xiaoman vs Next Dash Dns
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. xiaoman sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Next Dash Dns asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
xiaoman ships an update every 3 weeks, Next Dash Dns every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | xiaoman | Next Dash Dns |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DE EASTRISE BPO SDN. BHD. | Jesther Silvestre |
Customer experience
xiaoman
Next Dash Dns
In-app purchases
xiaoman
- 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
Next Dash Dns
No in-app purchases









