Comparison

DNSecure vs FlexPeak

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

FlexPeak

Features
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FlexPeak helps PG&E Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot customers understand hourly electricity prices, plan energy use, and monitor performance over time. The PG&E Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot Program uses prices that can change throughout the day. FlexPeak gives you a clear way to view those prices, identify lower-cost and higher-cost hours, and make more informed decisions about when to use electricity. Features include: Hourly Price Chart View PG&E Hourly Flex Pricing data in an easy-to-read chart. Quickly see how prices change across the day and identify the best times to shift flexible energy use. Widgets Keep an eye on current pricing from your Home Screen or Lock Screen. EV Charging Calculator Estimate EV charging costs based on your battery level, target charge, charging speed, and current hourly prices. FlexPeak Pro helps you plan charging sessions around lower-cost periods. Usage Analysis Import your PG&E usage data and analyze how your electricity use lines up with hourly pricing. Review more than 7 days of usage analysis with FlexPeak Pro. Price Monitoring Check current and upcoming prices so you can stay aware of changing energy costs throughout the day. Custom Settings Configure your provider, rate plan, circuit ID, price offset, and price thresholds to match your setup. Tessie Integration Optionally connect FlexPeak to Tessie using your own Tessie API key to support sending your charge schedule to your car. Privacy-Focused Design FlexPeak is designed to process your settings, imported usage data, and analysis on your device. PG&E login happens through PG&E’s standard website, and imported usage files are analyzed locally. FlexPeak is useful for customers who want to better understand the PG&E Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot Program, plan EV charging, and evaluate how daily energy decisions affect costs. FlexPeak Pro FlexPeak Pro unlocks additional features, including the EV charging calculator and extended usage analysis beyond 7 days. Disclaimer FlexPeak is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PG&E, GridX, Tessie, or Tesla. PG&E is a trademark of Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Tesla is a trademark of Tesla, Inc. Other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

DNSecure1 screens
FlexPeak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNSecure at none against FlexPeak's 1. DNSecure also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. FlexPeak sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DNSecure asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DNSecure versus FlexPeak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNSecureFlexPeak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (109 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenta KuboLucas Albert Dewey

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

FlexPeak

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DNSecure

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FlexPeak

One-time1
  • FlexPeak Pro$4.99

Questions

Is DNSecure free?
DNSecure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlexPeak free?
FlexPeak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DNSecure or FlexPeak have ads?
Neither DNSecure nor FlexPeak shows ads.

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