DNS Shield vs PingDoc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
PingDoc
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | DNS Shield | PingDoc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ARETORI SOLUTIONS LTD | Marius Sandu |
In-app purchases
DNS Shield
No in-app purchases
PingDoc
- PingDoc Pro$3.99









