DNS Security vs Unicorn Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Unicorn Pro
This app offers advanced privacy and ad blocking across your device. It protects against malicious requests, phishing sites, and unwanted ads, enhancing browsing speed and battery life. Some features require sign-in for full protection.
- Safari protection
- DNS protection
- DPI protection
- Blocks malicious ads and phishing sites
- Improves page loading speed
- Enhances battery life
- Customizable blocking rules
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Unicorn Pro is a privacy & ad blocking service developed with years of technology. It protects you from malicious requests and annoying ads that threaten you, including privacy collectors, phishing sites, and irrelevant ads. The app provides free features by default, but some features require you to log in to use. ■ Key features - Safari protection(requires sign-in) - DNS protection(requires sign-in) - DPI protection(basic feature) ■ How is it different from the existing Unicorn(Safari extension)? - Adds advanced blocking rules to block tricky ads that were difficult to block in Unicorn(Safari extension). - DNS protection protects requests from all apps, not just Safari, against privacy harvesters, malicious requests, and more. - DPI protection improves security by hiding some information about the sites you access so that third parties don't know what you're doing. ■ Features Safari Protection(requires sign-in) - Blocks banner ads, pop-up ads, personal information collectors, adult ads, and forced redirect ads. - Blocks malicious ads and phishing sites. - Improves page loading speed (up to 3 times faster) - Save money on your phone bill by blocking ad data (up to 4x savings) - 21% increase in battery life (source: New York Times) - You can block specific URLs directly or hide elements through user rules. - Unicorn ad blocker comes with 27+ popular filters and powerful ad blocking features. - Advanced blocking rules support for tricky ad blockers DNS Protection (requires sign-in) - DNS protection lets you choose a built-in DNS server or add your own. - You can view the protected results of your DNS requests in detail on the Activity tab. - Protective filters help keep you safe from malicious requests, privacy harvesters, phishing sites, and more. DPI protection (default feature) - Enhances security by hiding some information to prevent third parties from knowing which sites you access. * Privacy Policy: https://getunicorn.app/privacy-policy * Terms of Use: https://getunicorn.app/terms-condition
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DNS Security at 4.8 against Unicorn Pro's 4.2. DNS Security also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 38%) and ratings volume (72 vs 18). Unicorn Pro's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. DNS Security sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Unicorn Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DNS Security holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of DNS Security's written reviews are positive against 38% of Unicorn Pro's.
DNS Security ships an update every 3 weeks, Unicorn Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DNS Security | Unicorn Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (72 ratings) — better | 4.2 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 38.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 72 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHUNG-HO LEE | Unicorn Soft, Inc. |
Customer experience
DNS Security
Unicorn Pro
In-app purchases
DNS Security
- Unlock Pro features$1.99
Unicorn Pro
- Personal Plan : Lifetime$12.99








