# NetShade DNS vs DNS Optimizer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetShade DNS at 100% against DNS Optimizer's 25%. NetShade DNS also leads on ratings volume (47 vs 7) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). DNS Optimizer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Optimizer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DNS Optimizer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetShade DNS has 47 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of NetShade DNS's written reviews are positive against 25% of DNS Optimizer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetShade DNS | DNS Optimizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netshade-dns/id1533429861/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-optimizer-server-changer/id6741016224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rayner Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/443317806) | [ATAKAN YILDIRIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792591490) |

## 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 Optimizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-optimizer-server-changer/id6741016224)

Optimize your internet connection by easily switching DNS servers. Benchmark performance, block unwanted content, and enhance online gaming with secure and private browsing. Supports Wi-Fi and cellular networks on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

**Highlights:** Switch system-wide DNS configurations, Benchmark DNS server performance, Pre-configured trusted DNS servers, Add custom encrypted DNS servers (DoH/DoT), Block ads and unwanted content, Improve online gaming latency

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DNS Optimizer Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| DNS Optimizer Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetShade DNS free?

NetShade DNS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DNS Optimizer free?

DNS Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NetShade DNS or DNS Optimizer?

DNS Optimizer is rated higher. NetShade DNS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while DNS Optimizer averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do NetShade DNS or DNS Optimizer have ads?

Neither NetShade DNS nor DNS Optimizer shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*