DNS Firewall vs Gambit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DNS Firewall
This app acts as a DNS-based security solution, protecting your device from malicious web content by analyzing and blocking harmful domains in real-time. It secures your DNS traffic across any network, whether you're on corporate Wi-Fi or public hotspots.
- Real-time DNS query analysis
- Blocks malicious domains
- Secures DNS traffic globally
- Supports corporate and public Wi-Fi
- MDM bulk deployment for supervised devices
- One-time authentication code for BYOD
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Please note, an active Enterprise DNS Firewall account subscription is required - https://dnsfirewall.oryxlabs.com/ DNS Firewall roaming client is a DNS based security solution that protects your iOS device from malicious, unauthorized, or inappropriate web content by analyzing DNS queries and blocking malicious domains in real-time. The roaming client is a standalone application and secures your DNS traffic whether you are connected to your corporate network, public Wi-Fi or any other network globally. For company-owned devices in supervised mode, administrators can perform bulk deployment using any MDM solution. Alternatively for BYOD devices, administrators can share a one-time authentication code for devices to start using DNS Firewall.
Gambit
Enhance your mobile gaming experience with faster, more stable connections. This app uses VPN technology to reduce lag and improve performance, offering a simple, ad-free interface for gamers.
- Gaming-focused routing
- One-tap connection
- Flexible connectivity (4G, 5G, Wi-Fi)
- Ad-free experience
- Clean, focused interface
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Your winning move for smoother mobile gaming. Gambit is built for fast, stable mobile gaming connections. Connect with one tap and focus on your game. Why Gambit - Gaming-focused routing: Designed to help reduce lag, jitter, and packet loss for a more stable connection. Performance may vary depending on network conditions. - One-tap simplicity: No sign-up or complicated setup. - Flexible connectivity: Play over 4G, 5G, or Wi-Fi. - No ads: Enjoy an ad-free app experience. - Made for gamers: A clean, focused interface that keeps things simple. How It Works 1. Open Gambit and choose a server option. 2. Tap Connect and allow VPN configuration if prompted. 3. Once connected, return to your game and play. Built for Mobile Gaming Gambit uses VPN functionality to optimize mobile gaming connections. Its focus is gaming performance and connection stability. Subscription & Billing - A subscription is required to use Gambit’s connection service. - Available plans and prices are shown in the app before purchase. - Payment is charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled before renewal. - Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. - After cancellation, access continues until the end of the current subscription period. - Pricing and availability may vary by country or region. Responsible Use Use Gambit responsibly and lawfully. Illegal downloads, intellectual property infringement, and cyberattacks are prohibited. Terms of Use https://link.mareel.io/vpn-terms-b63c36 Privacy Policy https://link.mareel.io/vpn-privacy-33cdf7
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNS Firewall at none against Gambit's 2. Gambit's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Gambit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. DNS Firewall asks for nothing beyond the download.
DNS Firewall ships an update every 12 months, Gambit every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DNS Firewall | Gambit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 27.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ORYXLABS TECHNOLOGIES - SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP LLC | Jaehyung Lee |
Customer experience
DNS Firewall
Gambit
Bugs and requests
DNS Firewall
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Gambit
Reported bugs
18 issues- App not opening
- App closing immediately
- High ping
- Unstable connection
- Disconnects during game
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- Servers are laggy
- Subscription button not working
- App crashing
- Not connecting to server
- India North server not working
- VPN not connecting after iOS 18 update
- App crashing for all Indian servers
- Not connected to Indian servers
- Auto closed app when connecting
- Crashing for iPhones
- BGMI not able to load on Indian servers
- Stuck on welcome screen
- App not opening after latest update
Requested features
5 requests- Bring back North India server
- Add payment method for UAE
- Fix bug for iOS subscription
- Make Indian servers faster
- Improve server load handling
In-app purchases
DNS Firewall
No in-app purchases
Gambit
- Gambit Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
- Gambit Yearly Plan$79.901 Year
