Comparison

DNSecure vs GamingVPN

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

Head to head
About

DNSecure

Configure encrypted DNS services system-wide on your iOS or iPadOS device. Supports DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-HTTPS protocols for enhanced privacy and security. Easily select or add your preferred DNS servers.

Highlights
  • Encrypted DNS configuration
  • System-wide DNS usage
  • DNS-over-TLS support
  • DNS-over-HTTPS support
  • Custom DNS server addition
  • Easy activation via Settings
Features
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DNSecure is a configuration tool of encrypted DNS for iOS/iPadOS. An encrypted DNS service you configure will be used system-wide. Supported protocols are DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-HTTPS. How to use: 1. Select a DNS server you like, or add another one 2. Enable "Use This Server" 3. Open the Settings 4. Go to "General" > "VPN & Network" > "DNS" 5. "Automatic" is selected by default, so select "DNSecure"

About

GamingVPN

Enhance your online gaming and browsing experience with a secure, high-speed VPN. This service offers uninterrupted gameplay, protection on public Wi-Fi, and private browsing with advanced encryption. Enjoy unlimited data and bandwidth for all your online activities.

Highlights
  • High-speed gaming network
  • Unlimited data and bandwidth
  • Ultra-secure VPN protection
  • Private and anonymous browsing
  • Protection on public Wi-Fi
  • Fast connection with one tap
Features
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Play games on a fast network without clogging up your personal wifi. You are a few taps away from being online anywhere in the world. Gaming, surfing or streaming at 200mb+ speeds! GamingVPN is a premium VPN service created and used by professional gamers. GamingVPN enables uninterrupted gameplay by providing solutions to connection problems. Play your favorite games, like PUBG, MineCraft, Call of Duty, Palworld and more on a fast network without clogging up your personal wifi. You are a seconds away from being online anywhere in the world. Gaming, surfing or streaming at 200mb+ speeds. Browse privately with ultra-secure iPad/iPhone VPN protection. What is Gaming VPN? • Unlimited time, Unlimited data, Unlimited bandwidth • Free VPN supported by Ads • No Log is saved from any users • Protect your security and privacy • Trustworthy and secure connection • Private. Your browsing is private and stays private. You will still need to delete your history, if thats what you're into. ;) • IKEV2 Connection Protocol • 4096 bit Encryption for the most security • Global VPN network at lightning-fast speeds What can I do with a VPN? • Enhance your online privacy and enable you to safely and anonymously browse the Internet • Protect you when using a public WiFi hotspot • Allows you to create a secure connection to another network over the Internet GamingVPN is made to game, stream or browse at fast speed on a secure network. FAST VPN SERVER NETWORK Enjoy the content and apps you love with powerful speed and unlimited bandwidth on any network. POWERFUL ONLINE SECURITY Protect your data and online activity with best-in-class encryption. Secure your connection on public Wi-Fi hotspots. INDUSTRY-LEADING PRIVACY PROTECTION Browse in peace while keeping your IP address and location private. Under our strict privacy policy, we don’t collect activity logs or connection logs Avoid lags during game Game with ultra fast and secure connection Join global servers Get online quickly with one tap. GamingVPN is designed for mobile gaming with high bandwidth servers. GamingVPN's high bandwidth provides coverage for your long gaming sessions. Unlock insane speeds for your gaming needs. Lower Lag speed booster. Our VPN service runs special cache mechanisms to maintain performance at the highest level. Gaming VPN is specially optimized for your gaming needs. We have tested the VPN with Minecraft, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, PUBG, Call of Duty: Mobile Palworld, Pokemon GO and Wild Rift. It can also be used in other online games. Don't let your ISP slow you down and never play on public wifi that could create security issues with your device and gaming accounts. PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE: *The only personal information we ever collect is an email address for creating your account if you choose to create an account. You can read our entire privacy policy linked below. All the other details about how we run our service can be found in our Terms of Service, also below. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: • Subscribe on a monthly or annual basis to receive unlimited data for the duration of the subscription. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews 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 identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. CONTACT US: Do you have feedback or would like to send a feature request? Contact our support team – info@GamingVPN.tech TERMS OF SERVICE https://www.GamingVPN.tech/tos PRIVACY POLICY https://www.GamingVPN.tech/privacy-policy

Screenshots

DNSecure1 screens
GamingVPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNSecure at none against GamingVPN's 12. DNSecure also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 68%). GamingVPN's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 114). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GamingVPN sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. DNSecure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DNSecure holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GamingVPN has 1.2K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of DNSecure's written reviews are positive against 68% of GamingVPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNSecure ships an update every 3 months, GamingVPN monthly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DNSecure versus GamingVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNSecureGamingVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (114 ratings) — better4.4 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews88.4% of reviews — better68.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1141.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenta KuboRobot Mouse, LLC

Customer experience

DNSecure

All ratings109 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.1%

GamingVPN

All ratings1,221 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative27.7%

User reviews

DNSecure

From 114 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 👍 User-friendly and simple
  • 🔥 Excellent ad-blocking
  • 💯 Works great across devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 🤔 Confusing setup for non-technical users

GamingVPN

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and stable connection
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 💡 Useful for bypassing restrictions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
  • 💰 Paywall for most features
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🤖 Suspicious 5-star reviews

Bugs and requests

DNSecure

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to add new DNS services
  • App freezes when editing DNS entries
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for DNS-over-QUIC and DNS-over-HTTP/3
  • Implement custom domain blocklist/allowlist
  • Provide latency information for DNS servers
  • Add option to only enable on non-trusted networks

GamingVPN

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to save VPN profiles
  • Slow loading and connection issues
  • Incompatibility with certain apps and websites

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more server locations
  • Improve compatibility with older devices
  • Introduce a free tier with more data
  • Implement ad-blocking functionality

In-app purchases

None

DNSecure

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

GamingVPN

Subscriptions11
  • Weekly premium$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium VPN$9.991 Month
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  • Premium+$19.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly — Special Offer$24.991 Year
  • 6 Months$45.006 Months
  • 1 Year premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
  • Subscribe with discount1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium+ Yearly$79.991 Year
  • GamingVPN Plus (Yearly)$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime Subscription$199.00

Questions

Is DNSecure free?
DNSecure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GamingVPN free?
GamingVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DNSecure or GamingVPN?
DNSecure is rated higher. DNSecure averages 4.7 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while GamingVPN averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.
Do DNSecure or GamingVPN have ads?
GamingVPN shows ads; DNSecure does not.
Which is updated more often, DNSecure or GamingVPN?
DNSecure ships an update every 3 months, and GamingVPN monthly. Most recently, DNSecure was updated on October 22, 2026 and GamingVPN on October 22, 2026.

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