Comparison

DNS Shield vs PingDoc

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

Head to head
About

DNS Shield

Encrypt your DNS queries and use no-logging servers to safeguard your online presence across all your Apple devices. Easily configure settings, switch servers, and benefit from system-wide protection without needing a VPN. It helps minimize contact with harmful sites and updates DNS providers automatically.

Highlights
  • Encrypts DNS queries
  • No-logging DNS servers
  • Ease of configuration
  • Effortless DNS server switching
  • System-wide protection
  • Minimizes harmful site contact
  • Automatic DNS provider updates
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Protect yourself on all your Apple devices by encrypting DNS queries and using no-logging DNS servers. Safeguard your online presence. Key features: - Ease of configuration. - Effortlessly switch DNS servers. - No vendor lock in. - No need for VPN. - Minimise or completely eliminate, in some cases, the amount of harmful sites contacted by your device. - Works System wide (not only in the browser). - Extensive In-App Help system. - We don't collect any data and we don't track your activities. - Automatic updates of the DNS providers collection. Your feedback and reviews will be highly appreciated!

About

PingDoc

Features
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PingDoc - Your WiFi Doctor Find dead zones, test your speed, and optimize your home network! FEATURES: - WiFi Heatmap: Map signal quality using your devices as landmarks. Walk around, measure, see coverage! - Speed Test: Real download and upload speeds via Cloudflare - Device Discovery: See all devices on your network (TVs, speakers, phones, etc.) - Network Map: Visual diagram with latency to each device - Path Diagnosis: Trace the route to any server, find bottlenecks - DNS Speed Test: Compare DNS providers, find the fastest - Smart Recommendations: Get actionable tips to improve your WiFi PERFECT FOR: - Finding WiFi dead zones - Choosing the best router placement - Troubleshooting slow connections - Understanding your home network PRIVACY FIRST: All tests run locally. No data collected. No account required. No ads.

Screenshots

DNS Shield4 screens
PingDoc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PingDoc at Free against DNS Shield's $1.99. DNS Shield's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.2). On ads 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

PingDoc is free to download; DNS Shield costs $1.99 up front. PingDoc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DNS Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DNS Shield versus PingDoc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS ShieldPingDoc
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.4 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARETORI SOLUTIONS LTDMarius Sandu

In-app purchases

None

DNS Shield

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PingDoc

One-time1
  • PingDoc Pro$3.99

Questions

Is DNS Shield free?
DNS Shield costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PingDoc free?
PingDoc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DNS Shield or PingDoc have ads?
Neither DNS Shield nor PingDoc shows ads.

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