xiaoman vs DNSwitch
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.
DNSwitch
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Key Features • One-tap DNS switching • Custom DNS: Add, edit, delete. Supports DoH, DoT, and DNS • DNS Speed Test (Pro): Shows average, minimum, and maximum latency • DNSwitch Pro: Unlock speed test and ad-free Disclaimer This app is not affiliated with any DNS providers. All services are provided by third parties. Please follow their terms and privacy policies.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: xiaoman at none against DNSwitch's shown. xiaoman also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). DNSwitch's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases 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 and DNSwitch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
xiaoman ships an update every 3 weeks, DNSwitch weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xiaoman | DNSwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DE EASTRISE BPO SDN. BHD. | LEE HAN HSIANG |
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
DNSwitch
- dnswitch pro$0.99
