DNS Optimizer vs Crumbs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DNS Optimizer
Optimize your internet connection by easily switching DNS servers. Benchmark performance, block unwanted content, and enhance online gaming with secure and private browsing. Supports Wi-Fi and cellular networks on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- Switch system-wide DNS configurations
- Benchmark DNS server performance
- Pre-configured trusted DNS servers
- Add custom encrypted DNS servers (DoH/DoT)
- Block ads and unwanted content
- Improve online gaming latency
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Experience faster, safer, and more private internet browsing with DNS Optimizer—the ultimate DNS changer and benchmark app for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With this app, you can effortlessly switch between DNS servers, benchmark their performance, and customize your DNS settings to optimize your internet connection. Change DNS Server Enhance your browsing experience by easily changing system-wide DNS configurations. DNS Optimizer seamlessly integrates with your iPhone (iOS), iPad (iPadOS), and Mac (macOS), allowing you to configure DNS for both Wi‑Fi and cellular networks using your device’s built-in network settings—no VPN required. Pre-configured DNS Servers Quickly connect to fast, secure, and reliable pre-configured servers. Choose from trusted providers such as Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1), Google Public DNS (8.8.8.8), Quad9 (9.9.9.9), Cisco OpenDNS, AdGuard, CleanBrowsing, Control D, and dns0.eu. Add Custom DNS Servers Go beyond the defaults by setting up your own advanced, encrypted configurations. Enjoy integrated support for DNS over HTTPS (DoH), DNS over TLS (DoT), IPv4, and IPv6—giving you complete control over your DNS settings. (Available in the Pro version) Run DNS Benchmark Find the fastest DNS server for your network and location with advanced latency tests. You can easily measure and compare performance across multiple servers, including those that support encrypted protocols like DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS. Block Unwanted Content Take control of your browsing experience by choosing DNS servers designed for ad blocking, malicious content filtering, or parental controls (adult content filtering). Easily block unwanted content, protect your family, and keep your online activities secure and private. Improve Your Online Gaming Experience When every millisecond counts, your DNS configuration can be a game-changer. If your default or ISP-provided DNS server isn’t up to the task, you could experience lag, high ping, and other latency issues. Use this app to connect to the best DNS server for your connection and enjoy a smoother, more responsive gaming experience. Privacy: https://dnsoptimizer.app/privacy/ Terms: https://dnsoptimizer.app/terms/
Crumbs
This app blocks unwanted trackers across all applications and websites on your device at the network level. It provides insights into which companies are attempting to track you and how often they are blocked. Setup is quick and easy, requiring no technical expertise.
- Blocks trackers across all apps
- Network-level blocking
- Easy one-tap setup
- See blocked tracker counts
- Identifies tracking companies
- Lightweight and battery-friendly
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Your phone knows where you go, who you talk to, and what you do all day. Right now, dozens of companies quietly collect that — in the background, inside the apps you already use. Crumbs stops them. Crumbs blocks trackers at the network level, before they ever reach your data. No new browser. No settings to babysit. Switch it on once and it works across every app and website on your phone. Crumbs also blocks malware and phishing sites, because they're bad too. See who's watching. Crumbs shows you the companies caught trying to track you, and how many times it shut them down. • Blocks trackers across all your apps, not just your browser • Sets up in under a minute in one tap, no technical know-how • Watch the blocked-tracker count climb, and the companies behind them • Lightweight - no noticeable hit to speed or battery Your data should be yours. Crumbs keeps it that way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crumbs at none against DNS Optimizer's 2. Crumbs also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). DNS Optimizer's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 14). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. DNS Optimizer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Crumbs asks for nothing beyond the download.
Crumbs holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DNS Optimizer has 81 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DNS Optimizer ships an update every 11 days, Crumbs fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DNS Optimizer | Crumbs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (81 ratings) | 4.9 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ATAKAN YILDIRIM | Eyeo GmbH |
Customer experience
DNS Optimizer
Crumbs
In-app purchases
DNS Optimizer
- DNS Optimizer Pro$9.99
- DNS Optimizer Pro$19.99
Crumbs
No in-app purchases








