Control D Quick Setup vs 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 process of switching to a chosen DNS resolver, enhancing your network experience.
- Single-click DNS setup
- Supports custom DNS resolvers
- iOS device compatibility
- 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.
AdGuard DNS
This utility app connects your devices to a secure DNS server that blocks ads, trackers, and malicious websites. It offers enhanced privacy and protection across your entire network without collecting user data. Ideal for individuals and organizations seeking a cleaner, safer online experience.
- Blocks ads and trackers
- Protects against malicious domains
- Works across all devices
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
- Easy network-wide protection
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This app works in tandem with AdGuard DNS. To use it, you need an AdGuard DNS account. Sign up or log in at https://adguard-dns.io. AdGuard DNS lets you connect to a secure, privacy-oriented DNS server that blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains. It works on all devices — phones, tablets, laptops, and routers — with no restrictions. It is perfect for protecting your home network and convenient for schools, universities, or companies that need to manage multiple devices consistently. Privacy first: we do not track users, collect personal data, or embed third-party analytics or advertising SDKs. Learn more in our Privacy policy: https://adguard-dns.io/privacy.html. Need help or have questions? Visit our support center: https://adguard-dns.io/support.html. Learn more about AdGuard DNS on our website: https://adguard-dns.io.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Control D Quick Setup at 62% against AdGuard DNS's 36%. Control D Quick Setup also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). AdGuard DNS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Control D Quick Setup holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Control D Quick Setup's written reviews are positive against 36% of AdGuard DNS's.
Control D Quick Setup ships an update every 5 weeks, AdGuard DNS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Control D Quick Setup | AdGuard DNS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (46 ratings) — better | 3.7 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews — better | 36.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 35 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Windscribe Limited | Adguard Software Limited |
Customer experience
Control D Quick Setup
AdGuard DNS
In-app purchases
Control D Quick Setup
No in-app purchases
AdGuard DNS
No in-app purchases
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