Comparison

DNSecure vs DNS Changer

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

DNS Changer

This app blocks ads across all applications and websites, offering a faster and more private browsing experience. It combines a DNS changer, VPN, and ad blocker with options for secure proxy servers and Wi-Fi protection.

Highlights
  • Ad blocking across apps and websites
  • Secure VPN and proxy
  • Smart DNS and system override
  • Advanced ad blocking (uBlock Origin style)
  • Custom DNS server support
  • Family filter and parental controls
  • Wi-Fi and network protection
Features
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DNS Cloak puts your entire internet under your control — in one tap. Tired of slow browsing, endless ads, and being tracked everywhere you go? Change your DNS instantly, block ads in every app, hide your IP, and browse privately through servers worldwide. No complicated setup — tap and go. - ONE-TAP DNS CHANGER Switch DNS profiles instantly. Choose trusted providers like Cloudflare, Google, NextDNS, AdGuard, and OpenDNS — or add your own custom DNS address. Enjoy faster page loads, smoother connections, and better privacy. - BLOCK ADS Stop pop-ups, banners, and hidden trackers — not just in your browser, but across every app on your device. Our ad-block DNS profiles clean up your whole internet automatically, working like a firewall for ads. - VPN & IP ADDRESS CHANGER Hide your real IP and change your location with encrypted global servers across 10+ countries. Browse anonymously, unlock more of the web, and keep your connection private wherever you are. - PRIVATE PROXY SERVER Route your traffic through a secure private proxy. Keep your activity to yourself and stay protected on public Wi-Fi. - PARENTAL CONTROLS & CONTENT BLOCKER Keep browsing safe for the whole family. Block adult and unwanted websites with preset filtering profiles — perfect for kids' devices. - GAME DNS FOR LOWER PING Reduce lag with DNS servers optimized for gaming. Switch in one tap and get back to winning. - WEBSITE & CONTENT BLOCKER Block distracting or harmful sites, unblock the ones you need, and take back control of your screen time. WHY CHOOSE DNS CLOAK One-tap simplicity — no technical knowledge needed Trusted DNS providers built in Custom DNS support for power users Ad blocking across all apps Global VPN servers to hide your IP and change location Clean, fast, and private Free to download. Upgrade to remove ads and unlock all servers and premium profiles. Take control of your internet today — download DNS Cloak and browse faster, safer, and ad-free. Subscription Plans Weekly – $2.99/week Monthly – $6.99/month Quarterly – $12.99 (just $4.33/month) Yearly – $29.99 (only $2.49/month, save 65%) Trusted Worldwide Privacy Policy: https://wifisecurityapp.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://wifisecurityapp.com/terms-of-use-eula/

Screenshots

DNSecure1 screens
DNS Changer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNSecure at none against DNS Changer's 4. DNSecure also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). DNS Changer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. DNS Changer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. DNSecure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DNSecure against 4.6 for DNS Changer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 109 and 166 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of DNSecure's written reviews are positive against 95% of DNS Changer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNSecure ships an update every 3 months, DNS Changer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DNSecure versus DNS Changer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNSecureDNS Changer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (109 ratings) — better4.6 (166 ratings)
Positive reviews88.4% of reviews95.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings109166 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenta KuboARIFIC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

DNSecure

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

DNS Changer

All ratings166 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.1%

User reviews

DNSecure

From 109 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

DNS Changer

From 166 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy DNS control
  • 🚀 Fast browsing experience
  • 🔒 Enhanced privacy
  • 🧼 Effective ad blocking
  • 💡 Simple setup

Room to improve

  • 💰 Some features require payment
  • 🤷‍♀️ Not all ads blocked with premium

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

DNS Changer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • 🐛 App locks up on iPad version 16.7.12
  • 🐛 Premium version doesn't block all ads

Requested features

1 request
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

DNSecure

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

DNS Changer

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • monthly subscription$6.991 Month
  • Quarterly$12.993 Months
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  • yearly subscriptions$29.991 Year

Questions

Is DNSecure free?
DNSecure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DNS Changer free?
DNS Changer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DNSecure or DNS Changer?
DNSecure is rated higher. DNSecure averages 4.7 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while DNS Changer averages 4.6 from 166 ratings.
Do DNSecure or DNS Changer have ads?
Neither DNSecure nor DNS Changer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DNSecure or DNS Changer?
DNSecure ships an update every 3 months, and DNS Changer every 4 weeks. Most recently, DNSecure was updated on September 21, 2026 and DNS Changer on September 16, 2026.

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