Comparison

DNS Changer vs NextDNS Remote

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 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/

About

NextDNS Remote

Manage your NextDNS configuration remotely. View detailed analytics, monitor query logs, and adjust blocking settings, security, privacy, and parental controls. Supports multiple accounts and profiles.

Highlights
  • View analytics and query logs
  • Configure blocking lists and settings
  • Adjust security, privacy, and parental controls
  • Manage multiple NextDNS accounts
  • Create new profiles within the app
  • Live updating query log feature
Features
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NextDNS Remote is a third party app for controlling your NextDNS setup. You can view statistics and logs, as well as change blocking settings and lists. *Analytics* See the number of (blocked) queries and a chart of your recent activity, grouped by profile. Furthermore, you can see different analytics about domains, devices, security, and more. The timespan of the charts & statistics is configurable. *Query Log* Explore what requests your devices make (including a 'live updating' feature), as well as see details about the query and device. For blocked queries you can find out why they're blocked. *Blocking* Edit your blocklist, deny & allowlist, native tracking protection, and more. Quickly toggle blocking for services and categories. *Settings* You have the ability to change all security, privacy, and parental control settings. *Multiple accounts* There's support for multiple NextDNS accounts and you can switch between them seamlessly. Multiple profiles are supported too: you can even create new profiles right from the app. A NextDNS+ purchase or subscription is required to use more than one account, the ability to do mutable actions (like changing settings or creating a profile), access the Live Log, remove limits, and more. You can get NextDNS+ with a one-time purchase or optional subscription. == Note: You need a NextDNS account for this app to function. NextDNS Remote is a third party app which uses the NextDNS API and is in no way affiliated with NextDNS. Find out more about NextDNS at https://nextdns.io/. This app offers a "NextDNS+" version with additional features, in the form of a lifetime purchase, a monthly subscription, or a yearly subscription. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period and will be charged to your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew/manage subscriptions in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DNS Changer4 screens
NextDNS Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

DNS Changer and NextDNS Remote both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of DNS Changer's written reviews are positive against 82% of NextDNS Remote's. DNS Changer also leads on ratings volume (179 vs 43). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and NextDNS Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for DNS Changer against 4.6 for NextDNS Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 179 and 43 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of DNS Changer's written reviews are positive against 82% of NextDNS Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Changer ships an update every 3 weeks, NextDNS Remote fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DNS Changer versus NextDNS Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS ChangerNextDNS Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (179 ratings)4.6 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.4% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings179 — better43
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerprosafe ltdRocketScience IT

Customer experience

DNS Changer

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

NextDNS Remote

All ratings43 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

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

NextDNS Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

NextDNS Remote

Subscriptions2
  • NextDNS+ Monthly$0.991 Month
  • NextDNS+ Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • NextDNS+ Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is DNS Changer free?
DNS Changer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NextDNS Remote free?
NextDNS Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DNS Changer or NextDNS Remote?
NextDNS Remote is rated higher. DNS Changer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while NextDNS Remote averages 4.6 from 43 ratings.
Do DNS Changer or NextDNS Remote have ads?
Neither DNS Changer nor NextDNS Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DNS Changer or NextDNS Remote?
DNS Changer ships an update every 3 weeks, and NextDNS Remote fortnightly. Most recently, DNS Changer was updated on November 4, 2026 and NextDNS Remote on November 4, 2026.

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