DNS Security Pro vs QRectly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DNS Security Pro
Encrypt your DNS queries to protect your online privacy. Choose your preferred DNS provider and manage settings easily. Advanced tools are included from the start, with no extra purchases required.
- DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT)
- Choose from built-in DNS provider profiles
- Create custom DoH and DoT profiles
- Apply DNS settings to Wi-Fi, cellular, or both
- Compare DNS profile response times
- Automate DNS profile switching with Shortcuts
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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 providers including Cloudflare, Google, and AdGuard. • 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. • Download updates to built-in DNS profiles. • 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. Choose your DNS. Control your settings. Add privacy to every lookup that uses your encrypted DNS configuration.
QRectly
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QRectly is a native iOS application for scanning and creating QR codes and barcodes for everyday and professional use. It supports over 15 code formats, including all standard 1D and 2D (matrix) formats. The app can also read data from HIBC, GS1 DataBar, and DataMatrix codes, which are widely used in retail, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing and rarely supported by other apps. The app is built with SwiftUI and works out of the box with no additional setup. It is optimized for low power consumption. At under 10 MB, it is one of the lightest code scanner apps available on iOS. No tracking, no ads, no registration, and no internet connection required. ≡≡≡ KEY FEATURES ≡≡≡ • Broad format support including rMQR and Micro QR • GS1 Healthcare and HIBC code support for medical devices and pharmaceuticals • Decode and validate data encoded with GS1 Application Identifiers (AI) • Battery-optimized scanning engine • Quick Mode for high-volume scanning • Works out of box (no configuration required) • One-tap CSV export of your results • Add notes and (status) labels to any scanned code • 100% offline • No ads ≡≡≡ SUPPORTED CODES: SCANNER ≡≡≡ • 2D: QR, Micro QR, rMQR (Rectangular Micro QR), Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, MicroPDF417 • Barcodes (1D): EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, ITF, Codabar, DataBar Expanded • ID & Driver’s License (AAMVA, PDF417): Supports compliant US and Canadian IDs and driver’s licenses • Boarding Pass: Bar Coded Boarding Pass (BCBP, IATA Resolution 792) ≡≡≡ NATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE GS1 & HIBC STANDARD ≡≡≡ • Reads GS1 DataMatrix, GS1 DataBar and GS1 Digital Link URI codes • Reads HIBC (Health Industry Bar Code) codes, the healthcare standard from HIBCC • Decodes GTIN, batch/lot, expiry date, serial number, UDI (Unique Device Identification) and other detailed product information from a scanned code • Shows warnings directly on the scan result for expired items, upcoming expiration dates, and production dates set in the future • GS1 Code Inspector: Validate syntax and semantic rules inside code contents with checksum, field and expiry date checks ≡≡≡ USE CASES ≡≡≡ • Industry: inventory tracking, warehouse logistics, asset tagging, sample tracking, equipment identification • Health: patient wristbands, medication verification • Travel: boarding passes, luggage tags, hotel check-in codes, transport tickets ≡≡≡ SUPPORTED CODES: GENERATOR ≡≡≡ QR Code, Wi-Fi QR, Data Matrix, PDF417, Code 128 Export as PNG, SVG, or PDF for printing or sharing ≡≡≡ PRIVATE BY DESIGN ≡≡≡ • GDPR compliant • All data stored locally on device • No cloud storage • No internet connection required • No analytics or telemetry • No tracking Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qrectly.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DNS Security Pro at $1.99 against QRectly's $9.99. DNS Security Pro also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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
DNS Security Pro costs $1.99 and QRectly $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DNS Security Pro ships an update every 2 days, QRectly every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | DNS Security Pro | QRectly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHUNG-HO LEE | Maciej Bis |
In-app purchases
DNS Security Pro
No in-app purchases
QRectly
No in-app purchases









