Comparison

DNS Security vs HTTPS Guard Pro

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 Pro

Bypass internet restrictions and enjoy anonymity without slowdowns. This app protects your personal information and blocks intrusive ads using DNS-based filtering. It offers a secure, encrypted connection and allows for custom DNS settings.

Highlights
  • Bypass internet restrictions without slowdowns
  • Complete anonymity and data protection
  • Block intrusive ads via DNS
  • Maintain secure HTTPS connections
  • Protect SNI field information
  • Change DNS settings (customizable)
Features
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Bypass internet without slowdowns, you can enjoy a free Internet, complete anonymity, so satisfying your needs quickly and simply. You can 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 Pro was created by Redev and allows you to bypass internet without slowing down, protect your personal information, access sites, and block intrusive ads. Representative functions 1. Maintain a secure connection with encrypted data transmission via HTTPS connection. 2. Protect HTTPS SNI field information. 3. HTTP/HTTPS all field information. 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 based on DNS. Bypass 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. But, HTTPS Guard Pro is designed to bypass with protect field information, by 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 DNS blocking. Originally, when requesting an advertisement, DNS is requested, and then the DNS packet is analyzed and the advertisement request packet is blocked. So, if there is an ad name that is blocked by the HTTPS guard among the ads requested from device, it can be blocked. Enjoy 100% strong SNI protection-based HTTP/HTTPS bypass service and DNS-based ad blocking service at HTTPS Guard Pro!

Screenshots

DNS Security4 screens
HTTPS Guard Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DNS Security at Free against HTTPS Guard Pro's $2.99. DNS Security also leads on ratings volume (72 vs 14). HTTPS Guard Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support 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

DNS Security is free to download; HTTPS Guard Pro costs $2.99 up front. DNS Security sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HTTPS Guard Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DNS Security against 4.7 for HTTPS Guard Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DNS Security has 72 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of DNS Security's written reviews are positive against 100% of HTTPS Guard Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Security ships an update every 3 weeks, HTTPS Guard Pro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DNS Security versus HTTPS Guard Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS SecurityHTTPS Guard Pro
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (72 ratings) — better4.7 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB77 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 Pro

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DNS Security

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro features$1.99
None

HTTPS Guard Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNS Security free?
DNS Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTTPS Guard Pro free?
HTTPS Guard Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DNS Security or HTTPS Guard Pro?
DNS Security is rated higher. DNS Security averages 4.8 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while HTTPS Guard Pro averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do DNS Security or HTTPS Guard Pro have ads?
Neither DNS Security nor HTTPS Guard Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DNS Security or HTTPS Guard Pro?
DNS Security ships an update every 3 weeks, and HTTPS Guard Pro every 10 days. Most recently, DNS Security was updated on October 6, 2026 and HTTPS Guard Pro on September 23, 2026.

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