# xiaoman vs NextDNS Remote

The clearest difference is rating: NextDNS Remote at 4.6 against xiaoman's 1.0. NextDNS Remote also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 1). xiaoman's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xiaoman sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and NextDNS Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NextDNS Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextDNS Remote has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

xiaoman ships an update every 3 weeks, NextDNS Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xiaoman | NextDNS Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaoman-dns/id6615085523/reviews) | **[4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextdns-remote/id6741903285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DE EASTRISE BPO SDN. BHD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761596315) | [RocketScience IT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502999561) |

## What reviewers say

### xiaoman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaoman-dns/id6615085523)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| com.id3.month_price | $5.99 | one-time |
| com.id4.month_price | $7.99 | one-time |
| com.id2.quarter_price | $9.99 | one-time |
| com.id3.quarter_price | $12.99 | one-time |
| id4quarter_price | $14.99 | one-time |
| com.id2.half_year_price | $19.99 | one-time |
| com.id2.year_price | $29.99 | one-time |
| com.id4.half_year_price | $29.99 | one-time |
| com.id3.year_price | $39.99 | one-time |
| com.id4.year_price | $44.99 | one-time |


### NextDNS Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextdns-remote/id6741903285)

Manage your NextDNS configuration remotely. Monitor analytics, review query logs, and adjust blocking settings and lists. Supports multiple accounts and profiles for comprehensive control.

**Highlights:** View analytics and statistics, Explore query logs, Edit blocklists and allowlists, Change security and privacy settings, Manage multiple NextDNS accounts, Create new profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NextDNS+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| NextDNS+ Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| NextDNS+ Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xiaoman free?

xiaoman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NextDNS Remote free?

NextDNS Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, xiaoman or NextDNS Remote?

NextDNS Remote is rated higher. xiaoman averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NextDNS Remote averages 4.6 from 41 ratings.

### Do xiaoman or NextDNS Remote have ads?

Neither xiaoman nor NextDNS Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, xiaoman or NextDNS Remote?

xiaoman ships an update every 3 weeks, and NextDNS Remote fortnightly. Most recently, xiaoman was updated on October 8, 2026 and NextDNS Remote on October 15, 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.*