Comparison

imjaDNS vs NetPulse

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

Head to head
About

imjaDNS

Manage your device's DNS settings with custom profiles for enhanced privacy, faster browsing, or improved security. Apply changes system-wide with a single tap, no VPN needed. Features include a speed test, network monitoring, and a connection log.

Highlights
  • 15+ built-in DNS providers
  • Encrypted DNS (DoH/DoT)
  • One-tap system-wide DNS activation
  • Custom DNS profile creation
  • DNS provider speed testing
  • Real-time network monitoring
  • Connection log with history
Features
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imjaDNS is a premium, privacy-respecting DNS manager for iOS that lets you view, switch, and customize your DNS, all on-device, with no VPN required. Powered by Apple's NEDNSSettingsManager, imjaDNS gives you full system-wide DNS control in a single tap. Whether you want stronger privacy, faster browsing, family-safe filtering, extra security, or lower gaming latency, imjaDNS has a curated provider ready to go. KEY FEATURES • 15+ built-in DNS providers across 5 categories: Privacy, Speed, Family Safe, Security, and Gaming • Encrypted DNS with full DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT) support • One-tap apply to activate any profile system-wide, with no VPN tunnel required • Custom DNS profiles with full IPv4, IPv6, DoH URL, and DoT hostname validation • Speed Test to benchmark latency across providers, with ranked results and saved history • Real-time network monitoring that detects Wi-Fi, Cellular, and Ethernet live • Connection Log with timestamped, color-coded history of every change, saved across restarts • Favorites to bookmark your go-to profiles for instant access BUILT-IN PROVIDERS Privacy: Cloudflare 1.1.1.1, Quad9, Mullvad DNS Speed: Google DNS, NextDNS, Cloudflare WARP Family Safe: Cloudflare Family, CleanBrowsing, OpenDNS Family Shield Security: AdGuard DNS, Control D, Quad9 + ECS Gaming: Google Low-Latency, Level3, OpenDNS PRIVACY BY DESIGN imjaDNS collects nothing. No analytics, no tracking, no logging. Every DNS operation happens on your device and requires your explicit action. We never see your IP address, your DNS queries, or any personal data. DESIGNED TO SHINE A stunning Liquid Glass interface with glass-morphism cards, animated gradients, and a dark-mode-optimized design throughout. Built with SwiftUI and The Composable Architecture for a fast, reliable experience. Learn more at imjadns.peterdsp.dev

About

NetPulse

Features
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NetPulse gives you a complete WiFi and network toolkit right in your pocket. Whether you're troubleshooting a slow connection, scanning your home network for unknown devices, or running a speed test — NetPulse does it all in one clean, fast app. WIFI INFO & SIGNAL QUALITY See your network name (SSID), security type, IP address, subnet, DNS servers, and a real-time signal quality estimate. Share your WiFi as a QR code with one tap. INTERNET SPEED TEST Measure your real download and upload speeds with a built-in speed test. Track your results over time and compare performance across sessions. LAN SCANNER Discover every device connected to your WiFi. See IP addresses, hostnames, and response times across your entire local network in seconds. PING & TRACEROUTE Run live ping tests to any host and see latency in real time. Trace the full route your data takes across the internet with our TCP-based traceroute. DNS LOOKUP Query A, AAAA, and PTR records for any domain. Built directly into the app — no third-party service required. PORT SCANNER Scan the 20 most common ports on any host or device. See which services are open and identify potential security issues on your network. IP INFO & WHOIS Get geolocation, ISP, timezone, and organization details for any public IP address. Run Whois/RDAP lookups on any domain to see registration details. SSL CERTIFICATE CHECK Verify the security certificate for any HTTPS site. See subject, issuer, and expiry information at a glance. DATA USAGE MONITOR Set a custom monthly data plan limit and track your network usage by session. Get alerts when you approach your limit. PRO VERSION — TRY FREE Go Pro for 24 hours free. Remove all ads, unlock priority speed tests, and access the full network toolkit with no restrictions. Pro plans: • Monthly: $4.99/month • Yearly: $49.99/year Subscriptions auto-renew. Cancel anytime in App Store Settings. NetPulse is built for home users, IT professionals, students, gamers, and anyone who wants to understand and optimize their network connection. No account required. No unnecessary permissions. Just powerful tools that work. Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/privacytermsconditionnetpulse/home Apple Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

imjaDNS2 screens
NetPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NetPulse at Free against imjaDNS's $0.99. imjaDNS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

NetPulse is free to download; imjaDNS costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

imjaDNS ships an update every 3 weeks, NetPulse every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
imjaDNS versus NetPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterimjaDNSNetPulse
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPETROS DHESPOLLARIAPP TEAM

In-app purchases

None

imjaDNS

No in-app purchases

None

NetPulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is imjaDNS free?
imjaDNS costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetPulse free?
NetPulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do imjaDNS or NetPulse have ads?
NetPulse shows ads; imjaDNS does not.
Which is updated more often, imjaDNS or NetPulse?
imjaDNS ships an update every 3 weeks, and NetPulse every 2 months. Most recently, imjaDNS was updated on October 28, 2026 and NetPulse on October 31, 2026.

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