HiAware Extended vs DNSimple
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
HiAware Extended
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Protect your mobile device and enjoy a secure online experience with HiAware Extended. Our network-based DNS solution provides one-click protection that covers all networks, including public Wi-Fi. Block malware, browse the web safely, and keep your online activities private with our advanced website tracker blocking technology. One-Click Protection: Extend security effortlessly. Stay Safe Anywhere: Even on public Wi-Fi networks. Block Malware: Keep your device free from threats. With HiAware Extended, you can browse, shop, and use apps with confidence. Download now to experience a safer and more private online world!Privacy Assurance: Safeguard your online privacy.
DNSimple
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DNSimple gives you control over DNS on iPhone and iPad through a local DNS tunnel. Use encrypted DNS-over-HTTPS by default, choose from Cloudflare, Google, Quad9 and AdGuard presets, or enter your own resolver. The dashboard shows the active configuration, resolver health and the last responding resolver. PRIVATE HISTORY, YOUR CHOICE Recording is optional and off by default. Keep records on your device with iOS file protection and backup exclusion, or choose memory-only history that disappears when recording stops or the tunnel ends. Choose a retention period of 1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days. Expired records are removed while running or when you next open the app. Switching storage clears existing history. UNDERSTAND YOUR DNS Search and filter requests by domain, resolver, query type, errors, local overrides or unencrypted transport. Inspect DNS response codes, response times and the actual responding resolver. Statistics show the retained history window, with up to 20,000 on-device records or 2,000 memory-only records. CONTROL YOUR RESOLVER - DNS-over-HTTPS with HTTPS certificate validation - Standard DNS with UDP and TCP support - Custom IPv4 and IPv6 DNS servers - Custom hosts overrides - Live recording controls and resolver health checks - Plaintext fallback disabled unless you explicitly enable it DNSimple does not require an account and has no advertising or analytics. DNS history stays on your device. Selected bootstrap servers resolve the DoH endpoint hostname; website DNS queries use HTTPS unless you enable plaintext fallback. Your selected resolver can see the queries it handles. DNSimple changes system DNS. It does not hide your IP address or encrypt other app traffic. Apps using their own DNS can bypass the tunnel and will not appear in history. When disconnected, iOS uses its normal DNS settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HiAware Extended at every 3 weeks against DNSimple's every 2 months. HiAware Extended also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HiAware Extended ships an update every 3 weeks, DNSimple every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HiAware Extended | DNSimple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tech12 d.o.o. | Kitta Co. |
In-app purchases
HiAware Extended
No in-app purchases
DNSimple
No in-app purchases
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