Control D Quick Setup vs Remote for AdGuard DNS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Control D Quick Setup
Easily configure your iOS device to use a custom DNS service with a single tap. This companion app simplifies the setup process for a chosen DNS resolver, enhancing your network experience.
- One-click DNS setup
- iOS device compatibility
- Supports Control D DNS resolvers
- Simple network configuration
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This is an optional setup app for the Control D DNS service. It allows you to start using any Control D DNS resolver on your iOS device with a single click.
Remote for AdGuard DNS
Monitor and manage your AdGuard DNS setup remotely. View live logs, inspect blocked requests, and adjust protection settings for servers and devices directly from your iOS device. Gain insights into your DNS traffic with clear statistics and quick access to essential controls.
- Monitor live DNS activity
- Inspect blocked requests
- Adjust server and device protection
- View DNS traffic statistics
- Manage blocklists and user rules
- Utilize Home Screen widgets
- Automate actions with Siri Shortcuts
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Take control of your AdGuard DNS setup from anywhere. Monitor DNS activity as it happens, inspect blocked requests, and adjust protection for servers and devices—all from a fast, native iOS app. *See What Your Network Is Doing* Follow requests in real time with Live Log, search your Query Log, and inspect detailed request and response information. Find the answers you need without digging through a web dashboard. *Control Protection in Seconds* Enable or disable protection for an entire server or fine-tune settings for individual devices. Manage blocklist filtering, user rules, parental control, and browsing security. Siri Shortcuts make common actions even faster. *Understand Your DNS Traffic* Explore clear statistics for your DNS activity, including top domains and destinations, and see what is being blocked at a glance. *Manage Servers and Devices* Add or edit servers, update device details, and keep important DNS settings within easy reach. *Built for Apple Devices* Enjoy a truly native iOS experience built with SwiftUI, plus Home Screen widgets for quick actions and status updates. Features: • Toggle protection for servers and individual devices • Control blocklist filtering, user rules, parental control, and browsing security • View basic and advanced DNS statistics • Search the Query Log with filters and detailed request information • Monitor requests in real time with Live Log • Use Home Screen widgets for quick actions and status • Automate common actions with Siri Shortcuts How it works: 1. Connect your AdGuard DNS account. 2. Select a server or device. 3. Monitor activity, review statistics, and manage protection. Remote for AdGuard DNS is an independent, third-party app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by AdGuard. An AdGuard DNS account is required. Learn more about AdGuard DNS at https://adguard-dns.io/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Control D Quick Setup at Free against Remote for AdGuard DNS's $2.99. Control D Quick Setup also leads on ratings volume (52 vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Remote for AdGuard DNS's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (82% vs 63%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Control D Quick Setup is free to download; Remote for AdGuard DNS costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Remote for AdGuard DNS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control D Quick Setup has 52 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Control D Quick Setup's written reviews are positive against 82% of Remote for AdGuard DNS's.
Control D Quick Setup ships an update every 5 weeks, Remote for AdGuard DNS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Control D Quick Setup | Remote for AdGuard DNS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (52 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Windscribe Limited | RocketScience IT |
Customer experience
Control D Quick Setup
Remote for AdGuard DNS
In-app purchases
Control D Quick Setup
No in-app purchases
Remote for AdGuard DNS
No in-app purchases
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