Comparison

DNS Security vs Net Optimizer

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

Head to head
About

DNS Security

This app encrypts your DNS queries using DoH and DoT protocols to enhance online privacy and security. It prevents eavesdropping and data manipulation by securing the translation of domain names to IP addresses. Choose from trusted providers or configure your own server for a safer browsing experience.

Highlights
  • DNS over HTTPS (DoH) support
  • DNS over TLS (DoT) support
  • No VPN configuration needed
  • Configurable custom DNS servers
  • Privacy-focused, no user data collection
  • Choice of trusted DNS providers
  • Supports custom URL schemes for automation
Features
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Make your DNS private. DNS Security 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. DNS SECURITY OR DNS SECURITY PRO? DNS Security includes the everyday DNS controls above at no cost. It offers an optional Pro in-app purchase for the advanced features below. DNS Security Pro is the paid edition. It includes the same everyday DNS controls plus these advanced features from the start: PRO FEATURES (IN APP PURCHASE) • 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. The difference is advanced control: both editions support encrypted DNS. You can unlock the Pro tools inside DNS Security or choose DNS Security Pro with those tools already included. 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 With Pro, 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.

About

Net Optimizer

This app optimizes your internet connection by finding and connecting to the fastest DNS server available. It helps improve web surfing speeds and reduces lag and latency for online gaming.

Highlights
  • Find fastest DNS server
  • Improve web surfing speed
  • Reduce gaming lag and latency
  • Automatic network optimization
  • Supports mobile data and WiFi
  • Wide range of DNS server support
Features
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What is the benefit of Net Optimizer? - Find & Connect the fastest DNS server based on your location & network. - Improve web surfing speed with faster response time. - Fix lag and reduce latency (ping time) on online games for a better gaming experience. Features - Just one touch to find & connect the fastest DNS server to improve your connection. - Automatically detect connection changes and optimize the network. - Works for both mobile data (3G/4G/5G) and WiFi connection - Supports many different DNS Servers (Cloudflare, Level3, Verisign, Google, DNS Watch, Comodo Secure, OpenDNS, SafeDNS, OpenNIC, SmartViper, Dyn, FreeDNS, Alternate DNS, Yandex DNS, UncensoredDNS, puntCAT, and more) How it works? If you have a high-speed Internet connection but notice that your web browsing speed isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be, then your problem may lie in the DNS. By optimizing your device's DNS records, you can find the fastest routes for your data packets to take when traveling the Internet. It won’t boost to your download/upload speed, but in some cases it can result in quite a noticeable improvement in web browsing time. At times, you may experience slow hiccups while trying to use the internet from your device. Sometimes, these problems can be attributed to your provider's DNS settings because your ISP may not always have the best DNS server speeds. Your default DNS server directly affects how fast you’ll be able to connect to a website. So choosing the fastest server according to your location will help speed up browsing. With Net Optimizer, you can find the fastest DNS server and connect to it with just one touch! So your browsing speed and gaming experience (ping and latency) can be improved. (But you should remember that DNS settings will not affect your internet download / upload speed but response time) Results Test results showed a 132.1 percent improvement from using Google's DNS servers over using the stock DNS servers, but in real world usage, it might not be exactly that much faster. Still, this one tweak might get you finally feeling like you have a blazing connection to the internet! Privacy Policy: https://apps.bgn.capital/privacy.html Terms Of Use: https://apps.bgn.capital/terms.html

Screenshots

DNS Security4 screens
Net Optimizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DNS Security at none against Net Optimizer's shown. DNS Security also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Net Optimizer's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 72) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. DNS Security sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Net Optimizer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DNS Security holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Net Optimizer has 3.1K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of DNS Security's written reviews are positive against 70% of Net Optimizer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DNS Security versus Net Optimizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS SecurityNet Optimizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (72 ratings) — better4.6 (3.1K ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews70.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings723.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHUNG-HO LEEAli Burak Goncu

Customer experience

DNS Security

All ratings72 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%

Net Optimizer

All ratings3,101 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative26.5%

Bugs and requests

DNS Security

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Net Optimizer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customization options
  • Better server selection
  • Improved compatibility with different devices

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DNS Security

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro features$1.99
3 purchases

Net Optimizer

Subscriptions3
  • Net Optimizer 1 Month Premium$5.991 Month
  • Net Optimizer 3 Day Free Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Net Optimizer 1 Year Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is DNS Security free?
DNS Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Net Optimizer free?
Net Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DNS Security or Net Optimizer?
DNS Security is rated higher. DNS Security averages 4.8 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Net Optimizer averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.
Do DNS Security or Net Optimizer have ads?
Net Optimizer shows ads; DNS Security does not.
Which is updated more often, DNS Security or Net Optimizer?
DNS Security ships an update every 3 weeks, and Net Optimizer every 3 weeks. Most recently, DNS Security was updated on September 23, 2026 and Net Optimizer on September 22, 2026.

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