Comparison

Weblock vs DNS Changer

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

Head to head
About

Weblock

This app offers robust ad blocking and content control for iOS devices. It allows users to manage proxy settings, block ads, social media widgets, and custom content, enhancing privacy and browsing experience. Setup is quick and easy, with iCloud sync for filters and rules.

Highlights
  • Ad blocking for web and apps
  • Customizable content filters
  • Proxy server management
  • Social media widget blocking
  • iCloud sync for filters
  • Safari Content Blocker integration
Features
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• #1 ad blocking solution for iOS, available since 2012 • Over 750 000 app downloads worldwide • No in-app purchases, no subscription. Simple one-time payment • Top Utility ranked in all App Stores around the world • Over 1000+ carefully crafted filters • Easy setup in under 1 minute with detailed tutorial • Now with built-in Safari Content Blocker for better web ad protection Weblock allows you to control how your device fetches online content. Easily manage PAC (Proxy Auto-Config) script and route different connections through different proxy servers. Weblock can make your device download ads (banners and popups), stats and user tracking, scripts or images through a proxy server you pick. It also allows you to use a different proxy for specific websites, like Facebook, Twitter, Google+, social widgets from websites. You can even define your own content filters. With Weblock you can control proxy for basically any network resource! This way you can choose not to reveal your real IP to different services, limit advanced ad targeting and protect your privacy. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You're responsible for selecting a proxy server that allows you to download content you wish to download. We DO NOT provide a proxy service. Using a bad proxy server (like 127.0.0.1:8021) might result in some resources being blocked. You can control your proxy settings selectively with Weblock. Contact our support if you need help choosing right proxy server or setting up Weblock on your device. Here are some situations in which Weblock might come in handy: • Fetch ads through a proxy server you choose. Protect your privacy and prevent ad servers from knowing your real IP address and tracking you. • Disable majority of ads on websites you visit on your iOS device! Weblock supports all major web browsers: Safari, Chrome, Mercury and others (browsers redirecting web traffic through third-party servers like Puffin Browser or Opera Mini are not be supported). • Easily remove all native Facebook widgets and plugins (Like buttons, comments, etc.) on sites you visit - simply disable Facebook plugins in Weblock! Do the same for Twitter, Google+ and other social media. • Stop annoying Tapatalk popups, nagging you to download forum browsing app on every visit. • Take control of someone else's device - you can preconfigure any iOS device to control it with your Weblock app. Block or redirect any content, anytime, directly from your own device. • Your predefined filters and custom rules can be synced between all your iOS devices using iCloud. • If you wish to block something else, you can create your own rules and filters. You can block any URL (with regular expressions), domain or IP address. Don't know how? Let us know - we're here for you. • You can also use Weblock's redirect feature to emulate '/etc/hosts' entries for HTTP and HTTPS traffic. This might be useful for web and app developers to pin domains to different IP addresses. ••• IMPORTANT! ••• Need help setting up Weblock? Contact our support directly through the app.

About

DNS Changer

This app acts as a private DNS changer, ad blocker, and VPN. It allows you to block ads, trackers, and malware across your device with a single tap. You can also switch to a VPN to hide your IP address and encrypt your traffic.

Highlights
  • Device-wide ad and tracker blocking
  • Multiple filter options (ads, social media, security)
  • Private DNS changer with custom server support
  • VPN with IP address hiding
  • Real-time protection monitoring
  • Speed test functionality
Features
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DNS Cloak is a private DNS changer, ad blocker and VPN in one simple app. Tap one button to block ads, trackers and malware in every app, or switch to the VPN to hide your IP address. No sign-up, no account, no activity logs. BLOCK ADS IN EVERY APP DNS Cloak filters ads and trackers for your whole device — not just your browser. Choose the filter that suits you: • Ads & Malware — blocks ads, trackers and malware • Social Media & Ads — focus mode that also blocks social media • Security Filter — maximum protection from malware, phishing and scams • Malware Shield — blocks malware and phishing, lets ads through • Family Friendly — parental controls that block adult content, ads and malware Our filter lists are updated every day from trusted public sources. PRIVATE DNS CHANGER Change your DNS in one tap. Use private, encrypted Cloudflare DNS for free, or add your own custom DNS server — plain DNS, DNS over HTTPS (DoH) or DNS over TLS (DoT). VPN & IP CHANGER Hide your real IP address with a fast, modern VPN built on WireGuard. Pick a country and connect — all your traffic is encrypted, IPv6 included. Great on public Wi-Fi in cafés, hotels and airports. SEE WHAT'S PROTECTING YOU DNS Cloak only shows protection that is really running. See exactly what is blocked right now, and a simple chart of what was blocked each day this week. MORE • Speed test — check your download, upload and ping • Control Center toggle (iOS 18) • Light and dark mode, Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support FREE AND PRO Free: private Cloudflare DNS and a VPN location in the United Kingdom. PRO unlocks every filter, Custom DNS and all VPN countries. PRO plans: • Weekly • Yearly — with a free trial for eligible new subscribers • Lifetime — a one-time purchase Prices are shown in the app in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://wifisecurityapp.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://wifisecurityapp.com/terms-of-use-eula/

Screenshots

Weblock4 screens
DNS Changer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DNS Changer at Free against Weblock's $1.99. DNS Changer also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 52%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Weblock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 179). On ads and device support 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

DNS Changer is free to download; Weblock costs $1.99 up front. DNS Changer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Weblock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DNS Changer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weblock has 4.9K ratings behind it against 179, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Weblock's written reviews are positive against 96% of DNS Changer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weblock ships an update every 3 months, DNS Changer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Weblock versus DNS Changer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeblockDNS Changer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (4.9K ratings)4.6 (179 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews96.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better179
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdBlock Labsprosafe ltd

Customer experience

Weblock

All ratings4,890 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews1,021 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative41.9%

DNS Changer

All ratings179 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral0.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.4%

User reviews

Weblock

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Customizable and versatile
  • 🔒 Blocks ads across apps and websites
  • 👍 Works well when set up correctly
  • 🚀 Effective at blocking ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Stopped working after iOS updates
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance, sometimes blocks too much
  • 🐛 Requires complex setup, not user-friendly
  • 🐛 Doesn't block ads in certain apps like YouTube

DNS Changer

From 179 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy DNS control
  • 🚀 Fast browsing experience
  • 🔒 Enhanced privacy
  • 🧼 Effective ad blocking
  • 💡 Simple setup

Room to improve

  • 💰 Some features require payment
  • 🤷‍♀️ Not all ads blocked with premium

Bugs and requests

Weblock

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Disables internet connectivity
  • Proxy settings not saving properly
  • Doesn't work with some websites and apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for iOS 15 and newer
  • Simpler setup process
  • More granular control over blocked content
  • Ability to block ads on cellular data

DNS Changer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • 🐛 App locks up on iPad version 16.7.12
  • 🐛 Premium version doesn't block all ads

Requested features

1 request
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

Weblock

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

DNS Changer

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • PRO Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • monthly subscription$6.991 Month
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  • Quarterly$12.993 Months
  • yearly subscriptions3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • DNS Cloak PRO Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Weblock free?
Weblock costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DNS Changer free?
DNS Changer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Weblock or DNS Changer?
DNS Changer is rated higher. Weblock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while DNS Changer averages 4.6 from 179 ratings.
Do Weblock or DNS Changer have ads?
Neither Weblock nor DNS Changer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weblock or DNS Changer?
Weblock ships an update every 3 months, and DNS Changer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Weblock was updated on November 10, 2026 and DNS Changer on November 7, 2026.

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