Comparison

DNS Changer vs ADFastDNS

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 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

ADFastDNS

This app offers system-wide ad blocking, fast DNS acceleration, and advanced threat detection processed entirely on your device. It provides multiple protection levels, from basic filtering to full intrusion detection, with customizable settings for advanced users. Enjoy enhanced privacy and security without compromising performance.

Highlights
  • System-wide ad blocking
  • On-device threat detection
  • DNS acceleration
  • Multiple protection levels
  • Customizable settings
  • Next-gen DNS protocols (DoH, DoQ)
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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ADFastDNS – DNS Proxy, Ad Blocker & Advanced Threat Detection The only iOS app combining blazing-fast DNS acceleration, system-wide ad blocking, and professional-grade network threat detection processed 100% on your device. No accounts. No logs. No compromise. Security shouldn't be complex. Choose your protection level in one tap right from your Home screen: - Minimum: DNS filtering with curated blocklists. Supporting wildcard rules. - Medium: Adds Anti-DPI to defeat deep packet inspection. - Max: Adds full on-device intrusion detection (HIDS) with JA4 fingerprinting. - Prefer full control? Custom settings remain fully accessible for advanced users. Host Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) ADFastDNS analyzes network traffic in real time without decrypting private content: - Beacon Guard: Identifies malware and spyware by detecting persistent connection patterns that evade standard consumer tools. - TLS & Hello Packet Anomaly Detection: Uses professional-grade JA4 fingerprinting to score encrypted connections and block malicious payloads before data transmits. - IP & Geo Firewall: Blacklist specific IPs or set blocking rules per country. - Advanced Exploitation Defense: Native protection against DNS Tunneling, DNS Rebinding, SNI Spoofing, and DNS Data Exfiltration. Advanced Anti-DPI Engine - Packet Fragmentation: Intelligently splits TLS and QUIC Crypto ClientHello packets. - Adaptive Connection Tuning: Automatically learns whether packet splitting helps or hurts reliability per connection (for TCP/TLS and QUIC connections), adapting locally without external servers. - Traffic Shaping: Mimics natural timing patterns to make proxy traffic statistically harder to detect and throttle. Core Features - Next-Gen Protocols: Supports DNS over HTTPS (DoH) & DNS over QUIC (DoQ / HTTP/3). - Custom DNSoH Endpoints: Compatible with Cloudflare, Google, AdGuard, NextDNS, or any custom URL. - System-Wide Blocking: Stop ads and trackers using your favorite filter lists. You can temporarily disable the ADBlocking using the toggle in the widget (no need to open the app) - Performance Optimization: On-device DNS cache for instant responses, per-domain proxy routing, and automatic Wi-Fi whitelisting. - Network Tools: Local DNS resolver (hosts file), QUIC Connection Migration (RFC 9000), and real-time threat statistics. - Privacy & Ecosystem: Configure 2 DNSoH endpoints working together for maximum privacy. Zero data collection, and the ability to extend filtering to other network devices via SOCKS5 proxy. Why ADFastDNS? Unlike heavy VPNs that drain your battery, ADFastDNS operates seamlessly at the transport layer making it faster, lighter, and virtually invisible. It brings enterprise-grade network security straight into the iOS sandbox. Try free for 7 days, unlock forever with a one-time purchase. Take back control of your network today.

Screenshots

DNS Changer4 screens
ADFastDNS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DNS Changer at 4.6 against ADFastDNS's 4.3. DNS Changer also leads on ratings volume (178 vs 6). ADFastDNS's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 and ADFastDNS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DNS Changer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DNS Changer has 178 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of DNS Changer's written reviews are positive against 100% of ADFastDNS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Changer ships an update every 3 weeks, ADFastDNS weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DNS Changer versus ADFastDNS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS ChangerADFastDNS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (178 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews96.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings178 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerprosafe ltdRaffaele De Lorenzo

Customer experience

DNS Changer

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

ADFastDNS

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ADFastDNS

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 subscriptions7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

ADFastDNS

One-time2
  • 14 Days Free TrialFree
  • ADFastDNS Full Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is DNS Changer free?
DNS Changer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ADFastDNS free?
ADFastDNS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DNS Changer or ADFastDNS?
DNS Changer is rated higher. DNS Changer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while ADFastDNS averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do DNS Changer or ADFastDNS have ads?
Neither DNS Changer nor ADFastDNS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DNS Changer or ADFastDNS?
DNS Changer ships an update every 3 weeks, and ADFastDNS weekly. Most recently, DNS Changer was updated on October 30, 2026 and ADFastDNS on October 30, 2026.

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