Comparison

Zapya vs NextDNS

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

Head to head
About

Zapya

Share files between devices wirelessly and quickly, even large amounts of data. Connect with nearby users via GPS or QR codes. Secure your private files and chat offline with friends.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Cross-platform sharing
  • Fast transfer speeds
  • Nearby device discovery (GPS)
  • QR code sharing
  • Hidden folder for private files
  • Offline chat
  • Remote camera control (PeerCam)
Features
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File sharing has never been simpler! Without the need of a cable or cellular data, you can share files from device to device for free with Zapya. Zapya allows you to seamlessly transfer massive files across multiple platforms with speeds up to 10MB/second or up to 260 pictures in a minute. Looking to quickly connect with someone nearby? With the support of GPS location, Zapya provides a fast and accurate way to find nearby devices. You can also shake your devices at the same time in order to connect. Zapya can support USB Backup and Restore on iPad. Another way to connect on Zapya is via QR Codes. You can generate a personalized QR code in order to share multiple files at once. Others just need to scan the QR code to have the files to instantly start downloading onto their phone. Without touching your keyboard, you can share files to others! If you have important files on your device that you do not want others to have access to, you can select and lock those files into a hidden folder. By doing this, the next time you go to share files with someone; they will not be able to see or access those files. Besides sharing files, you can chat offline with up to five other devices using Zapya. You can also move the phone log and photos from your old device to your new phone in a matter of minutes. Or if you want to take photos remotely, you can use the PeerCam feature and control the camera of a connected device with peer permission. If you like Zapya, please give us reviews and high ratings. Your support is much appreciated! If you experience any issues or have any suggestions, please send feedback to us within the app or contact: feedback@dewmobile.net. Disclaimer: This app may use your location even when it is not open, which can decrease device battery life.

About

NextDNS

Encrypt all your DNS queries across all networks with this app. It leverages native iOS settings to bring your custom blocking policies and traffic analytics directly to your phone. Easily set up your configuration ID to enhance your online privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Encrypts all DNS queries
  • Uses native iOS Encrypted DNS settings
  • Apply custom blocking policies
  • View traffic analytics and logs
  • Configure with your NextDNS account ID
Features
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NextDNS protects your device from ads, trackers, malware, and other harmful domains while keeping your internet activity private. All DNS traffic is encrypted, preventing networks and internet providers from seeing or manipulating your DNS queries. Protection across your device NextDNS works system-wide across apps and browsers. • Block ads and trackers automatically • Protect against malware, phishing, and malicious domains • Enable parental controls and content filtering • View analytics, query logs, graphs, and domain details in a native dashboard Easy setup Create your NextDNS profile in seconds or connect an existing one. Your configuration is managed at my.nextdns.io, where you control blocking rules, security settings, and privacy features. Control on iPhone and iPad The app lets you manage protection on your device: • Enable or disable NextDNS anytime • Temporarily pause protection and resume from a live activity • Optionally send your device name for easier identification in logs • Quickly unblock domains from the app • Exclude trusted Wi-Fi networks • Exclude specific domains and their subdomains so they use the system DNS resolver Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nextdns.io/privacy

Screenshots

Zapya4 screens
NextDNS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zapya at none against NextDNS's 2. Zapya also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (33K vs 1.8K). NextDNS's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

Both are free to download. NextDNS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Zapya asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Zapya against 4.5 for NextDNS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zapya has 33K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Zapya's written reviews are positive against 63% of NextDNS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zapya ships an update every 10 days, NextDNS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Zapya versus NextDNS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZapyaNextDNS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (33K ratings) — better4.5 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews63.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33K — better1.8K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDewMobile, Incnextdns Inc.

Customer experience

Zapya

All ratings33,330 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews783 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative30.8%

NextDNS

All ratings1,836 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews465 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative28.6%

User reviews

Zapya

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast file transfer
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for bridging iOS and non-Apple devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🤖 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

NextDNS

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient DNS service
  • 🔒 Robust security and privacy features
  • 👍 Simple and user-friendly setup
  • 💡 Highly configurable with advanced options
  • 🚀 Improves internet speed and performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Inability to disable on specific Wi-Fi networks
  • 🐛 Inconsistent ad blocking performance
  • 🔋 High battery drain on mobile devices
  • 🐛 Lack of transparency on service status and outages

Bugs and requests

Zapya

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes on startup
  • Unable to connect to PC or other devices
  • Transferred files have unknown extensions
  • Unexpected folder creation in photo albums

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved video player functionality
  • Better support for music file transfers

NextDNS

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch for older iOS devices
  • Profiles not working correctly after iOS 15 update
  • Inability to remove the DNS profile from the device
  • Connectivity issues when used in conjunction with a VPN

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a quick toggle to enable/disable the service
  • Integrate the web dashboard functionality into the app
  • Provide more granular control over blocked content
  • Implement a timed mode to temporarily disable the service
  • Add support for DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT)

In-app purchases

None

Zapya

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NextDNS

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Zapya free?
Zapya is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextDNS free?
NextDNS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zapya or NextDNS?
Zapya is rated higher. Zapya averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while NextDNS averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Zapya or NextDNS have ads?
Zapya shows ads; NextDNS does not.
Which is updated more often, Zapya or NextDNS?
Zapya ships an update every 10 days, and NextDNS every 6 weeks. Most recently, Zapya was updated on October 17, 2026 and NextDNS on October 16, 2026.

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