Comparison

DNS Security Pro vs HTTPS Guard Pro

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

HTTPS Guard Pro

Bypass internet restrictions and enjoy anonymity without slowdowns. This app protects your personal information and blocks intrusive ads using DNS-based filtering. It offers a secure, encrypted connection and allows for custom DNS settings.

Highlights
  • Bypass internet restrictions without slowdowns
  • Complete anonymity and data protection
  • Block intrusive ads via DNS
  • Maintain secure HTTPS connections
  • Protect SNI field information
  • Change DNS settings (customizable)
Features
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Bypass internet without slowdowns, you can enjoy a free Internet, complete anonymity, so satisfying your needs quickly and simply. You can protect your personal information. Additionally, you can block intrusive advertisements such as banner advertisements, full-page advertisements, reward advertisements, and kidnapping advertisements based on DNS. HTTPS Guard Pro was created by Redev and allows you to bypass internet without slowing down, protect your personal information, access sites, and block intrusive ads. Representative functions 1. Maintain a secure connection with encrypted data transmission via HTTPS connection. 2. Protect HTTPS SNI field information. 3. HTTP/HTTPS all field information. 4. Change DNS (system default, 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8, Custom DNS). 5. Protect data transmission packets in all app webs. 6. Block advertisements based on DNS. Bypass without slowdowns? Yes. Common VPN bypass apps are created to target users from all countries and actually place VPN servers in other countries to protect your data. But, HTTPS Guard Pro is designed to bypass with protect field information, by processes your data with a local VPN. In other words, unlike an external VPN, a local VPN does not require a long-distance connection to an external server, so there is no slowdown in speed. Can block ads? Yes. Blocks ads based on DNS blocking. Originally, when requesting an advertisement, DNS is requested, and then the DNS packet is analyzed and the advertisement request packet is blocked. So, if there is an ad name that is blocked by the HTTPS guard among the ads requested from device, it can be blocked. Enjoy 100% strong SNI protection-based HTTP/HTTPS bypass service and DNS-based ad blocking service at HTTPS Guard Pro!

Screenshots

DNS Security Pro4 screens
HTTPS Guard Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HTTPS Guard Pro at 4.7 against DNS Security Pro's 4.3. HTTPS Guard Pro also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). DNS Security Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). On price, ratings volume, 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

DNS Security Pro costs $2.99 and HTTPS Guard Pro $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTTPS Guard Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of DNS Security Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of HTTPS Guard Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Security Pro ships an update every 2 days, HTTPS Guard Pro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DNS Security Pro versus HTTPS Guard Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS Security ProHTTPS Guard Pro
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.3 (20 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB77 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperCHUNG-HO LEERedev Inc.

Customer experience

DNS Security Pro

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

HTTPS Guard Pro

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DNS Security Pro

No in-app purchases

None

HTTPS Guard Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNS Security Pro free?
DNS Security Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTTPS Guard Pro free?
HTTPS Guard Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DNS Security Pro or HTTPS Guard Pro?
HTTPS Guard Pro is rated higher. DNS Security Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while HTTPS Guard Pro averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do DNS Security Pro or HTTPS Guard Pro have ads?
Neither DNS Security Pro nor HTTPS Guard Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DNS Security Pro or HTTPS Guard Pro?
DNS Security Pro ships an update every 2 days, and HTTPS Guard Pro every 10 days. Most recently, DNS Security Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and HTTPS Guard Pro on October 30, 2026.

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