Comparison

1Direct vs DNS+

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

Head to head
About

1Direct

Features
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1Direct is a private communication utility for phone numbers you need temporarily but do not want to add to Contacts. Enter a number, choose its country code, add an optional message, and continue using a supported communication service, SMS, or a phone call. 1Direct also provides locally stored tools that make repeated communication faster and more organized. COMMUNICATE WITHOUT SAVING A CONTACT Choose a country code, enter a phone number, and start the appropriate action without adding the number to your address book. REUSABLE MESSAGE TEMPLATES Create and organize frequently used messages for introductions, sales enquiries, support replies, order updates, and follow-ups. Insert a template into the composer with one tap. PRIVATE FAVORITES AND HISTORY Save useful numbers with a nickname inside 1Direct. Review recent and frequently used numbers without writing them to Apple Contacts. QR CODE TOOLS Create QR codes for a phone number, contact card, or compatible message link. Share the generated QR image or scan supported QR codes to bring a number into the composer. QUICK ACTIONS Continue through supported messaging services, SMS, or a phone call from one place. Availability depends on the services installed on your device. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Favorites, recent numbers, and templates are stored locally on your device. 1Direct does not require an account and does not add or modify entries in Apple Contacts. Key features: - Country-code picker with search - Optional prewritten messages - Reusable message templates and categories - Recent and frequently used numbers - Private favorites with nicknames - QR code creation, sharing, and scanning - Clipboard number suggestions when enabled - Light, dark, and system appearance - Responsive iPhone and iPad interface Third-party services are separate from 1Direct and are subject to their own availability and terms. 1Direct is not affiliated with or endorsed by WhatsApp, Telegram, or their owners.

About

DNS+

Configure encrypted DNS settings on your iPhone for enhanced privacy and content filtering. Choose between standard protection for a cleaner browsing experience or family protection to block adult content and enable safe search.

Highlights
  • Encrypted DNS-over-HTTPS configuration
  • System-level DNS settings
  • Standard protection mode
  • Family protection mode
  • Adult content filtering
  • Safe Search enablement
Features
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DNS+ is a simple encrypted DNS configuration utility for iPhone. It lets you configure DNS-over-HTTPS at the system level, so your selected DNS service can be used across supported apps and browsers. Choose between two protection modes: STANDARD PROTECTION Uses encrypted DNS filtering for a cleaner and more private browsing experience. FAMILY PROTECTION Adds filtering for adult-content domains and enables Safe Search where supported. HOW TO USE 1. Choose your preferred protection mode. 2. Set up DNS+. 3. Open iPhone Settings. 4. Go to General > VPN & Device Management > DNS. 5. Select DNS+. You only need to activate DNS+ once. After that, you can switch between Standard and Family protection directly from the app. PRIVACY DNS+ does not require an account and does not inspect or collect your browsing history. DNS requests are handled by the selected DNS provider. DNS+ uses AdGuard Public DNS as its DNS provider. Please note that DNS-based filtering has technical limitations and may not filter all content.

Screenshots

1Direct1 screens
DNS+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DNS+ at Free against 1Direct's $4.99. DNS+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). 1Direct's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, 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

DNS+ is free to download; 1Direct costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DNS+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
1Direct versus DNS+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1DirectDNS+
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRam TuluguMoataz AbdElkawy

In-app purchases

None

1Direct

No in-app purchases

None

DNS+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1Direct free?
1Direct costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DNS+ free?
DNS+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1Direct or DNS+?
DNS+ is rated higher. 1Direct averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DNS+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 1Direct or DNS+ have ads?
Neither 1Direct nor DNS+ shows ads.

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