CleanBrowsing.org DNS vs Room Refresh
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- DNS-based content filtering
- Blocks adult content
- Blocks malicious sites
- Customizable filters
- Network visibility
- Safe Search enforcement
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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).
Room Refresh
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Room Refresh makes it easy to stay on top of cleaning every room in your life. Set up your spaces — bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, car, desk, or anything custom — and get a simple checklist that resets on a schedule you choose. No more forgetting when you last deep cleaned the bathroom or letting your car turn into a disaster zone. Room Refresh tracks it all and gently reminds you when it's time. HOW IT WORKS • Pick your rooms and customize the cleaning tasks for each one • Set how often each room needs a reset (every 3 days, weekly, biweekly — you decide) • Check off tasks as you go, then complete the reset when you're done • The cycle starts again automatically Room Refresh is free, works offline, and keeps all your data on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CleanBrowsing.org DNS at 12.0 against Room Refresh's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CleanBrowsing.org DNS ships an update every 3 weeks, Room Refresh fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CleanBrowsing.org DNS | Room Refresh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (329 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 329 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CleanBrowsing, Inc | KALI MICHELLE MCINTIRE |
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
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- 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
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- Add 'return' button functionality for code entry
- Force safe mode on DuckDuckGo
- Add 'always on' VPN option
Room Refresh
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CleanBrowsing.org DNS
No in-app purchases
Room Refresh
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CleanBrowsing.org DNS free?
Is Room Refresh free?
Do CleanBrowsing.org DNS or Room Refresh have ads?
Which is updated more often, CleanBrowsing.org DNS or Room Refresh?
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