# NetShade DNS vs DNS Changer

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetShade DNS | DNS Changer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netshade-dns/id1533429861/reviews)** | [4.6 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-changer-dnscloak/id6468986859/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **179** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 96.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rayner Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/443317806) | [prosafe ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691708255) |

## What reviewers say

### NetShade DNS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netshade-dns/id1533429861)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NetShade Premium DNS: Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| NetShade Premium DNS: Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| NetShade DNS Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### DNS Changer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-changer-dnscloak/id6468986859)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| yearly subscriptions | $29.99 | per year |
| DNS Cloak PRO Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy DNS control
- 🚀 Fast browsing experience
- 🔒 Enhanced privacy
- 🧼 Effective ad blocking
- 💡 Simple setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Some features require payment
- 🤷‍♀️ Not all ads blocked with premium

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 App locks up on iPad version 16.7.12
- 🐛 Premium version doesn't block all ads

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked 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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