NS3 vs DNS Shield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | NS3 | DNS Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Def24 Inc | ARETORI SOLUTIONS LTD |
Customer experience
NS3
DNS Shield
In-app purchases
NS3
No in-app purchases
DNS Shield
No in-app purchases









