Comparison

xiaoman vs Next Dash Dns

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

Head to head
About

xiaoman

This DNS client tool allows developers to customize and manage DNS functionalities. It supports multiple transmission protocols, a hosts whitelist, and manual DNS server settings. The app also includes DNS request caching for faster access and IPv6 support.

Highlights
  • Multiple transmission protocols (TCP, UDP, TLS, HTTP)
  • Hosts whitelist support
  • Manual DNS server settings
  • DNS request caching
  • IPv6 DNS protocol support
  • List of common DNS servers
Features
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The Xiaoman app is a DNS client tool designed to help developers customize and manage DNS functionalities. It supports multiple transmission protocols to implement DNS functionality Supports users in setting a hosts whitelist (iOS does not natively support direct modification of the hosts file, but this can be achieved through the app). Provides a DNS client supporting four transmission protocols: TCP, UDP, TLS, and HTTP ( HTTP requires DNS server support). Allows users to manually set their own DNS servers. Supports caching of DNS requests to accelerate local DNS access. Supports IPv6 DNS protocol. Offers a list of commonly used DNS servers for easy modification of the phoneʼs default DNS settings.

About

Next Dash Dns

Manage your NextDNS settings directly from your mobile device. Monitor connection status, inspect DNS queries, and adjust profiles with a clean, intuitive interface. Ideal for privacy-conscious users and IT professionals seeking enhanced internet control.

Highlights
  • Live server ping monitoring
  • View connected devices and ISPs
  • Track resolved, relayed, and blocked domains
  • Visualize encryption methods and IP versions
  • Full DNSSEC support
  • Secure and private data handling
Features
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Next Dash DNS – Fast, Secure, and Smarter DNS Control Take full control of your NextDNS settings, right from your phone. Next Dash DNS is the ultimate companion app for anyone using NextDNS. Instantly monitor connection status, view live server pings, inspect DNS queries, and quickly adjust your profile — all in a modern, easy-to-use interface. Key Features: •Live server ping monitoring (real-time NextDNS server status) •View connected devices, ISPs, blocked reasons, destinations, and more •Track resolved, relayed, and blocked domains •Visualize encryption methods and IP versions •Full support for DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) •Clean, fast, and mobile-friendly design •Secure — we never store or share your DNS data Perfect for privacy enthusiasts, IT professionals, or anyone who wants faster, safer, and smarter internet browsing.

Screenshots

xiaoman3 screens
Next Dash Dns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Next Dash Dns at 3.0 against xiaoman's 1.0. Next Dash Dns also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). xiaoman's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. xiaoman sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Next Dash Dns asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Next Dash Dns holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xiaoman ships an update every 3 weeks, Next Dash Dns every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
xiaoman versus Next Dash Dns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxiaomanNext Dash Dns
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDE EASTRISE BPO SDN. BHD.Jesther Silvestre

Customer experience

xiaoman

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Next Dash Dns

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

xiaoman

One-time10
  • com.id3.month_price$5.99
  • com.id4.month_price$7.99
  • com.id2.quarter_price$9.99
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  • com.id3.quarter_price$12.99
  • id4quarter_price$14.99
  • com.id2.half_year_price$19.99
  • com.id2.year_price$29.99
  • com.id4.half_year_price$29.99
  • com.id3.year_price$39.99
  • com.id4.year_price$44.99
None

Next Dash Dns

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xiaoman free?
xiaoman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Next Dash Dns free?
Next Dash Dns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xiaoman or Next Dash Dns?
Next Dash Dns is rated higher. xiaoman averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Next Dash Dns averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do xiaoman or Next Dash Dns have ads?
Neither xiaoman nor Next Dash Dns shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xiaoman or Next Dash Dns?
xiaoman ships an update every 3 weeks, and Next Dash Dns every 5 days. Most recently, xiaoman was updated on October 30, 2026 and Next Dash Dns on October 30, 2026.

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