# Weblock vs DNS Changer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weblock | DNS Changer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weblock-adblock-and-proxy/id558818638/reviews) | **[4.6 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-changer-dnscloak/id6468986859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 179 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 48 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AdBlock Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709481333) | [prosafe ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691708255) |

## What reviewers say

### Weblock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weblock-adblock-and-proxy/id558818638)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### DNS Changer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-changer-dnscloak/id6468986859)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| yearly subscriptions | $29.99 | per year |
| DNS Cloak PRO Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 App locks up on iPad version 16.7.12
- 🐛 Premium version doesn't block all ads

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*