Comparison

DNS Changer vs HTTPS Guard

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

Head to head
About

DNS Changer

This app blocks ads across all applications and websites, offering a faster and more private browsing experience. It combines a DNS changer, VPN, and ad blocker with options for secure proxy servers and Wi-Fi protection.

Highlights
  • Ad blocking across apps and websites
  • Secure VPN and proxy
  • Smart DNS and system override
  • Advanced ad blocking (uBlock Origin style)
  • Custom DNS server support
  • Family filter and parental controls
  • Wi-Fi and network protection
Features
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DNS Cloak puts your entire internet under your control — in one tap. Tired of slow browsing, endless ads, and being tracked everywhere you go? Change your DNS instantly, block ads in every app, hide your IP, and browse privately through servers worldwide. No complicated setup — tap and go. - ONE-TAP DNS CHANGER Switch DNS profiles instantly. Choose trusted providers like Cloudflare, Google, NextDNS, AdGuard, and OpenDNS — or add your own custom DNS address. Enjoy faster page loads, smoother connections, and better privacy. - BLOCK ADS Stop pop-ups, banners, and hidden trackers — not just in your browser, but across every app on your device. Our ad-block DNS profiles clean up your whole internet automatically, working like a firewall for ads. - VPN & IP ADDRESS CHANGER Hide your real IP and change your location with encrypted global servers across 10+ countries. Browse anonymously, unlock more of the web, and keep your connection private wherever you are. - PRIVATE PROXY SERVER Route your traffic through a secure private proxy. Keep your activity to yourself and stay protected on public Wi-Fi. - PARENTAL CONTROLS & CONTENT BLOCKER Keep browsing safe for the whole family. Block adult and unwanted websites with preset filtering profiles — perfect for kids' devices. - GAME DNS FOR LOWER PING Reduce lag with DNS servers optimized for gaming. Switch in one tap and get back to winning. - WEBSITE & CONTENT BLOCKER Block distracting or harmful sites, unblock the ones you need, and take back control of your screen time. WHY CHOOSE DNS CLOAK One-tap simplicity — no technical knowledge needed Trusted DNS providers built in Custom DNS support for power users Ad blocking across all apps Global VPN servers to hide your IP and change location Clean, fast, and private Free to download. Upgrade to remove ads and unlock all servers and premium profiles. Take control of your internet today — download DNS Cloak and browse faster, safer, and ad-free. Subscription Plans Weekly – $2.99/week Monthly – $6.99/month Quarterly – $12.99 (just $4.33/month) Yearly – $29.99 (only $2.49/month, save 65%) Trusted Worldwide Privacy Policy: https://wifisecurityapp.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://wifisecurityapp.com/terms-of-use-eula/

About

HTTPS Guard

Bypass internet censorship and access any website without slowdowns. This app offers complete anonymity and protects your personal information. It also features an ad blocker for intrusive advertisements across various formats.

Highlights
  • Bypass site censorship
  • Maintain secure HTTPS connections
  • Protect SNI and HTTP/HTTPS field information
  • Change DNS settings
  • Block intrusive advertisements in Safari
  • Local VPN for faster bypassing
Features
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Bypass site censorship, you can enjoy a free Internet, complete anonymity, and access any site without slowdowns, satisfying your needs quickly and simply. You can access all sites without any obstruction and protect your personal information. Additionally, you can block intrusive advertisements such as banner advertisements, full-page advertisements, reward advertisements, and kidnapping advertisements based on DNS. HTTPS Guard was created by Redev and allows you to bypass censorship without slowing down, protect your personal information, access all sites, and block intrusive ads. Representative functions 1. Maintain a secure connection with encrypted data transmission via HTTPS connection 2. HTTPS SNI field information protection 3. HTTP/HTTPS all field information protection 4. Change DNS (system default, 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8, Custom DNS) 5. Protect data transmission packets in all app webs 6. Block advertisements in Safari Bypass censorship without slowdowns? Yes. Common VPN bypass apps are created to target users from all countries and actually place VPN servers in other countries to protect your data. HTTPS Guard is designed to bypass censorship in certain countries, so it processes your data with a local VPN. In other words, unlike an external VPN, a local VPN does not require a long-distance connection to an external server, so there is no slowdown in speed. Can block ads? Yes. Blocks ads based on Safari content blocker. Enjoy 100% strong SNI protection-based HTTP/HTTPS bypass service and ad blocking service at HTTPS Guard!

Screenshots

DNS Changer4 screens
HTTPS Guard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HTTPS Guard at none against DNS Changer's 4. HTTPS Guard also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). DNS Changer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (95% vs 63%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. DNS Changer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. HTTPS Guard 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 DNS Changer against 4.5 for HTTPS Guard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 166 and 211 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of DNS Changer's written reviews are positive against 63% of HTTPS Guard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Changer ships an update every 4 weeks, HTTPS Guard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DNS Changer versus HTTPS Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS ChangerHTTPS Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (166 ratings) — better4.5 (211 ratings)
Positive reviews95.3% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings166211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARIFIC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITEDRedev Inc.

Customer experience

DNS Changer

All ratings166 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.1%

HTTPS Guard

All ratings211 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

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

HTTPS Guard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DNS Changer

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • monthly subscription$6.991 Month
  • Quarterly$12.993 Months
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  • yearly subscriptions$29.991 Year
None

HTTPS Guard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNS Changer free?
DNS Changer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTTPS Guard free?
HTTPS Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DNS Changer or HTTPS Guard?
DNS Changer is rated higher. DNS Changer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while HTTPS Guard averages 4.5 from 211 ratings.
Do DNS Changer or HTTPS Guard have ads?
HTTPS Guard shows ads; DNS Changer does not.
Which is updated more often, DNS Changer or HTTPS Guard?
DNS Changer ships an update every 4 weeks, and HTTPS Guard every 2 weeks. Most recently, DNS Changer was updated on September 16, 2026 and HTTPS Guard on September 7, 2026.

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