Comparison

Shield VPN vs API DNS Manager

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

Head to head
About

Shield VPN

This app provides a fast, secure, and user-friendly VPN service to protect your online privacy and ensure safe browsing. It encrypts your internet traffic, offers a global server network, and maintains a strict no-logs policy for enhanced anonymity. Connect with a single tap for seamless streaming, browsing, and downloading.

Highlights
  • Global server network
  • Strong encryption
  • No-logs policy
  • One-tap connection
  • Stable performance
  • Secure browsing
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Shield VPN is a fast, secure, and easy-to-use VPN service designed to protect your internet privacy and ensure safe browsing from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re connected to a public Wi-Fi network, mobile data, or home internet, Shield VPN helps encrypt your online traffic and keep your data safe from third parties. Key Features: - Global server network: Connect to servers in multiple countries for reliable and fast browsing - Strong encryption: Your internet traffic is encrypted using industry-standard protocols - No-logs policy: We do not monitor or store your browsing activity - One-tap connection: Simple interface for quick and easy VPN access - Stable performance: Enjoy smooth streaming, browsing, and downloading Shield VPN is ideal for: - Protecting personal information on public Wi-Fi - Enhancing online privacy and anonymity - Maintaining secure internet access while traveling - Keeping your internet activity private and secure Shield VPN does not collect or log user activity data. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtOqbVzgu6S3MK4s-XftemHMUd4eqv_lPNsrKQMV20M/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

API DNS Manager

Features
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API DNS Manager is a utilities app for operators who manage DNS through their own provider APIs. Sign in with your own API credential and edit zones and records on the go. FEATURES • Connect with your own API credential (stored securely on device) • Browse DNS zones and records • Add, edit, and delete DNS records • Toggle proxied / DNS-only where your provider supports it • Bulk update A/AAAA record IPs across a zone • Email routing helpers where supported by the connected API • Traffic overview (when available from the provider) • Tools for zone setup and cache purge where supported • Global search across zones and records • Favorites and change history • Optional Face ID / Touch ID app lock • Multiple API accounts (switch between saved tokens) HOW IT WORKS The app talks directly to the DNS API you configure. Your token does not pass through FastX servers. You control token permissions in your provider dashboard. APP STORE VERSION • No in-app purchases • No external license or activation required • Updates only through the App Store • Free to use after download REQUIREMENTS • A DNS provider account with API access • An API token with permissions for the zones you manage (zone read + DNS edit recommended) API DNS Manager is an independent utility published by FastX. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any third-party DNS or CDN vendor.

Screenshots

Shield VPN3 screens
API DNS Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: API DNS Manager at none against Shield VPN's 2. API DNS Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown). Shield VPN's advantage is chart position (#62 vs unranked). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Shield VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. API DNS Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Shield VPN versus API DNS Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShield VPNAPI DNS Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (732 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings732 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#62 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDENCOM NEW ZEALAND LIMITEDGeorge Gheorghe Dumitru

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shield VPN

Subscriptions2
  • ShieldVPN Premium Weekly$6.997 Days
  • ShieldVPN Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
None

API DNS Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shield VPN free?
Shield VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is API DNS Manager free?
API DNS Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shield VPN or API DNS Manager have ads?
Shield VPN shows ads; API DNS Manager does not.

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