Comparison

DNS Firewall vs Zync

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Zync

Features
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Zync: The Ultimate Remote Management Tool for Developers and Sysadmins. Take your terminal with you. Zync is a premium SSH and SFTP client designed for those who need reliable, secure, and beautiful access to their servers on the go. Whether you're fixing a critical bug from a cafe or monitoring logs during your commute, Zync provides a desktop-class terminal experience in the palm of your hand. KEY FEATURES: Full Xterm.js Terminal Emulation Experience a high-performance, accurate terminal. Zync supports full ANSI colors, interactive programs (Vim, Htop, Tmux), and window resizing that actually works. Security You Can Trust Your credentials stay yours. Zync uses iOS Keychain and industry-standard encrypted storage to keep your passwords and private keys safe. Supports Password and SSH Key-based authentication. Integrated SFTP Support Not just a terminal. Browse your server's file system, download logs, or upload quick fixes directly from your mobile device. Custom Terminal Keyboard Stop fighting with the default iOS keyboard. Our built-in toolbar gives you instant access to Ctrl, Alt, Tab, Esc, and Arrow keys, making command-line navigation effortless. Organized Host Management Save and organize your frequently used servers. Connect in a single tap with our streamlined connection manager. Premium Modern UI Tools for developers don't have to be ugly. Zync features a sleek, minimalist design that feels right at home on your device, with full support for Dark and Light modes. WHY USE ZYNC? Built for Speed: Optimized React Native architecture for near-instant connections. Lightweight: No bloat, just the tools you need to get the job done. Reliable: Built to handle unstable mobile networks with graceful reconnection. Perfect for: DevOps Engineers, System Administrators, Web Developers, and anyone who needs to "zync" up with their infrastructure.

Screenshots

DNS Firewall3 screens
Zync4 screens

Verdict

The call

DNS Firewall and Zync are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DNS Firewall versus Zync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS FirewallZync
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperORYXLABS TECHNOLOGIES - SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP LLCBytequests Software Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

DNS Firewall

No in-app purchases

None

Zync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNS Firewall free?
DNS Firewall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zync free?
Zync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DNS Firewall or Zync have ads?
Neither DNS Firewall nor Zync shows ads.

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