DNSecure vs AdGuard DNS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Encrypted DNS configuration
- System-wide DNS usage
- DNS-over-TLS support
- DNS-over-HTTPS support
- Custom DNS server addition
- Easy activation via Settings
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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"
AdGuard DNS
This utility app connects your devices to a secure DNS server that blocks ads, trackers, and malicious websites. It offers enhanced privacy and protection across your entire network without collecting user data. Ideal for individuals and organizations seeking a cleaner, safer online experience.
- Blocks ads and trackers
- Protects against malicious domains
- Works across all devices
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
- Easy network-wide protection
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This app works in tandem with AdGuard DNS. To use it, you need an AdGuard DNS account. Sign up or log in at https://adguard-dns.io. AdGuard DNS lets you connect to a secure, privacy-oriented DNS server that blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains. It works on all devices — phones, tablets, laptops, and routers — with no restrictions. It is perfect for protecting your home network and convenient for schools, universities, or companies that need to manage multiple devices consistently. Privacy first: we do not track users, collect personal data, or embed third-party analytics or advertising SDKs. Learn more in our Privacy policy: https://adguard-dns.io/privacy.html. Need help or have questions? Visit our support center: https://adguard-dns.io/support.html. Learn more about AdGuard DNS on our website: https://adguard-dns.io.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DNSecure at 88% against AdGuard DNS's 36%. DNSecure also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (109 vs 35). AdGuard DNS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DNSecure holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 109 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of DNSecure's written reviews are positive against 36% of AdGuard DNS's.
DNSecure ships an update every 3 months, AdGuard DNS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DNSecure | AdGuard DNS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (109 ratings) — better | 3.7 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.4% of reviews — better | 36.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 109 — better | 35 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenta Kubo | Adguard Software Limited |
Customer experience
DNSecure
AdGuard DNS
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
AdGuard DNS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DNSecure
No in-app purchases
AdGuard DNS
No in-app purchases
