Comparison

Secure DNS & Firewall vs LinkTrace

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

LinkTrace

Features
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LinkTrace is a controlled file distribution console for creators, freelancers, and small teams—not a cloud drive, and not a throwaway transfer tool. You do not need more storage. You need to know who downloaded your file—and the power to take the link back. WHO IT IS FOR • Designers, photographers, illustrators delivering proofs and finals to clients • Consultants, lawyers, and accountants sharing proposals, contracts, and quotes • Product, ops, and marketing teams distributing sensitive materials with rules • Anyone who needs password-protected links with expiry, limits, and traceability CORE FEATURES • Secure links: Recipients must enter a password before viewing or downloading • Per-recipient passwords: One file, multiple keys—each labeled (e.g., Tom, Jerry) so downloads map to a person • Expiry and limits: Set time windows and max download counts; optionally auto-delete when limits are hit • Instant control: Pause or revoke a link—access stops immediately • Access audit ledger: Timestamp, key label, IP, region, device, and pass/fail reason for every attempt • Dynamic watermarking: Semi-transparent stamps on images; audit headers on supported documents • Advanced rules: IP allowlists, country/region allowlists, and per-key device caps • Analytics dashboard: Download trends, device and geo breakdowns, recent activity • Downloader comments: Verified feedback tied to the password label used WHY NOT A CLOUD DRIVE OR WETransfer? Drives store files. Transfer tools optimize speed. LinkTrace optimizes control—rules, traceability, and revocation after you share. USE CASES • Send a mockup with a 72-hour window and 2 downloads, then auto-delete • Give each investor a unique password and see who accessed the deck • Pause a leaked link in one tap • Review a full access log when you need accountability Upload, set rules, share. LinkTrace—secure links you can limit, revoke, and trace. Privacy Policy and Terms are available in the app. A creator account and network connection are required. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.x2help.com/public/ios/paper2help/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Secure DNS & Firewall4 screens
LinkTrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinkTrace at none against Secure DNS & Firewall's 2. LinkTrace also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 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. LinkTrace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Secure DNS & Firewall versus LinkTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure DNS & FirewallLinkTrace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFlinteger LLC世伟 马

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

LinkTrace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secure DNS & Firewall free?
Secure DNS & Firewall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LinkTrace free?
LinkTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Secure DNS & Firewall or LinkTrace have ads?
Neither Secure DNS & Firewall nor LinkTrace shows ads.

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