Comparison

DNS Security vs VSL101 Update

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 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 • 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. 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

VSL101 Update

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Update the VSL101 firmware tools using BLE

Screenshots

DNS Security4 screens
VSL101 Update4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VSL101 Update at none against DNS Security's 1. VSL101 Update also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). DNS Security's advantage is device support. On price 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. VSL101 Update asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DNS Security versus VSL101 Update: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS SecurityVSL101 Update
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (72 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings72 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHUNG-HO LEEVITALSIGNS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DNS Security

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro features$1.99
None

VSL101 Update

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNS Security free?
DNS Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VSL101 Update free?
VSL101 Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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