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 a VPN designed for speed and privacy. Enjoy smoother gameplay with reduced lag and jitter through one-tap connections. This app prioritizes your data security by not collecting personal information and offers an ad-free experience.
- Reduced lag and jitter
- One-tap connection
- No data collection
- Ad-free experience
- Stable performance
- Smart routing
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Your winning move for smoother mobile gameplay. Gambit focuses on speed, stability, and a simple one-tap connection. Gambit is designed for mobile gaming connections. For everyday browsing and general VPN use, try our BLVD app. Why Gambit - Routes tuned for mobile gaming (built to help reduce lag and jitter) - One-tap simplicity — no sign-up or setup - Private by design — we do not collect personal data - No ads — ever How it works -Open Gambit and tap Connect. - Pick a server option. - Jump back into your game — simple. Key features - Helps reduce lag and jitter for a competitive edge - Stable performance on 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi - Smart routing designed to minimize packet loss and improve connection stability - Clean, focused UI made for gamers Subscription & Billing - Monthly subscription required (auto-renewing). - Manage or cancel anytime in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. - Availability and pricing may vary by region. Important Notice Gambit is intended for lawful, responsible use only. Activities such as illegal downloading, intellectual-property infringement, or cyber attacks are strictly 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. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| 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 | 60 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








