Trustd Mobile Security vs DNS Firewall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trustd Mobile Security
This app offers robust mobile security features to protect against online threats. It includes a link checker to block malicious websites, a WiFi scanner for network security, and device checker for software updates. An optional subscription unlocks advanced safe browsing capabilities.
- Link Checker for phishing
- WiFi Scanner for network security
- Device Checker for iOS updates
- Safe Browsing (subscription)
- No ads or user tracking
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Trustd Mobile Security Basic is FREE and includes: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Link Checker: Use Safari + Trustd Mobile Security to protect against phishing attacks and scams. If you open a link from a message or email with Safari, Trustd Mobile Security will check the URL and block any malicious websites. + WiFi Scanner: Whenever you connect to a WiFi network, the Trustd Mobile Security app will scan it to see if anyone is snooping on your web browsing and stealing your private data. + Device Checker: To make sure you're always up to date, Trustd Mobile Security alerts you when there's a new version of iOS out, protecting you against device vulnerabilities. Trustd Plus [By subscription]: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ All of the above Basic protection, PLUS + Safe Browsing: Browse the web from any app or browser, and get instant alerts if you visit a spoof or malicious website that wants to steal your data or drop malware. Add websites to your safe list if you trust them. Why is Trustd Mobile Security different? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + All core features are free, with NO ads + Trustd Mobile Security can spot phishing threats before other security vendors know about them. + We don't track individual users and you don’t need an account. + Transparency and integrity is our battlecry! We’re committed to your privacy and security Stay Safe with Trustd Mobile Security ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Privacy Policy ++++++++++ Trustd Mobile Security respects your privacy and promises to safeguard your personal data. For more information: https://traced.app/traced-privacy-policy/ Trustd Plus Subscription +++++++++++++++++++ If you choose to purchase a Trustd Plus monthly subscription: – Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account. – Your subscription will automatically renew and your iTunes Account will be charged for the next period, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – To turn off auto-renewal follow the guidance outlined in our auto-renew policy (https://traced.app/auto-renew-policy/). - Trustd Terms and Conditions: https://traced.app/trustd-app-end-user-license-agreement-eula/
DNS Firewall
This app acts as a DNS-based security solution, protecting your device from malicious web content by analyzing and blocking harmful domains in real-time. It secures your DNS traffic across any network, whether you're on corporate Wi-Fi or public hotspots.
- Real-time DNS query analysis
- Blocks malicious domains
- Secures DNS traffic globally
- Supports corporate and public Wi-Fi
- MDM bulk deployment for supervised devices
- One-time authentication code for BYOD
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Please note, an active Enterprise DNS Firewall account subscription is required - https://dnsfirewall.oryxlabs.com/ DNS Firewall roaming client is a DNS based security solution that protects your iOS device from malicious, unauthorized, or inappropriate web content by analyzing DNS queries and blocking malicious domains in real-time. The roaming client is a standalone application and secures your DNS traffic whether you are connected to your corporate network, public Wi-Fi or any other network globally. For company-owned devices in supervised mode, administrators can perform bulk deployment using any MDM solution. Alternatively for BYOD devices, administrators can share a one-time authentication code for devices to start using DNS Firewall.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trustd Mobile Security at 83% against DNS Firewall's 0%. Trustd Mobile Security also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). DNS Firewall's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Trustd Mobile Security sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. DNS Firewall asks for nothing beyond the download.
Trustd Mobile Security holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trustd Mobile Security has 290 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Trustd Mobile Security's written reviews are positive against 0% of DNS Firewall's.
Trustd Mobile Security ships an update every 3 weeks, DNS Firewall every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Trustd Mobile Security | DNS Firewall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (290 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 290 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Traced Ltd | ORYXLABS TECHNOLOGIES - SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP LLC |
Customer experience
Trustd Mobile Security
DNS Firewall
Bugs and requests
Trustd Mobile Security
Reported bugs
4 issues- Newest update messed everything up
- App is super buggy
- Doesn't work when tapping app spots
- Doesn't get WiFi security notifications
Requested features
2 requests- Protect email
- More user interaction and data display
DNS Firewall
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Trustd Mobile Security
- Trustd Plus$1.991 Month
DNS Firewall
No in-app purchases
Questions
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