Encrypted DNS vs HYAS Protect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Encrypted DNS
Enhance your network browsing security with an extra layer of protection. This app blocks access to known cyber threats at the DNS level, utilizing threat intelligence from CERT-EE.
- Adds extra security layer
- Blocks known cyber threats
- DNS-level threat blocking
- Utilizes CERT-EE threat intelligence
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Encrypted DNS adds an extra layer of security on top of standard network protection. Leveraging CERT-EE's threat intelligence, it blocks access to cyber threats directly at the DNS level.
HYAS Protect
This app provides DNS-level protection for your devices, blocking threats before they can cause damage. It offers easy deployment and runs in the background, extending cloud security to your device. Effortlessly switch protection on and off with a prominent toggle.
- DNS-level threat protection
- Background agent operation
- Easy client deployment
- Company email registration
- Toggle on/off protection
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DNS-level protection means that your devices are protected even when connected to networks outside of your enterprise. Deployment is fast and easy. Simply download and install the client, enter your company email address to receive a registration code, and you’re ready to go! The agent runs constantly in the background, extending the HYAS Protect cloud to encapsulate your device. HYAS Protect’s advanced threat intelligence blocks threats before they can cause damage to your device, providing the peace of mind to get business done when and where you need to. A simple toggle button located prominently in the application’s home screen allows you to effortlessly switch the agent on and off as desired.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HYAS Protect at 5.0 against Encrypted DNS's 4.1. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HYAS Protect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively.
Encrypted DNS ships an update monthly, HYAS Protect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Encrypted DNS | HYAS Protect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RIA | HYAS Infosec Inc. |
Customer experience
Encrypted DNS
HYAS Protect
In-app purchases
Encrypted DNS
No in-app purchases
HYAS Protect
No in-app purchases
