Comparison

xiaoman vs Protexb

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

Protexb

Features
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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.

Screenshots

xiaoman3 screens
Protexb4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
xiaoman versus Protexb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxiaomanProtexb
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDE EASTRISE BPO SDN. BHD.TheGroceryShelf LLC

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

Protexb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xiaoman free?
xiaoman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Protexb free?
Protexb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do xiaoman or Protexb have ads?
Neither xiaoman nor Protexb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xiaoman or Protexb?
xiaoman ships an update every 3 weeks, and Protexb every 5 months. Most recently, xiaoman was updated on September 21, 2026 and Protexb on October 8, 2026.

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