Barence vs Remote for AdGuard DNS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barence
Effortlessly manage your smart home devices, including lights, temperature, and security systems, all from a single application. Share access with family members and automate tasks with timers for a more convenient living experience.
- Complete home control
- Manage multiple devices
- Set timers for functions
- Share devices with family
- Quick and easy connection
Read full descriptionHide full description
Barence: Life has never been Easier 1. Complete home control of Lights, Temperature, Door Lock, Camera Bell and more... 2. Control multiple devices with one App 3. Set timer to perform multiple functions 4. One tap to share devices among family members 5. Quick and Easy connection. 6. smart life, smart living
Remote for AdGuard DNS
Easily manage your AdGuard DNS setup with this native iOS app. Quickly toggle protection, view detailed statistics like top blocked domains, and manage servers and devices. Features include a searchable query log, Home Screen widgets, and Siri Shortcuts integration.
- Toggle protection for servers and devices
- View DNS statistics and query logs
- Manage server and device settings
- Home Screen widgets
- Siri Shortcuts support
- Live DNS Log
Read full descriptionHide full description
Take control of your AdGuard DNS setup from anywhere. Monitor DNS activity as it happens, inspect blocked requests, and adjust protection for servers and devices—all from a fast, native iOS app. *See What Your Network Is Doing* Follow requests in real time with Live Log, search your Query Log, and inspect detailed request and response information. Find the answers you need without digging through a web dashboard. *Control Protection in Seconds* Enable or disable protection for an entire server or fine-tune settings for individual devices. Manage blocklist filtering, user rules, parental control, and browsing security. Siri Shortcuts make common actions even faster. *Understand Your DNS Traffic* Explore clear statistics for your DNS activity, including top domains and destinations, and see what is being blocked at a glance. *Manage Servers and Devices* Add or edit servers, update device details, and keep important DNS settings within easy reach. *Built for Apple Devices* Enjoy a truly native iOS experience built with SwiftUI, plus Home Screen widgets for quick actions and status updates. Features: • Toggle protection for servers and individual devices • Control blocklist filtering, user rules, parental control, and browsing security • View basic and advanced DNS statistics • Search the Query Log with filters and detailed request information • Monitor requests in real time with Live Log • Use Home Screen widgets for quick actions and status • Automate common actions with Siri Shortcuts How it works: 1. Connect your AdGuard DNS account. 2. Select a server or device. 3. Monitor activity, review statistics, and manage protection. Remote for AdGuard DNS is an independent, third-party app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by AdGuard. An AdGuard DNS account is required. Learn more about AdGuard DNS at https://adguard-dns.io/.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Barence at Free against Remote for AdGuard DNS's $2.99. Barence also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Remote for AdGuard DNS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Barence is free to download; Remote for AdGuard DNS costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barence ships an update every 26 months, Remote for AdGuard DNS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barence | Remote for AdGuard DNS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 81.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vitre Vario Inc | RocketScience IT |
Customer experience
Barence
Remote for AdGuard DNS
In-app purchases
Barence
No in-app purchases
Remote for AdGuard DNS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Barence free?
Is Remote for AdGuard DNS free?
Do Barence or Remote for AdGuard DNS have ads?
Which is updated more often, Barence or Remote for AdGuard DNS?
Other comparisons
