Comparison

Cylonix vs DNS Forge

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

Head to head
About

Cylonix

This open-source solution offers secure network access using WireGuard technology. It provides advanced firewall services and software-defined WAN routing for mesh VPN networks. The platform is deployable via Kubernetes.

Highlights
  • Open source secure access service edge
  • WireGuard mesh VPN technology
  • Cilium-based firewall services
  • VPP-based software defined WAN routing
  • Kubernetes deployment system
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Cylonix provides open source secure access service edge solution including the controller. It uses WireGuard® technology as the mesh service, leveraging the Tailscale® design. For edge WireGuard aggregation and exit nodes, it offers Cilium® based firewall services and VPP-based software defined WAN routing and routed mesh VPN networks. The platform also includes a Kubernetes-based open source deployment system.

About

DNS Forge

Encrypt your DNS queries to protect your online privacy from your ISP, carrier, and network administrators. Choose from multiple trusted providers or add your own, and utilize a suite of network diagnostic tools. Customize rules for when encrypted DNS is active and sync settings across devices.

Highlights
  • Encrypts DNS queries via HTTPS/TLS
  • Select from 6 trusted DNS providers
  • Add custom DoH/DoT endpoints
  • 10 built-in network diagnostic tools
  • Smart network rules for DNS application
  • iCloud sync for custom profiles
  • Home screen widgets and Shortcuts integration
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DNS Forge encrypts every DNS query on your iPhone, stopping your ISP, carrier, and network admin from seeing what you look up. No VPN required. No monthly fees. One tap to activate. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Every site you visit starts with a DNS query. Normally, those queries leave your device in plain text, fully visible to whoever runs your network. DNS Forge routes them over HTTPS or TLS so your browsing stays private. 6 TRUSTED PROVIDERS Six privacy-focused resolvers, pre-configured and ready: • Cloudflare: Fast, no-log DNS • Cloudflare Family: Blocks malware and adult content • AdGuard DNS: Blocks ads and trackers at the DNS level • AdGuard Family: Adds parental controls and Safe Search • Mullvad DNS: From the makers of Mullvad VPN, zero logs • Quad9: Blocks malicious domains, non-profit operated Or add your own — NextDNS, ControlD, or any DoH or DoT endpoint, including self-hosted resolvers. 10 DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS A full network toolkit, built in: • DNS Resolver Test: Confirm your resolver is active • Hijack Detector: 5-step canary check for MITM and hijacking • Benchmark: Real round-trip latency, ranked fastest to slowest • DNS Lookup: Query any domain, any record type • My IP: Public IP address and geolocation • Reverse DNS: Host lookup for any IP address • WHOIS / RDAP: Domain registration and ownership data • Domain Certificate: TLS certificate details for any site • Cert Inspector: Verify your resolver's own TLS certificate chain • HTTP Headers: Inspect response headers for any URL SMART NETWORK RULES Apply encrypted DNS exactly where you want it - always on, Wi-Fi only, cellular only, or specific SSIDs. Exclude trusted home or work networks. Rules take effect instantly. ICLOUD SYNC Custom DNS profiles sync automatically across all your devices. WIDGET + SHORTCUTS See your active resolver and whether DNS is currently applied on your home screen or lock screen. Build automations in the Shortcuts app to change resolvers by network, time, or any trigger. DNS Forge uses Apple's Network Extension framework to apply DNS settings at the OS level. Your queries go directly to your chosen resolver. DNS Forge never sees them. DNS Forge is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cloudflare, AdGuard, Mullvad, Quad9, NextDNS, or ControlD.

Screenshots

Cylonix4 screens
DNS Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cylonix at Free against DNS Forge's $2.99. Cylonix also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). DNS Forge's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Cylonix is free to download; DNS Forge costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cylonix against 5.0 for DNS Forge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cylonix ships an update every 3 months, DNS Forge every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Cylonix versus DNS Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCylonixDNS Forge
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEZBLOCK INCBen Spears

Customer experience

Cylonix

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DNS Forge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cylonix

No in-app purchases

None

DNS Forge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cylonix free?
Cylonix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DNS Forge free?
DNS Forge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cylonix or DNS Forge?
Cylonix and DNS Forge are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Cylonix or DNS Forge have ads?
Neither Cylonix nor DNS Forge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cylonix or DNS Forge?
Cylonix ships an update every 3 months, and DNS Forge every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cylonix was updated on November 3, 2026 and DNS Forge on November 5, 2026.

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