Comparison

DNS Security Pro vs Ads Blocker Privacy Protector

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DNS Security Pro

Enhance your online privacy by encrypting DNS queries using DoH and DoT protocols. Manage your DNS settings, choose providers, and utilize advanced tools without routing traffic through a VPN. Designed with privacy at its core.

Highlights
  • DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT) encryption
  • Choose and manage DNS providers
  • Customizable DNS profiles
  • AdGuard profile integration
  • Domain and network skipping
  • iCloud sync for profiles and rules
  • Shortcuts and URL scheme automation
Features
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Make your DNS private—with Pro control included. DNS Security Pro helps protect your privacy by encrypting DNS queries with DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT). Choose a provider, enable your DNS configuration, and manage your settings in one place—without routing your internet traffic through a VPN. WHY ENCRYPT YOUR DNS? HTTPS protects the content exchanged with websites, but traditional DNS lookups may still be unencrypted. These lookups translate domain names into IP addresses and can reveal the domains your device requests. Encrypted DNS helps protect queries between your device and your chosen DNS provider from eavesdropping and tampering. Your provider still handles those queries, so choose one whose privacy practices you trust. EVERYDAY DNS CONTROL • Use DNS over HTTPS or DNS over TLS. • Choose built-in profiles for Cloudflare and Google. • Enable or disable your DNS configuration from the app. • Choose whether DNS settings apply on Wi-Fi, cellular, or both. • Check DNS protocol and provider details in the Status tab. PRO TOOLS INCLUDED FROM THE START DNS Security Pro includes the everyday DNS controls above and all of these advanced tools: • Create custom DoH and DoT profiles. • Use built-in AdGuard profiles and download profile updates. • Skip encrypted DNS for some domains or networks. • Sync custom DNS profiles and optional Wi-Fi rules with iCloud. • Enable or disable DNS for specific Wi-Fi SSIDs. • Switch profiles with Shortcuts and URL schemes. • Compare DNS profile response times with the built-in speed test. No additional Pro upgrade purchase is required in DNS Security Pro. The separate free DNS Security app offers these advanced tools through its optional Pro in-app purchase. DESIGNED AROUND PRIVACY DNS Security manages your device's DNS configuration and does not collect personal information. DNS requests are handled by your selected provider under that provider's privacy policy. Encrypted DNS protects DNS queries; it does not make all browsing anonymous. Blocking malicious domains depends on the provider and profile you choose. AUTOMATE YOUR DNS Use Shortcuts or a compatible app to open a switch URL and select a DNS profile with your preferred network settings. Example: select google-DOH for Wi-Fi, with cellular disabled: dnsapp://switch?config=google-DOH&enableOnWifi=true&enableOnCellular=false Use the scheme for your installed app: • DNS Security Pro: dnssecuritypro:// • DNS Security: dnssecurity:// • Shared scheme: dnsapp:// Replace dnsapp in the example with your app's scheme. The requested profile must already exist in the app. Initial activation may require selecting DNS Security in iOS Settings.

About

Ads Blocker Privacy Protector

Enhance your Safari browsing experience by blocking ads and intrusive content. This tool speeds up website loading and protects your privacy without impacting device resources. It offers manual blocking for stubborn ads and localized rules for better effectiveness.

Highlights
  • Block browser web advertisements
  • Manual ad marking and removal
  • Block website jumps to apps
  • Prevent mining and malicious scripts
  • Localized blocking rules
  • Speeds up website loading
Features
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By extending Safari to block various advertisements and harassing content, it will not increase the burden of device resources and power. The application only provides filtering rules for Safari and does not modify web pages in any way. Safari knows in advance what content should be blocked, which greatly improves efficiency and speeds up website loading by an average of 2-3 times. Warm reminder, not all ads can be blocked. Some websites use special technology, and we cannot use the current features of the Safari content blocker to block their ads. FEATURES - [Tag it] With powerful manual mark blocking function, advertisements that cannot be blocked by rules can be marked and removed permanently, as long as they are visible, they can be removed. - [Powerful blocking rules] Block browser web advertisements, providing a fast and convenient Internet experience. - [Block Jumping] Block most unreasonable web pages and jump to the APP. - [Block mining and malicious scripts] Prevent malicious scripts from loading web pages and protect privacy. - [Multi-country localized blocking rules] Localized blocking rules for users in dozens of countries, the blocking is more accurate. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us in the app.

Screenshots

DNS Security Pro4 screens
Ads Blocker Privacy Protector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DNS Security Pro at every 2 days against Ads Blocker Privacy Protector's every 3 weeks. DNS Security Pro also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 64%). Ads Blocker Privacy Protector's advantage is ratings volume (111 vs 20) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DNS Security Pro costs $2.99 and Ads Blocker Privacy Protector $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ads Blocker Privacy Protector holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ads Blocker Privacy Protector has 111 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of DNS Security Pro's written reviews are positive against 64% of Ads Blocker Privacy Protector's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Security Pro ships an update every 2 days, Ads Blocker Privacy Protector every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DNS Security Pro versus Ads Blocker Privacy Protector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS Security ProAds Blocker Privacy Protector
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.3 (20 ratings)4.5 (111 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews — better63.9% of reviews
Number of ratings20111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHUNG-HO LEE嘉琪 曾

Customer experience

DNS Security Pro

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.2%

Ads Blocker Privacy Protector

All ratings112 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

DNS Security Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Ads Blocker Privacy Protector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNS Security Pro free?
DNS Security Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ads Blocker Privacy Protector free?
Ads Blocker Privacy Protector costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DNS Security Pro or Ads Blocker Privacy Protector?
Ads Blocker Privacy Protector is rated higher. DNS Security Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Ads Blocker Privacy Protector averages 4.5 from 111 ratings.
Do DNS Security Pro or Ads Blocker Privacy Protector have ads?
Neither DNS Security Pro nor Ads Blocker Privacy Protector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DNS Security Pro or Ads Blocker Privacy Protector?
DNS Security Pro ships an update every 2 days, and Ads Blocker Privacy Protector every 3 weeks. Most recently, DNS Security Pro was updated on November 7, 2026 and Ads Blocker Privacy Protector on November 7, 2026.

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