Webometer vs DNS Shield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Webometer
Control your website browsing habits by setting time limits for specific sites. Once your time is up, the website will be blocked for a predetermined period. This tool helps you stay focused by reducing distractions.
- Set website time limits
- Block websites after usage
- Safari extension integration
- Customizable block durations
- Focus enhancement tool
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Webometer lets you limit your access to distracting websites. You can specify how long you wish to browse a website, and how long it should be blocked after each visit. This application contains a Safari extension, so the functionality will not work with other browsers. You will need to enable the extension, as well as give it access to every website you wish to limit.
DNS Shield
Encrypt your DNS queries and use no-logging servers to safeguard your online presence across all your Apple devices. Easily configure settings, switch servers, and benefit from system-wide protection without needing a VPN. It helps minimize contact with harmful sites and updates DNS providers automatically.
- Encrypts DNS queries
- No-logging DNS servers
- Ease of configuration
- Effortless DNS server switching
- System-wide protection
- Minimizes harmful site contact
- Automatic DNS provider updates
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Protect yourself on all your Apple devices by encrypting DNS queries and using no-logging DNS servers. Safeguard your online presence. Key features: - Ease of configuration. - Effortlessly switch DNS servers. - No vendor lock in. - No need for VPN. - Minimise or completely eliminate, in some cases, the amount of harmful sites contacted by your device. - Works System wide (not only in the browser). - Extensive In-App Help system. - We don't collect any data and we don't track your activities. - Automatic updates of the DNS providers collection. Your feedback and reviews will be highly appreciated!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Webometer at Free against DNS Shield's $1.99. DNS Shield's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 23 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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
Webometer is free to download; DNS Shield costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Webometer ships an update every 23 months, DNS Shield monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Webometer | DNS Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Janis Kirsteins | ARETORI SOLUTIONS LTD |
Customer experience
Webometer
DNS Shield
In-app purchases
Webometer
No in-app purchases
DNS Shield
No in-app purchases
