Comparison

DNS Security vs GearUP Router

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

Head to head
About

DNS Security

Enhance your online privacy by encrypting your DNS queries using DoH and DoT protocols. Choose your preferred DNS provider and manage settings easily without needing a VPN. Offers both free and advanced Pro features for comprehensive control.

Highlights
  • Encrypt DNS queries with DoH/DoT
  • Choose built-in DNS profiles
  • Manage DNS settings easily
  • Apply settings to Wi-Fi/cellular
  • Create custom DoH/DoT profiles (Pro)
  • Compare DNS response times (Pro)
Features
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Make your DNS private. Start with DNS Security. 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 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. 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 • 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. 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.

About

GearUP Router

Optimize your online gaming experience on console and PC. This app helps reduce lag, stabilize connections, and improve performance through smart routing and real-time metrics. It offers one-tap game boosts and flexible deployment options.

Highlights
  • One-tap Game Boost
  • Smart Geo-Routing
  • Geofencing Controls
  • Real-time Metrics
  • Dual Modes (HYPEREV or GearUP router)
  • Easy Setup
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Improve your online gaming experience now with GearUP Router. With this app you can connect to HYPEREV and router plugin to reduce network latency. GearUP Router delivers a one-click network optimization experience. Whether you’re playing on PC, console, or mobile, simply pair it with HYPEREV or one of our partner routers (for example ASUS, ZTE, and more) to quickly improve connection stability, optimize NAT, and — with advanced features like intelligent geographic routing and geofencing — achieve optimized connections to global servers. What GearUP Router can do: 1. One-click game acceleration Say goodbye to complex network configuration. With a visual interface you can click to select the target game and server, easily reducing latency spikes. 2. Extensive game support Fortnite, the NBA 2K series, the EA FC series, Brawl Stars, and more — over 2,500 console, PC, and mobile games to choose from, each of which can be precisely optimized. 3. Intelligent geographic routing Smart traffic recognition and real-time node switching: GearUP Router will automatically connect to recommended regions or allocate the best network path based on the server you choose. 4. Geofencing control GearUP Router supports setting preferred regions and blocked ranges to help you avoid frequent server switching. Its innovative map design makes it easy to lock onto server regions. 5. Dual mode GearUP Router can pair with HYPEREV (auxiliary router) and also supports connection to partner routers. It currently supports some models from ASUS and ZTE, with more models and brands to be added later. 6. Real-time metrics Latency, jitter, and packet loss are tracked in real time, allowing you to monitor network status at any time during gameplay. About Subscriptions Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal date. You can easily manage and cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. You can read the subscription terms here: - https://www.gearupbooster.com/license/console-user-agreement.html - https://www.gearupbooster.com/license/console-privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

DNS Security4 screens
GearUP Router3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DNS Security at 4.8 against GearUP Router's 4.4. DNS Security also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). GearUP Router's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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

Both are free to download. DNS Security sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GearUP Router sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 69 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of DNS Security's written reviews are positive against 87% of GearUP Router's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Security ships an update every 2 days, GearUP Router fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DNS Security versus GearUP Router: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS SecurityGearUP Router
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (72 ratings) — better4.4 (69 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews86.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72 — better69
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHUNG-HO LEEGearUP Portal PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

DNS Security

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

GearUP Router

All ratings68 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DNS Security

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro features$1.99
7 purchases

GearUP Router

Subscriptions5
  • 1-Month Subscription2 variants$9.991 Month
  • 3-Month Subscription2 variants$24.993 Months
  • 12-Month Subscription3 Days trial$79.991 Year
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  • 12-Month Subscription1 Year trial$79.991 Year
  • 12-Month Subscription2 variants$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • 30-day Membership$9.99
  • 90-day Membership$24.99

Questions

Is DNS Security free?
DNS Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GearUP Router free?
GearUP Router is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DNS Security or GearUP Router?
DNS Security is rated higher. DNS Security averages 4.8 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while GearUP Router averages 4.4 from 69 ratings.
Do DNS Security or GearUP Router have ads?
Neither DNS Security nor GearUP Router shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DNS Security or GearUP Router?
DNS Security ships an update every 2 days, and GearUP Router fortnightly. Most recently, DNS Security was updated on November 7, 2026 and GearUP Router on November 3, 2026.

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