# NextHub Remote vs xiaoman

The clearest difference is rating: NextHub Remote at 5.0 against xiaoman's 1.0. NextHub Remote also leads on ratings volume (107 vs 1). xiaoman's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextHub Remote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and xiaoman sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NextHub Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextHub Remote has 107 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NextHub Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, xiaoman every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextHub Remote | xiaoman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexthub-remote/id1633985403/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaoman-dns/id6615085523/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vishal Vijayashekkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178546639) | [DE EASTRISE BPO SDN. BHD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761596315) |

## What reviewers say

### NextHub Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexthub-remote/id1633985403)

Manage all your NextDNS accounts from a single dashboard on your device. Monitor connection status, view analytics, filter logs, and even control NextDNS settings. Enjoy a private and feature-rich experience with optional tipping.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple NextDNS accounts, Check NextDNS connection status, View analytics and query logs, Live stream query logs, Control NextDNS settings, Home screen widgets, Private and secure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip (Coffee) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip (Lunch) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip (Device Upgrade) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent alternative to official app
- 🚀 Fast and efficient management
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Brings admin site features to mobile
- 👍 Simplifies NextDNS management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Live logs sometimes don't work
- 🐛 Shortcuts to disable/enable NextDNS not showing
- 🐛 App icon not compatible with iOS 18 Dark Mode

**Reported bugs**

- Shortcuts to disable/enable NextDNS not showing
- Live logs sometimes don't work
- App icon remains white in iOS 18 Dark Mode
- Losing search results from logs when closing app
- Small glitches in new iOS

**Requested features**

- Parental controls feature
- App icon compatible with iOS 18 Dark Mode
- iMac support
- Paid features for further development
- Filter out unwanted domains (e.g., Apple/iCloud)


### xiaoman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaoman-dns/id6615085523)

This DNS client tool allows developers to customize and manage DNS functionalities. It supports multiple transmission protocols, a hosts whitelist, and manual DNS server settings. The app also includes DNS request caching for faster access and IPv6 support.

**Highlights:** Multiple transmission protocols (TCP, UDP, TLS, HTTP), Hosts whitelist support, Manual DNS server settings, DNS request caching, IPv6 DNS protocol support, List of common DNS servers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| com.id3.month_price | $5.99 | one-time |
| com.id4.month_price | $7.99 | one-time |
| com.id2.quarter_price | $9.99 | one-time |
| com.id3.quarter_price | $12.99 | one-time |
| id4quarter_price | $14.99 | one-time |
| com.id2.half_year_price | $19.99 | one-time |
| com.id2.year_price | $29.99 | one-time |
| com.id4.half_year_price | $29.99 | one-time |
| com.id3.year_price | $39.99 | one-time |
| com.id4.year_price | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextHub Remote free?

NextHub Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is xiaoman free?

xiaoman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NextHub Remote or xiaoman?

NextHub Remote is rated higher. NextHub Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while xiaoman averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NextHub Remote or xiaoman have ads?

Neither NextHub Remote nor xiaoman shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NextHub Remote or xiaoman?

NextHub Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, and xiaoman every 3 weeks. Most recently, NextHub Remote was updated on October 17, 2026 and xiaoman on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*