Comparison

Cloudflare Remote vs PapiDNS

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

Head to head
About

Cloudflare Remote

Manage your Cloudflare DNS and domains from your iPhone. Control DNS records, firewall rules, SSL settings, and monitor traffic with a secure and intuitive interface. Offers real-time analytics and advanced security features for professionals.

Highlights
  • Manage unlimited DNS records
  • Real-time traffic analytics
  • Create and manage Firewall Rules
  • SSL/TLS management
  • Cache purge functionality
  • Multi-account support
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Cloudflare Remote is a mobile control room for your Cloudflare account, built for people who need to fix things without waiting until they are back at a laptop. Manage DNS, firewall rules, cache behaviour, tunnels, Workers, SSL and analytics from your iPhone, in a fast native interface. DNS & DOMAINS • Manage records of every common type (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SRV, PTR) • Create, edit and delete records instantly, with the proxy toggle on each one • Export a whole zone as a BIND file, or import one • DNSSEC status and configuration • Multi-account support with fast switching ANALYTICS • Requests, bandwidth, unique visitors and threats • Cache hit ratio, cached against uncached traffic • HTTP status distribution and top countries • 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days SECURITY • Firewall rules with Cloudflare's own expression language • WAF managed rulesets • IP access rules by IP, CIDR, country or ASN • Rate limiting rules • Live security events, with the rule that caught each request • Security level, up to Under Attack mode • SSL/TLS mode, certificates and minimum TLS version PERFORMANCE & RULES • Cache rules and transform rules • Page rules and redirect rules • Cache purge, everything or by URL • Development mode • Browser cache TTL, Brotli, HTTP/2, HTTP/3, IPv6, WebSockets, Always Online TUNNELS & ZERO TRUST • Cloudflare Tunnel health, active connections and their locations • Public hostnames you can add and edit in place • Protect any hostname with Zero Trust Access, and decide who may reach it DEVELOPERS • Workers & Pages deployments, with one-tap rollback and retry • Workers scripts and the routes bound to each domain • R2 buckets AVAILABILITY • Load balancers with their origin pools • Health checks EMAIL ROUTING • Forward addresses on your domain to a personal inbox • Manage routing rules and destinations AUDIT • See who changed what on the account, and when PRIVACY & SECURITY • Your API key or token is kept in the device Keychain, pinned to that device, so it is excluded from iCloud and iTunes backups • It is sent to nobody but Cloudflare's own API. There is no server behind this app to send it to • Optional Face ID, Touch ID or passcode lock in front of the app • Sign in with a scoped API Token and grant only the permissions you choose • No analytics SDK, no advertising SDK, no tracking, no usage data collected SUBSCRIPTIONS Premium unlocks every domain on your account, plus tunnels, Access, Workers & Pages, R2, cache rules, transform rules and load balancers. Available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. A multi-account add-on is included with lifetime. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. IMPORTANT Cloudflare Remote needs a Cloudflare account, which it manages but does not create. This is an independent third-party client built on the Cloudflare API and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Cloudflare, Inc. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PapiDNS

Features
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PapiDNS – Manage External DNS Providers with Ease PapiDNS is a professional DNS management tool designed for developers, IT administrators, and businesses that need to manage external DNS providers on the go. Whether you work with GoDaddy, Route53, or other DNS platforms, PapiDNS helps you connect, control, and maintain your domain records from one secure interface with no desktop dashboard required. Core Features Multi-Provider Integration: Connect and manage DNS zones across GoDaddy, Route53, and more. Handle multiple accounts and domains with unified access. Record Management Made Simple: Add, edit, and delete A, CNAME, TXT, and MX records with just a few taps. Update entries instantly with real-time syncing to your external DNS providers. Secure API Connectivity: Authorize DNS provider access via API keys using end-to-end encryption. All credentials are stored locally and never shared externally. Read-Only & Full-Access Modes: Choose between free (read-only) and premium modes: 1. Free: View DNS records and domain status across connected providers. 2. Premium: Create, modify, and delete records directly from your mobile device. Developer-Friendly Tools: Perform DNS lookups, check propagation, and manage multiple DNS environments — including sandbox and production — without leaving the app. Security You Can Trust: Your API keys and credentials are encrypted locally on your device. PapiDNS supports secure communication standards and does not collect, store, or share personal data. Why PapiDNS 1. Manage multiple DNS providers in one place 2. Securely connect via API 3. Simplify record changes across platforms 4. Save time by avoiding manual logins to provider dashboards 5. Built for developers, domain managers, and IT professionals Requirements: API access from your DNS provider (GoDaddy, Route53, etc.) Active internet connection for real-time DNS synchronization Subscription PapiDNS Premium Duration: Monthly or Yearly (auto-renewing) Price: Displayed in-app (varies by region) Billing: Charged to your Apple ID account Auto-renewal: Manage at any time in Apple ID > Subscriptions Legal & Policies Privacy Policy: papidns.app/privacy Terms of Service: papidns.app/terms Terms of Use: Apple EULA

Screenshots

Cloudflare Remote4 screens
PapiDNS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cloudflare Remote at every 4 weeks against PapiDNS's every 2 months. Cloudflare Remote also leads on chart position (#28 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.2). 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. Cloudflare Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PapiDNS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloudflare Remote ships an update every 4 weeks, PapiDNS every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Cloudflare Remote versus PapiDNS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudflare RemotePapiDNS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (90 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings90 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#28 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmre KelesTrees and Rain

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cloudflare Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Multi-Account Add-on$4.99
  • Lifetime$34.99
2 purchases

PapiDNS

Subscriptions2
  • PapiDNS Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PapiDNS Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Cloudflare Remote free?
Cloudflare Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PapiDNS free?
PapiDNS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cloudflare Remote or PapiDNS have ads?
Neither Cloudflare Remote nor PapiDNS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloudflare Remote or PapiDNS?
Cloudflare Remote ships an update every 4 weeks, and PapiDNS every 2 months. Most recently, Cloudflare Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and PapiDNS on October 30, 2026.

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