# NextDNS Remote vs PetDNS

The clearest difference is rating: PetDNS at 5.0 against NextDNS Remote's 4.6. NextDNS Remote's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

PetDNS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextDNS Remote has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NextDNS Remote ships an update fortnightly, PetDNS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextDNS Remote | PetDNS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextdns-remote/id6741903285/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petdns-nextdns-manager/id6772567385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RocketScience IT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502999561) | [Luke Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772567387) |

## What reviewers say

### NextDNS Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextdns-remote/id6741903285)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NextDNS+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| NextDNS+ Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| NextDNS+ Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


### PetDNS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petdns-nextdns-manager/id6772567385)

Manage your NextDNS profiles from your mobile device. Monitor network activity, block trackers, and fine-tune settings with a user-friendly interface and powerful features.

**Highlights:** DNS query log analysis, Allowlist/denylist management, Query analytics, Advanced settings configuration, Configurable dashboard widgets, Siri and Shortcuts support (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PetDNS Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| PetDNS Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextDNS Remote free?

NextDNS Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PetDNS free?

PetDNS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NextDNS Remote or PetDNS?

PetDNS is rated higher. NextDNS Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while PetDNS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NextDNS Remote or PetDNS have ads?

Neither NextDNS Remote nor PetDNS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NextDNS Remote or PetDNS?

NextDNS Remote ships an update fortnightly, and PetDNS every 3 weeks. Most recently, NextDNS Remote was updated on October 15, 2026 and PetDNS on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*