Protexb vs DNSwitch
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.
DNSwitch
Easily change your device's DNS settings with a single tap. Supports custom DNS configurations including DoH and DoT. A Pro version unlocks advanced features like speed testing and removes ads.
- One-tap DNS switching
- Custom DNS support (DoH, DoT)
- Add, edit, and delete custom DNS
- DNS Speed Test (Pro)
- Ad-free experience (Pro)
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Key Features • One-tap DNS switching • Custom DNS: Add, edit, delete. Supports DoH, DoT, and DNS • DNS Speed Test (Pro): Shows average, minimum, and maximum latency • DNSwitch Pro: Unlock speed test and ad-free Disclaimer This app is not affiliated with any DNS providers. All services are provided by third parties. Please follow their terms and privacy policies.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Protexb at none against DNSwitch's 1. Protexb also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). DNSwitch's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ratings volume 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. DNSwitch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Protexb asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Protexb against 5.0 for DNSwitch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Protexb ships an update every 5 months, DNSwitch weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Protexb | DNSwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TheGroceryShelf LLC | LEE HAN HSIANG |
In-app purchases
Protexb
No in-app purchases
DNSwitch
- dnswitch pro$0.99
