Comparison

DNSecure vs DNS Benchmark

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 Benchmark

Optimize your internet speed by finding the fastest DNS server for gaming, streaming, or general browsing. This tool provides detailed performance metrics and stability analysis to improve your connection quality.

Highlights
  • Instant DNS benchmark
  • Real performance metrics (Average, Median, Jitter)
  • Deep stability charts and Bufferbloat tracking
  • Health Score and 'Network Verified' badges
  • CSV export for reports
  • Unlimited custom DNS testing
  • DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) encryption
Features
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Is your internet slow? Is the ping in your games too high? Your DNS server might be the bottleneck. DNS Benchmark is the most complete tool for testing, comparing, and finding the fastest DNS server for your network. Run a benchmark in one tap and get a clear performance ranking of the world's top DNS providers — optimized for gaming, streaming, and everyday browsing. FEATURES Instant DNS Benchmark — Compare Cloudflare, Google DNS, OpenDNS, Quad9, and 15+ providers in seconds. Real Metrics — Go beyond ping. Analyze Average, Median, and Jitter for a complete picture of DNS speed and stability. Pro Analytics — Deep stability charts, Jitter analysis, and Bufferbloat tracking to understand your real connection quality. Health Score — Monitor your DNS performance over time and earn "Network Verified" badges. CSV Export — Export your full benchmark history for professional reports and analysis. Unlimited Custom DNS — Add, save, and test as many private DNS servers as you want. DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) — All test queries are encrypted for total privacy. Premium Interface — A clean, modern design optimized for one-handed use. No Account Required — Launch the app and test immediately. No login, no sign-up. WHY DNS BENCHMARK? Transparent — We show you a clear ranking with real data. No "magic" settings, no inflated numbers. You decide which DNS is best. Private — No account, no tracking, no invasive permissions. Your data stays on your device. Accurate — Median, Jitter, and Bufferbloat metrics give you the full picture that a simple ping test can't. PERFECT FOR Gamers — Find the lowest ping and jitter DNS for a competitive edge. Reduce lag in Fortnite, Valorant, Call of Duty, and more. Streamers — Ensure a stable connection for buffer-free 4K streaming on Netflix, YouTube, and Twitch. IT Pros & Developers — A powerful network diagnostic tool for testing custom DNS configurations and analyzing performance. Anyone with slow internet — Switching your DNS can dramatically improve your browsing speed. Find out which one is fastest for your location. Don't leave your connection to chance. Download DNS Benchmark now and take control of your internet speed.

Screenshots

DNSecure1 screens
DNS Benchmark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNSecure at none against DNS Benchmark's 2. DNSecure also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 67%). DNS Benchmark's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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. DNS Benchmark sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Benchmark. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DNSecure has 109 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of DNSecure's written reviews are positive against 67% of DNS Benchmark's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNSecure ships an update every 3 months, DNS Benchmark weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DNSecure versus DNS Benchmark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNSecureDNS Benchmark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (109 ratings) — better4.6 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews88.4% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings109 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenta KuboDaniel Souza do Vale

Customer experience

DNSecure

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

DNS Benchmark

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

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 Benchmark

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DNSecure

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DNS Benchmark

One-time2
  • Remove Ads Forever$3.99
  • DNS Benchmark Pro$5.99

Questions

Is DNSecure free?
DNSecure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DNS Benchmark free?
DNS Benchmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DNSecure or DNS Benchmark?
DNSecure is rated higher. DNSecure averages 4.7 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while DNS Benchmark averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.
Do DNSecure or DNS Benchmark have ads?
DNS Benchmark shows ads; DNSecure does not.
Which is updated more often, DNSecure or DNS Benchmark?
DNSecure ships an update every 3 months, and DNS Benchmark weekly. Most recently, DNSecure was updated on October 13, 2026 and DNS Benchmark on October 2, 2026.

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