Comparison

Encrypted DNS vs NS3

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Adds extra security layer
  • Blocks known cyber threats
  • DNS-level threat blocking
  • Utilizes CERT-EE threat intelligence
Features
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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.

About

NS3

This app automatically intercepts and encrypts all DNS requests using various modern protocols for enhanced privacy and security. It provides real-time monitoring of app internet activity, offering a simple, user-friendly experience to protect your online traffic.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive protocol support (DoH, DoH3, DoT, DoQ, DNSCrypt)
  • Automatic DNS request interception
  • Enhanced internet privacy and security
  • Real-time DNS activity monitor
  • Simple, one-click operation
Features
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Comprehensive Protocol Support: NS3 supports Plain DNS, DNS over HTTPS (DoH), DNS over HTTP/3 (DoH3), DNS over TLS (DoT), DNS over QUIC (DoQ), DNSCrypt, and Anonymized DNS. Ensure your internet traffic is encrypted and secure, protecting you from potential threats and prying eyes. Automatic Interception: Say goodbye to the hassle of manual DNS configuration. NS3 automatically intercepts all DNS requests from the system resolver and installed apps, seamlessly managing your DNS traffic. Enhanced Privacy and Security: With support for modern DNS protocols, NS3 ensures your DNS queries are encrypted, reducing the risk of eavesdropping and data interception. DNS Activity Monitor: Stay informed about app activities in real-time. NS3 makes it easy to monitor and manage how your apps interact with the internet, giving you greater control over your data usage and privacy. Ease of Use: NS3 is designed for simplicity. Install the app, click start, and let NS3 handle the rest. No technical expertise required.

Screenshots

Encrypted DNS4 screens
NS33 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Encrypted DNS at 4.1 against NS3's 3.0. Encrypted DNS also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2). NS3's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Encrypted DNS holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Encrypted DNS versus NS3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncrypted DNSNS3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRIADef24 Inc

Customer experience

Encrypted DNS

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

NS3

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Encrypted DNS

No in-app purchases

None

NS3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Encrypted DNS free?
Encrypted DNS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NS3 free?
NS3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Encrypted DNS or NS3?
Encrypted DNS is rated higher. Encrypted DNS averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while NS3 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Encrypted DNS or NS3 have ads?
Neither Encrypted DNS nor NS3 shows ads.

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