Comparison

NS3 vs DNS Shield

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

Head to head
About

NS3

This app automatically intercepts and encrypts all DNS requests using various modern protocols for enhanced privacy and security. It provides real-time monitoring of app internet activity, offering a simple, user-friendly experience to protect your online traffic.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive protocol support (DoH, DoH3, DoT, DoQ, DNSCrypt)
  • Automatic DNS request interception
  • Enhanced internet privacy and security
  • Real-time DNS activity monitor
  • Simple, one-click operation
Features
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Comprehensive Protocol Support: NS3 supports Plain DNS, DNS over HTTPS (DoH), DNS over HTTP/3 (DoH3), DNS over TLS (DoT), DNS over QUIC (DoQ), DNSCrypt, and Anonymized DNS. Ensure your internet traffic is encrypted and secure, protecting you from potential threats and prying eyes. Automatic Interception: Say goodbye to the hassle of manual DNS configuration. NS3 automatically intercepts all DNS requests from the system resolver and installed apps, seamlessly managing your DNS traffic. Enhanced Privacy and Security: With support for modern DNS protocols, NS3 ensures your DNS queries are encrypted, reducing the risk of eavesdropping and data interception. DNS Activity Monitor: Stay informed about app activities in real-time. NS3 makes it easy to monitor and manage how your apps interact with the internet, giving you greater control over your data usage and privacy. Ease of Use: NS3 is designed for simplicity. Install the app, click start, and let NS3 handle the rest. No technical expertise required.

About

DNS Shield

Encrypt your DNS queries and use no-logging servers to safeguard your online presence across all your Apple devices. Easily configure settings, switch servers, and benefit from system-wide protection without needing a VPN. It helps minimize contact with harmful sites and updates DNS providers automatically.

Highlights
  • Encrypts DNS queries
  • No-logging DNS servers
  • Ease of configuration
  • Effortless DNS server switching
  • System-wide protection
  • Minimizes harmful site contact
  • Automatic DNS provider updates
Read full description

Protect yourself on all your Apple devices by encrypting DNS queries and using no-logging DNS servers. Safeguard your online presence. Key features: - Ease of configuration. - Effortlessly switch DNS servers. - No vendor lock in. - No need for VPN. - Minimise or completely eliminate, in some cases, the amount of harmful sites contacted by your device. - Works System wide (not only in the browser). - Extensive In-App Help system. - We don't collect any data and we don't track your activities. - Automatic updates of the DNS providers collection. Your feedback and reviews will be highly appreciated!

Screenshots

NS33 screens
DNS Shield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NS3 at Free against DNS Shield's $1.99. NS3 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.4). DNS Shield's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NS3 is free to download; DNS Shield costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DNS Shield holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NS3 versus DNS Shield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNS3DNS Shield
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDef24 IncARETORI SOLUTIONS LTD

Customer experience

NS3

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

DNS Shield

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

NS3

No in-app purchases

None

DNS Shield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NS3 free?
NS3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DNS Shield free?
DNS Shield costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NS3 or DNS Shield?
DNS Shield is rated higher. NS3 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DNS Shield averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do NS3 or DNS Shield have ads?
Neither NS3 nor DNS Shield shows ads.

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