Comparison

DNSFilter vs Pax8

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

Head to head
About

DNSFilter

This app provides organizations with robust DNS-level threat protection and content filtering for their supervised iOS devices. It secures DNS traffic without a VPN on any network, ensuring protection globally. It can be deployed and managed via MDM for enterprise environments.

Highlights
  • DNS threat protection
  • Content filtering
  • Secures DNS traffic without VPN
  • Global network protection
  • MDM deployment and management
Features
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In order to fully use this application, you must possess a valid DNSFilter account. The DNSFilter roaming client is an endpoint security solution for organization-owned iOS devices running in supervised mode. It offers the power of DNSFilter’s global threat protection and content filtering protection to your iOS device. When running this app, DNSFilter is able to secure your DNS traffic without requiring a VPN, on any cellular or wi-fi network, regardless of where in the world you are located. Organizations can optionally deploy and manage the roaming client via MDM to ease deployment in large or enterprise environments. --------------- User Reviews: "DNSFilter is the best value for money in content filtering we've found." - Don. B "Amazing value and effective, reliable service." - Jason W. "I have tried them all, DNSFilter exceeds all my expectations." - Rob E.

About

Pax8

This business app provides MSPs with instant access to essential data and tools for managing their operations on the go. It allows users to track metrics, manage subscriptions, and address client needs efficiently, helping to streamline operations and foster business growth.

Highlights
  • Real-time metric tracking
  • Subscription management
  • Client needs management
  • Streamlined operations
  • Business growth tools
  • Mobile business management
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The Pax8 Mobile App – your business at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere. Built specifically for MSPs, this powerful app provides instant access to essential data and tools that help you manage and support your business no matter where you are. Whether you need to track real-time metrics, manage subscriptions, or address client needs, the Pax8 app keeps you connected. With new features continually rolling out, you can boost efficiency, streamline operations, and grow your business directly from your mobile device. Download now to experience seamless business management on the go!

Screenshots

DNSFilter4 screens
Pax84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pax8 at 5.0 against DNSFilter's 4.2. Pax8 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). DNSFilter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pax8 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNSFilter ships an update every 5 months, Pax8 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DNSFilter versus Pax8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNSFilterPax8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (10 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDNSFilter, IncPax8, Inc.

Customer experience

DNSFilter

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pax8

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DNSFilter

No in-app purchases

None

Pax8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNSFilter free?
DNSFilter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pax8 free?
Pax8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DNSFilter or Pax8?
Pax8 is rated higher. DNSFilter averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Pax8 averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do DNSFilter or Pax8 have ads?
Neither DNSFilter nor Pax8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DNSFilter or Pax8?
DNSFilter ships an update every 5 months, and Pax8 monthly. Most recently, DNSFilter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pax8 on September 8, 2026.

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