xiaoman vs Protexb
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.
Protexb
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Protexb helps you take control of your internet connection by changing your DNS to trusted servers. Designed to block unwanted ads and trackers, Protexb ensures a safer, cleaner browsing experience. Key features: Easily switch between trusted DNS profiles (AdGuard, Google, Cloudflare, OpenDNS interface). Built-in VPN tunnel using secure AdGuard DNS. Ad-blocking, tracker protection, and enhanced privacy. Real-time ping display to your selected DNS profile. One-tap connect and disconnect. Your data stays private. No complicated setup. Just install, choose your profile, and browse with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Protexb at none against xiaoman's 10. xiaoman's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Protexb asks for nothing beyond the download.
xiaoman ships an update every 3 weeks, Protexb every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xiaoman | Protexb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DE EASTRISE BPO SDN. BHD. | TheGroceryShelf LLC |
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
Protexb
No in-app purchases








