# NextHub Remote vs PetDNS

The clearest difference is ratings volume: NextHub Remote at 115 against PetDNS's 2. NextHub Remote also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). PetDNS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextHub Remote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PetDNS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NextHub Remote against 5.0 for PetDNS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextHub Remote has 115 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NextHub Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, PetDNS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextHub Remote | PetDNS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexthub-remote/id1633985403/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petdns-nextdns-manager/id6772567385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **115** | 2 |
| 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 | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vishal Vijayashekkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178546639) | [Luke Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772567387) |

## 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)


### PetDNS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petdns-nextdns-manager/id6772567385)

Manage your NextDNS profiles from your mobile device. Monitor network activity, block trackers, and fine-tune settings with a user-friendly interface and powerful features.

**Highlights:** DNS query log analysis, Allowlist/denylist management, Query analytics, Advanced settings configuration, Configurable dashboard widgets, Siri and Shortcuts support (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PetDNS Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| PetDNS Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextHub Remote free?

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

### Is PetDNS free?

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

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

PetDNS is rated higher. NextHub Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while PetDNS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NextHub Remote or PetDNS have ads?

Neither NextHub Remote nor PetDNS shows ads.

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

NextHub Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, and PetDNS every 3 weeks. Most recently, NextHub Remote was updated on October 21, 2026 and PetDNS on October 20, 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.*