# Network Toolbox Net security vs DNS Firewall by KeepSolid

The clearest difference is ads: DNS Firewall by KeepSolid at none against Network Toolbox Net security's shown. DNS Firewall by KeepSolid also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (87% vs 75%). Network Toolbox Net security's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 22) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Toolbox Net security sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and DNS Firewall by KeepSolid sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Network Toolbox Net security holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.4K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Network Toolbox Net security's written reviews are positive against 87% of DNS Firewall by KeepSolid's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, DNS Firewall by KeepSolid every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Toolbox Net security | DNS Firewall by KeepSolid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews)** | [4.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-firewall-by-keepsolid/id1553438508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **87.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [KeepSolid Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/674978021) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Toolbox Net security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453)

Analyze local and public networks for security issues and misconfigurations with over 50 tools. Features include IP scanning, port scanning, exploit tests, and SHODAN integration to expose online devices.

**Highlights:** WiFi Network IP scanning, Port scanning, SHODAN scan engine, Security exploit tests, Device information, NS-Lookup with domain info, Visual Traceroute

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wekkly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive networking tools
- 🚀 Powerful and efficient
- 💡 Excellent learning resource
- 🔒 Helps identify security issues
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with new ownership
- 💰 Switched to subscription model
- 🐛 Stability issues after updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Tracking and data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth configuration issues
- Unreliable website links
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More advanced network scanning capabilities
- Improved documentation and tutorials
- Restore previous one-time purchase model


### DNS Firewall by KeepSolid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-firewall-by-keepsolid/id1553438508)

This app acts as a network security solution by intercepting DNS resolutions for malicious websites, safeguarding your browsing experience. It blocks undesirable content, filters malicious traffic, and protects your private data and devices from malware and phishing attempts.

**Highlights:** Malware domain protection, Block undesirable content, Filter malicious traffic, Prevent phishing, Secure VPN connection, Multiplatform support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| MonoDefense 1 Month | $11.99 | per month |
| MonoDefense 1 month | $11.99 | per month |
| MonoDefense 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| MonoDefense 1 year | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Excellent DNS Firewall capabilities
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🔒 Blocks unwanted internet access effectively
- 👍 Provides control over app internet usage
- 🔒 Identifies data harvesting from apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing issues reported frequently
- 🐛 Disconnects WiFi
- 🐛 Slow connection times
- 🐛 App doesn't work on certain devices (Arm Mac)
- 🐛 Installation/timing out issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Disconnects WiFi
- Slow to connect
- Does not work on Arm Mac
- Installation times out

**Requested features**

- Update blocking algorithm and block list
- Show other available purchases and define costs
- Allow one registration for two devices
- Enable auto-connect on boot
- Option to connect to a VPN (PPTP/OpenVPN/etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Toolbox Net security free?

Network Toolbox Net security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DNS Firewall by KeepSolid free?

DNS Firewall by KeepSolid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Network Toolbox Net security or DNS Firewall by KeepSolid?

Network Toolbox Net security is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while DNS Firewall by KeepSolid averages 4.4 from 22 ratings.

### Do Network Toolbox Net security or DNS Firewall by KeepSolid have ads?

Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; DNS Firewall by KeepSolid does not.

### Which is updated more often, Network Toolbox Net security or DNS Firewall by KeepSolid?

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and DNS Firewall by KeepSolid every 3 weeks. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on November 6, 2026 and DNS Firewall by KeepSolid on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*