Comparison

DNS Security vs HTTPS Guard

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

HTTPS Guard

Bypass internet censorship and access any website without slowdowns. This app offers complete anonymity and protects your personal information. It also features an ad blocker for intrusive advertisements across various formats.

Highlights
  • Bypass site censorship
  • Maintain secure HTTPS connections
  • Protect SNI and HTTP/HTTPS field information
  • Change DNS settings
  • Block intrusive advertisements in Safari
  • Local VPN for faster bypassing
Features
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Bypass site censorship, you can enjoy a free Internet, complete anonymity, and access any site without slowdowns, satisfying your needs quickly and simply. You can access all sites without any obstruction and protect your personal information. Additionally, you can block intrusive advertisements such as banner advertisements, full-page advertisements, reward advertisements, and kidnapping advertisements based on DNS. HTTPS Guard was created by Redev and allows you to bypass censorship without slowing down, protect your personal information, access all sites, and block intrusive ads. Representative functions 1. Maintain a secure connection with encrypted data transmission via HTTPS connection 2. HTTPS SNI field information protection 3. HTTP/HTTPS all field information protection 4. Change DNS (system default, 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8, Custom DNS) 5. Protect data transmission packets in all app webs 6. Block advertisements in Safari Bypass censorship without slowdowns? Yes. Common VPN bypass apps are created to target users from all countries and actually place VPN servers in other countries to protect your data. HTTPS Guard is designed to bypass censorship in certain countries, so it processes your data with a local VPN. In other words, unlike an external VPN, a local VPN does not require a long-distance connection to an external server, so there is no slowdown in speed. Can block ads? Yes. Blocks ads based on Safari content blocker. Enjoy 100% strong SNI protection-based HTTP/HTTPS bypass service and ad blocking service at HTTPS Guard!

Screenshots

DNS Security4 screens
HTTPS Guard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HTTPS Guard at none against DNS Security's 1. HTTPS Guard also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). DNS Security's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. HTTPS Guard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DNS Security holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 211 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of DNS Security's written reviews are positive against 63% of HTTPS Guard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Security ships an update every 3 weeks, HTTPS Guard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DNS Security versus HTTPS Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS SecurityHTTPS Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (72 ratings) — better4.5 (211 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings72211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHUNG-HO LEERedev Inc.

Customer experience

DNS Security

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

HTTPS Guard

All ratings211 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DNS Security

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro features$1.99
None

HTTPS Guard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNS Security free?
DNS Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTTPS Guard free?
HTTPS Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DNS Security or HTTPS Guard?
DNS Security is rated higher. DNS Security averages 4.8 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while HTTPS Guard averages 4.5 from 211 ratings.
Do DNS Security or HTTPS Guard have ads?
HTTPS Guard shows ads; DNS Security does not.
Which is updated more often, DNS Security or HTTPS Guard?
DNS Security ships an update every 3 weeks, and HTTPS Guard every 2 weeks. Most recently, DNS Security was updated on October 6, 2026 and HTTPS Guard on October 7, 2026.

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