Comparison

NetShade DNS 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

NetShade DNS

Protect your online privacy by encrypting your DNS queries. This app prevents marketers and hackers from tracking your internet activity by securing your connection.

Highlights
  • Encrypted DNS protection
  • Prevents online tracking
  • Uses DNS over TLS (DoT)
  • Protects against marketers and hackers
  • Lightweight and always-on privacy
Features
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Keep marketers and hackers from spying on your online activity. Encrypted DNS is the latest technology for privacy protection. Newly available in iOS 14, encrypted DNS is a lightweight, always-on form of privacy protection. Encrypted DNS prevents people from keeping track of which websites you visit. This gives you the upper hand on marketers and bad actors who want to build a profile of your online activities. • WHAT IS DNS? DNS (Domain Name Service) is a core technology that powers the Internet. When you access Internet content, your device asks DNS servers to translate names (www.raynersw.com) into IP addresses (64.62.244.50). DNS queries are constantly happening in the background, even though they're invisible to the user. Because DNS originated in the early 1980s when security was not a major concern, the protocol is open and unencrypted. Even when you visit secure (HTTPS) websites, eavesdroppers can spy on the DNS queries from your device to find out what you're doing online. • ENCRYPTED DNS Encrypted DNS patches one of the few remaining security holes in the Internet stack. NetShade DNS uses the DoT (DNS over TLS) protocol to securely encrypt all your DNS queries, much like how your browser uses HTTPS to encrypt your web traffic. Encrypted DNS is a new technology which will prove essential for privacy protection in the future. • WHO ARE WE? Rayner Software has been making VPN and Proxy software for the Mac and iOS since 2003. We're one of the oldest and most respected security providers in the industry. Find out why users choose us over the many fly-by-night VPN services out there. And if you need the full encryption of a VPN, check out our flagship product NetShade.

About

DNS Changer

This app acts as a private DNS changer, ad blocker, and VPN. It allows you to block ads, trackers, and malware across your device with a single tap. You can also switch to a VPN to hide your IP address and encrypt your traffic.

Highlights
  • Device-wide ad and tracker blocking
  • Multiple filter options (ads, social media, security)
  • Private DNS changer with custom server support
  • VPN with IP address hiding
  • Real-time protection monitoring
  • Speed test functionality
Features
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DNS Cloak is a private DNS changer, ad blocker and VPN in one simple app. Tap one button to block ads, trackers and malware in every app, or switch to the VPN to hide your IP address. No sign-up, no account, no activity logs. BLOCK ADS IN EVERY APP DNS Cloak filters ads and trackers for your whole device — not just your browser. Choose the filter that suits you: • Ads & Malware — blocks ads, trackers and malware • Social Media & Ads — focus mode that also blocks social media • Security Filter — maximum protection from malware, phishing and scams • Malware Shield — blocks malware and phishing, lets ads through • Family Friendly — parental controls that block adult content, ads and malware Our filter lists are updated every day from trusted public sources. PRIVATE DNS CHANGER Change your DNS in one tap. Use private, encrypted Cloudflare DNS for free, or add your own custom DNS server — plain DNS, DNS over HTTPS (DoH) or DNS over TLS (DoT). VPN & IP CHANGER Hide your real IP address with a fast, modern VPN built on WireGuard. Pick a country and connect — all your traffic is encrypted, IPv6 included. Great on public Wi-Fi in cafés, hotels and airports. SEE WHAT'S PROTECTING YOU DNS Cloak only shows protection that is really running. See exactly what is blocked right now, and a simple chart of what was blocked each day this week. MORE • Speed test — check your download, upload and ping • Control Center toggle (iOS 18) • Light and dark mode, Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support FREE AND PRO Free: private Cloudflare DNS and a VPN location in the United Kingdom. PRO unlocks every filter, Custom DNS and all VPN countries. PRO plans: • Weekly • Yearly — with a free trial for eligible new subscribers • Lifetime — a one-time purchase Prices are shown in the app in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://wifisecurityapp.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://wifisecurityapp.com/terms-of-use-eula/

Screenshots

NetShade DNS2 screens
DNS Changer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NetShade DNS at 4.8 against DNS Changer's 4.6. NetShade DNS also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). DNS Changer's advantage is ratings volume (179 vs 49). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. NetShade DNS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DNS Changer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetShade DNS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 179 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NetShade DNS's written reviews are positive against 96% of DNS Changer's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NetShade DNS versus DNS Changer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetShade DNSDNS Changer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (49 ratings) — better4.6 (179 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better96.4% of reviews
Number of ratings49179 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRayner Software LLCprosafe ltd

Customer experience

NetShade DNS

All ratings47 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DNS Changer

All ratings179 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral0.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.4%

Bugs and requests

NetShade DNS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

3 purchases

NetShade DNS

Subscriptions2
  • NetShade Premium DNS: Monthly$3.991 Month
  • NetShade Premium DNS: Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • NetShade DNS Lifetime$69.99
6 purchases

DNS Changer

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • PRO Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • monthly subscription$6.991 Month
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  • Quarterly$12.993 Months
  • yearly subscriptions3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • DNS Cloak PRO Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is NetShade DNS free?
NetShade DNS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DNS Changer free?
DNS Changer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NetShade DNS or DNS Changer?
NetShade DNS is rated higher. NetShade DNS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while DNS Changer averages 4.6 from 179 ratings.
Do NetShade DNS or DNS Changer have ads?
Neither NetShade DNS nor DNS Changer shows ads.

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