Comparison

CleanBrowsing.org DNS vs LiteShield

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

Head to head
About

CleanBrowsing.org DNS

This service provides DNS-based content filtering to create a safer browsing experience. It blocks unwanted websites based on your chosen filters, including adult content and malicious sites. Advanced options allow for custom blocking and network visibility.

Highlights
  • DNS-based content filtering
  • Blocks adult content
  • Blocks malicious sites
  • Customizable filters
  • Network visibility
  • Safe Search enforcement
Features
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CleanBrowsing is a DNS-based content filtering service that offers a safe way to browse the web without surprises. It intercepts domain requests and filter sites that should be blocked, based on your requirements. Our free family filter, for example, blocks adult content, while still allowing Google, Youtube, Bing, DuckDuckGo and the rest of the web to load safely. Our free filters are comprised of three predefined filters for global consumption (Security, Adult, and Family). The Family filter blocks adult / obscene content and applies Safe Search filters to Google, Bing, Yandex, etc. The security filter, however, only focuses on restricting access to malicious activity. Our custom filters give you full control on what should be blocked. You can pick from 14 predefined filters (Adult, Gaming, Gambling, Torrents, Weapons, Social Network, etc), but also make your own rules and block/allow any domains you wish. Custom block pages can also be created on the Pro plans and all the plans allow for network visibility (see which sites are being visited from your network).

About

LiteShield

Enhance your mobile browsing with an efficient content filter. Block ads, trackers, and malicious sites to protect your privacy and data. Customize your browsing experience with custom filters and whitelisting options for a safer, more comfortable online journey.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads and pop-ups in Safari
  • Filters malicious and adult sites
  • Blocks over 25,000 suspicious sites
  • Increases browsing privacy by blocking trackers
  • Reduces web data consumption
  • Customizable site blocking and whitelisting
Features
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LiteShield is an efficient and simple app that helps you filter content on your phone's browser to keep your browsing data and privacy safe. LiteShield lets you browse websites without ads, user tracking scripts, and pop-ups. Use our site blocking filters or create your own filter using the site blocking feature to make your browsing experience safer and more comfortable. You can also use the White List feature to allow access to sites that have been blocked by our filters. The main functions of LiteShield: - Blocks ads and pop-ups in Safari. - Constantly updated filters to block malicious and adult sites. - Our filters block over 25,000 sites with suspicious and dangerous content. - Your browsing becomes safe - Increases your browsing privacy by blocking user behavior tracking scripts. - Reduced consumption of web data on cellular. Information about the premium subscription. A subscription gives you the opportunity to use all the filters of our application for maximum protection. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and the cost of the renewal will be shown. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. During the active subscription period, cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed. https://liteshieldapp.com/privacy-policy/ https://liteshieldapp.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

CleanBrowsing.org DNS4 screens
LiteShield3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CleanBrowsing.org DNS at none against LiteShield's 2. CleanBrowsing.org DNS also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 17%). On price, rating, 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. LiteShield sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. CleanBrowsing.org DNS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for CleanBrowsing.org DNS against 4.5 for LiteShield. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 329 and 204 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of CleanBrowsing.org DNS's written reviews are positive against 17% of LiteShield's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CleanBrowsing.org DNS versus LiteShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCleanBrowsing.org DNSLiteShield
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (329 ratings)4.5 (204 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.2% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings329 — better204
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.1
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCleanBrowsing, IncMOLTI OR LTD

Customer experience

CleanBrowsing.org DNS

All ratings329 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral14.7%
Negative47.1%

LiteShield

All ratings204 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

CleanBrowsing.org DNS

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • VPN disconnects for no reason
  • App locks user out of account
  • Cannot access settings to change password
  • Blocks internet to all apps
  • App keeps shutting off protection
Show 14 more
  • Loopholes in app security
  • App is too easy to uninstall
  • Phone becomes unusable due to WiFi drops
  • Unable to enter custom code on iPod Touch
  • Doesn't force safe mode on DuckDuckGo via Safari
  • Router issues with Xfinity
  • Code generated online changes
  • iOS app does not connect
  • Disables mobile data
  • Disrupts data connection
  • WiFi connection drops constantly
  • Cannot change password
  • App does not allow access to settings after activating filter
  • App deleted but still working

Requested features

8 requests
  • Block disabling custom filter
  • Require password to disable VPN
  • Email notification on VPN change/app deletion
  • Block custom websites
  • More friction to not disable VPN
Show 3 more
  • Add 'return' button functionality for code entry
  • Force safe mode on DuckDuckGo
  • Add 'always on' VPN option

LiteShield

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CleanBrowsing.org DNS

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LiteShield

Subscriptions2
  • LiteShield Premium Week3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • LiteShield Premium Year3 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is CleanBrowsing.org DNS free?
CleanBrowsing.org DNS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiteShield free?
LiteShield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CleanBrowsing.org DNS or LiteShield?
LiteShield is rated higher. CleanBrowsing.org DNS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while LiteShield averages 4.5 from 204 ratings.
Do CleanBrowsing.org DNS or LiteShield have ads?
Neither CleanBrowsing.org DNS nor LiteShield shows ads.

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