Comparison

DNS Optimizer vs Crumbs

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Blocks trackers across all apps
  • Network-level blocking
  • Easy one-tap setup
  • See blocked tracker counts
  • Identifies tracking companies
  • Lightweight and battery-friendly
Features
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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.

Screenshots

DNS Optimizer4 screens
Crumbs4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DNS Optimizer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Crumbs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Optimizer ships an update every 11 days, Crumbs fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DNS Optimizer versus Crumbs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS OptimizerCrumbs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (81 ratings)4.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperATAKAN YILDIRIMEyeo GmbH

Customer experience

DNS Optimizer

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Crumbs

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DNS Optimizer

One-time2
  • DNS Optimizer Pro$9.99
  • DNS Optimizer Pro$19.99
None

Crumbs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNS Optimizer free?
DNS Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crumbs free?
Crumbs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DNS Optimizer or Crumbs?
Crumbs is rated higher. DNS Optimizer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Crumbs averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.
Do DNS Optimizer or Crumbs have ads?
Neither DNS Optimizer nor Crumbs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DNS Optimizer or Crumbs?
DNS Optimizer ships an update every 11 days, and Crumbs fortnightly. Most recently, DNS Optimizer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crumbs on October 31, 2026.

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