Protexb vs GlassDNS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Protexb
This app provides enhanced internet privacy and security by allowing users to switch DNS servers. It blocks ads and trackers for a cleaner, safer browsing experience with a built-in VPN tunnel.
- Switch DNS profiles
- Built-in VPN tunnel
- Ad-blocking
- Tracker protection
- Real-time ping display
- One-tap connect/disconnect
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Protexb helps you take control of your internet connection by changing your DNS to trusted servers. Designed to block unwanted ads and trackers, Protexb ensures a safer, cleaner browsing experience. Key features: Easily switch between trusted DNS profiles (AdGuard, Google, Cloudflare, OpenDNS interface). Built-in VPN tunnel using secure AdGuard DNS. Ad-blocking, tracker protection, and enhanced privacy. Real-time ping display to your selected DNS profile. One-tap connect and disconnect. Your data stays private. No complicated setup. Just install, choose your profile, and browse with confidence.
GlassDNS
Manage your DNS records directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app supports multiple DNS providers and offers full record management, including adding, editing, and deleting various record types. It's designed with security and native iOS features in mind.
- Multi-provider DNS support
- Full DNS record management
- A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SRV record types
- Secure API credential storage
- Native iOS design with light/dark mode
- Bilingual support (English & Chinese)
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GlassDNS is a DNS management app that lets you manage DNS records right from your iPhone and iPad. MULTI-PROVIDER SUPPORT Connect multiple DNS providers in one app. Currently supports Cloudflare and Alibaba Cloud DNS, with more coming soon. FULL DNS RECORD MANAGEMENT - View, add, edit, and delete DNS records - Support for A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, and SRV record types - Filter and search records by type or name - Pull to refresh for real-time updates SECURE BY DESIGN - API credentials stored in iOS Keychain - All data stays on your device - No tracking or analytics NATIVE DESIGN - Built with native iOS 26 Liquid Glass controls - Light and dark mode, or follow the system - Three-column layout on iPad - Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support - Bilingual support (English & Chinese)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GlassDNS at daily against Protexb's every 5 months. Protexb's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Protexb against 5.0 for GlassDNS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Protexb ships an update every 5 months, GlassDNS daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Protexb | GlassDNS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TheGroceryShelf LLC | 良瑀 童 |
In-app purchases
Protexb
No in-app purchases
GlassDNS
No in-app purchases
