validation - Standard DNS with UDP and TCP support - Custom IPv4 and IPv6 DNS servers - Custom hosts overrides - Live recording controls and resolver health checks - Plaintext fallback disabled unless you explicitly enable it DNSimple does not require an account and has no advertising or analytics. DNS history stays on your device. Selected bootstrap servers resolve the DoH endpoint hostname; website DNS queries use HTTPS unless you enable plaintext fallback. Your selected resolver can see the queries it handles. DNSimple changes system DNS. It does not hide your IP address or encrypt other app traffic. Apps using their own DNS can bypass the tunnel and will not appear in history. When disconnected, iOS uses its normal DNS settings.

Screenshots

Zip Zap4 screens
DNSimple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNSimple at none against Zip Zap's 1. Zip Zap's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zip Zap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DNSimple asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zip Zap ships an update every 3 days, DNSimple every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Zip Zap versus DNSimple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZip ZapDNSimple
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHugo LispectorKitta Co.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zip Zap

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

DNSimple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zip Zap free?
Zip Zap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DNSimple free?
DNSimple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zip Zap or DNSimple have ads?
Neither Zip Zap nor DNSimple shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zip Zap or DNSimple?
Zip Zap ships an update every 3 days, and DNSimple every 2 months. Most recently, Zip Zap was updated on October 25, 2026 and DNSimple on October 25, 2026.

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