Comparison

DNSecure vs HTTPS Guard

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

HTTPS Guard

Bypass internet censorship and access any website without slowdowns. This app offers complete anonymity and protects your personal information. It also features an ad blocker for intrusive advertisements across various formats.

Highlights
  • Bypass site censorship
  • Maintain secure HTTPS connections
  • Protect SNI and HTTP/HTTPS field information
  • Change DNS settings
  • Block intrusive advertisements in Safari
  • Local VPN for faster bypassing
Features
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Bypass site censorship, you can enjoy a free Internet, complete anonymity, and access any site without slowdowns, satisfying your needs quickly and simply. You can access all sites without any obstruction and protect your personal information. Additionally, you can block intrusive advertisements such as banner advertisements, full-page advertisements, reward advertisements, and kidnapping advertisements based on DNS. HTTPS Guard was created by Redev and allows you to bypass censorship without slowing down, protect your personal information, access all sites, and block intrusive ads. Representative functions 1. Maintain a secure connection with encrypted data transmission via HTTPS connection 2. HTTPS SNI field information protection 3. HTTP/HTTPS all field information protection 4. Change DNS (system default, 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8, Custom DNS) 5. Protect data transmission packets in all app webs 6. Block advertisements in Safari Bypass censorship without slowdowns? Yes. Common VPN bypass apps are created to target users from all countries and actually place VPN servers in other countries to protect your data. HTTPS Guard is designed to bypass censorship in certain countries, so it processes your data with a local VPN. In other words, unlike an external VPN, a local VPN does not require a long-distance connection to an external server, so there is no slowdown in speed. Can block ads? Yes. Blocks ads based on Safari content blocker. Enjoy 100% strong SNI protection-based HTTP/HTTPS bypass service and ad blocking service at HTTPS Guard!

Screenshots

DNSecure1 screens
HTTPS Guard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DNSecure at none against HTTPS Guard's shown. DNSecure also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 63%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). HTTPS Guard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DNSecure holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 109 and 211 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of DNSecure's written reviews are positive against 63% of HTTPS Guard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNSecure ships an update every 3 months, HTTPS Guard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DNSecure versus HTTPS Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNSecureHTTPS Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (109 ratings) — better4.5 (211 ratings)
Positive reviews88.4% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings109211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenta KuboRedev Inc.

Customer experience

DNSecure

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

HTTPS Guard

All ratings211 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

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

HTTPS Guard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DNSecure

No in-app purchases

None

HTTPS Guard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNSecure free?
DNSecure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTTPS Guard free?
HTTPS Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DNSecure or HTTPS Guard?
DNSecure is rated higher. DNSecure averages 4.7 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while HTTPS Guard averages 4.5 from 211 ratings.
Do DNSecure or HTTPS Guard have ads?
HTTPS Guard shows ads; DNSecure does not.
Which is updated more often, DNSecure or HTTPS Guard?
DNSecure ships an update every 3 months, and HTTPS Guard every 2 weeks. Most recently, DNSecure was updated on September 21, 2026 and HTTPS Guard on September 7, 2026.

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