Comparison

NextDNS Remote vs sim2link

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

Head to head
About

NextDNS Remote

Manage your NextDNS configuration remotely. Monitor analytics, review query logs, and adjust blocking settings and lists. Supports multiple accounts and profiles for comprehensive control.

Highlights
  • View analytics and statistics
  • Explore query logs
  • Edit blocklists and allowlists
  • Change security and privacy settings
  • Manage multiple NextDNS accounts
  • Create new profiles
Features
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NextDNS Remote is a third party app for controlling your NextDNS setup. You can view statistics and logs, as well as change blocking settings and lists. *Analytics* See the number of (blocked) queries and a chart of your recent activity, grouped by profile. Furthermore, you can see different analytics about domains, devices, security, and more. The timespan of the charts & statistics is configurable. *Query Log* Explore what requests your devices make (including a 'live updating' feature), as well as see details about the query and device. For blocked queries you can find out why they're blocked. *Blocking* Edit your blocklist, deny & allowlist, native tracking protection, and more. Quickly toggle blocking for services and categories. *Settings* You have the ability to change all security, privacy, and parental control settings. *Multiple accounts* There's support for multiple NextDNS accounts and you can switch between them seamlessly. Multiple profiles are supported too: you can even create new profiles right from the app. A NextDNS+ purchase or subscription is required to use more than one account, the ability to do mutable actions (like changing settings or creating a profile), access the Live Log, remove limits, and more. You can get NextDNS+ with a one-time purchase or optional subscription. == Note: You need a NextDNS account for this app to function. NextDNS Remote is a third party app which uses the NextDNS API and is in no way affiliated with NextDNS. Find out more about NextDNS at https://nextdns.io/. This app offers a "NextDNS+" version with additional features, in the form of a lifetime purchase, a monthly subscription, or a yearly subscription. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period and will be charged to your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew/manage subscriptions in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

sim2link

Features
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Create, manage and scan QR codes with sim2link. DYNAMIC QR CODES AND SHORT LINKS - Create a reusable QR code with its own short link. - Change the destination later without replacing or reprinting the QR code. - Customise and download your QR code for menus, packaging, posters, profiles and campaigns. - Keep links organised and view useful visit statistics. SAFE QR SCANNER - Scan QR codes without signing in. - See the destination before opening it. - Check suspicious links and make a more informed choice before visiting them. SIMPLE ACCOUNT ACCESS - Sign in or create an account with your email and a one-time code. - Stay signed in inside the sim2link app until you choose to sign out. PAY AS YOU GO Core access is free. Optional paid services use your wallet only when you choose to use them. Unused wallet funds remain available for later. sim2link is designed for individuals, creators and businesses that want one QR code they can keep using while retaining control over where it leads. Important: automated link checks can reduce risk but cannot guarantee that every destination is safe. Always review unfamiliar links carefully.

Screenshots

NextDNS Remote4 screens
sim2link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NextDNS Remote at fortnightly against sim2link's every 3 months. sim2link's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NextDNS Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and sim2link sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextDNS Remote ships an update fortnightly, sim2link every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NextDNS Remote versus sim2link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextDNS Remotesim2link
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRocketScience ITWodoTech LTD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NextDNS Remote

Subscriptions2
  • NextDNS+ Monthly$0.991 Month
  • NextDNS+ Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • NextDNS+ Lifetime$8.99
2 purchases

sim2link

One-time2
  • Top up$0.99
  • Top up$9.99

Questions

Is NextDNS Remote free?
NextDNS Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is sim2link free?
sim2link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NextDNS Remote or sim2link have ads?
Neither NextDNS Remote nor sim2link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextDNS Remote or sim2link?
NextDNS Remote ships an update fortnightly, and sim2link every 3 months. Most recently, NextDNS Remote was updated on October 15, 2026 and sim2link on September 27, 2026.

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