Comparison

Secure DNS & Firewall vs DOHzel

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

Head to head
About

Secure DNS & Firewall

Encrypts DNS queries for enhanced privacy and security. It blocks ads, trackers, and malicious sites with customizable rules, offering a safer browsing experience. View your DNS query history for insights and control.

Highlights
  • Encrypted DNS over HTTPS (DoH)
  • Customizable domain block list
  • Predefined blocked categories
  • App and service blocking
  • DNS query history
  • Ad and tracker blocking
Features
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DNS Firewall encrypts all DNS queries across all networks to ensure secure DNS queries and protect your privacy. With customized rules, it also helps protect against certain phishing and malware attacks, blocks ads and trackers, and provides a safer and cleaner network environment. ## Features ### Security DNS Firewall offers a DNS over HTTPS (DoH) service to immediately protect your DNS privacy and safeguard against DNS manipulation, a cyber attack that can block access to news sites, social media platforms, and messaging apps. ### Customizable Firewall You can add domains to the block list, including subdomains, and customize it to fit your needs. ### Predefined Blocked Categories We maintain and update predefined blocked categories, such as known malicious and phishing domains, several times a day to keep the block list data up-to-date. ### App/Service Blocking You have the option to block selected apps and services. ### Your DNS query history - Offers clear insights into your network queries. You can block or allow domains with a single tap. - Displays the domains you're visiting, the blocked domains, and the reason for the block (e.g., ad, malicious). - Shows the most recent DNS queries on your device via a timeline. - DNS query history is private and can only be accessed by you. - Can be turned off, in which case the server won't save any query data. # Privacy We are fully committed to data security and privacy. DNS Firewall is in return protecting your own privacy. Your data is fully under your control. - We don’t track your usage of DNS Firewall. There are no cookies, advertisements and analytics. - DNS Firewall is designed to be used anonymously. We do not ask for any email, phone or personal information to use our app. - We do not (and will never) sell or share any of the data submitted directly or indirectly by our users with any person or entity. # Subscription - Subscription is needed to use our service. - 14-day free trial requires activation of subscription $1.49/month or $12.99/year. - Payment will be charged to Apple account at confirmation of purchase. - Cancel in your Apple account before end of trial to avoid payment. After trial, your subscription will start and renew automatically monthly, unless cancelled. - 14-day trial is valid for one subscription only.

About

DOHzel

This app provides real-time threat detection and web protection to safeguard your device from viruses, adware, and espionage attempts. It also enhances privacy by cleaning sensitive information, ensuring your personal data remains secure while browsing.

Highlights
  • Real-time threat detection
  • Web threat protection
  • Proactive adware defense
  • Privacy enhancement
  • Virus scanning
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Enjoy unrivalled security with DOHzel, your trusted companion for iOS. Whether you're surfing on a public Wi-Fi network or your home network, DOHzel guarantees your security and privacy. Key Features: 1. Real-time Threat Detection: DOHzel constantly scans for viruses and threats, providing you with real-time protection against online dangers. 2. Web Threat Protection: Protect yourself from a wide range of web threats, from common viruses to sophisticated espionage attempts. DOHzel has your back. 3. Proactive Adware Defense: Say goodbye to annoying Adware. DOHzel takes proactive measures to keep your device clean and efficient. 4. Privacy Enhancement: We clean up sensitive information that could compromise your privacy, ensuring your personal data stays in safe hands. Download DOHzel now and take control of your digital security. Stay one step ahead of online threats and browse with confidence

Screenshots

Secure DNS & Firewall4 screens
DOHzel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Secure DNS & Firewall at 4.0 against DOHzel's 3.3. Secure DNS & Firewall also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 50%) and ratings volume (22 vs 3). DOHzel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Secure DNS & Firewall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. DOHzel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secure DNS & Firewall holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure DNS & Firewall has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Secure DNS & Firewall's written reviews are positive against 50% of DOHzel's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Secure DNS & Firewall versus DOHzel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure DNS & FirewallDOHzel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (22 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlinteger LLCHafnova SA

Customer experience

Secure DNS & Firewall

All ratings22 ratings
Positive68.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative25.0%

DOHzel

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Secure DNS & Firewall

Subscriptions2
  • DNSS Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • DNSS Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$12.991 Year
None

DOHzel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secure DNS & Firewall free?
Secure DNS & Firewall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DOHzel free?
DOHzel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Secure DNS & Firewall or DOHzel?
Secure DNS & Firewall is rated higher. Secure DNS & Firewall averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while DOHzel averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Secure DNS & Firewall or DOHzel have ads?
Neither Secure DNS & Firewall nor DOHzel shows ads.

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