Comparison

DNS Benchmark vs PetDNS

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

Head to head
About

DNS Benchmark

Optimize your internet speed by finding the fastest DNS server for gaming, streaming, or general browsing. This tool provides detailed performance metrics and stability analysis to improve your connection quality.

Highlights
  • Instant DNS benchmark
  • Real performance metrics (Average, Median, Jitter)
  • Deep stability charts and Bufferbloat tracking
  • Health Score and 'Network Verified' badges
  • CSV export for reports
  • Unlimited custom DNS testing
  • DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) encryption
Features
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Is your internet slow? Is the ping in your games too high? Your DNS server might be the bottleneck. DNS Benchmark is the most complete tool for testing, comparing, and finding the fastest DNS server for your network. Run a benchmark in one tap and get a clear performance ranking of the world's top DNS providers — optimized for gaming, streaming, and everyday browsing. FEATURES Instant DNS Benchmark — Compare Cloudflare, Google DNS, OpenDNS, Quad9, and 15+ providers in seconds. Real Metrics — Go beyond ping. Analyze Average, Median, and Jitter for a complete picture of DNS speed and stability. Pro Analytics — Deep stability charts, Jitter analysis, and Bufferbloat tracking to understand your real connection quality. Health Score — Monitor your DNS performance over time and earn "Network Verified" badges. CSV Export — Export your full benchmark history for professional reports and analysis. Unlimited Custom DNS — Add, save, and test as many private DNS servers as you want. DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) — All test queries are encrypted for total privacy. Premium Interface — A clean, modern design optimized for one-handed use. No Account Required — Launch the app and test immediately. No login, no sign-up. WHY DNS BENCHMARK? Transparent — We show you a clear ranking with real data. No "magic" settings, no inflated numbers. You decide which DNS is best. Private — No account, no tracking, no invasive permissions. Your data stays on your device. Accurate — Median, Jitter, and Bufferbloat metrics give you the full picture that a simple ping test can't. PERFECT FOR Gamers — Find the lowest ping and jitter DNS for a competitive edge. Reduce lag in Fortnite, Valorant, Call of Duty, and more. Streamers — Ensure a stable connection for buffer-free 4K streaming on Netflix, YouTube, and Twitch. IT Pros & Developers — A powerful network diagnostic tool for testing custom DNS configurations and analyzing performance. Anyone with slow internet — Switching your DNS can dramatically improve your browsing speed. Find out which one is fastest for your location. Don't leave your connection to chance. Download DNS Benchmark now and take control of your internet speed.

About

PetDNS

Manage your NextDNS profiles from your mobile device. Monitor network activity, block trackers, and fine-tune settings with a user-friendly interface and powerful features.

Highlights
  • DNS query log analysis
  • Allowlist/denylist management
  • Query analytics
  • Advanced settings configuration
  • Configurable dashboard widgets
  • Siri and Shortcuts support (Pro)
Features
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Manage every NextDNS profile from one app with live logs, deep analytics, dynamic widgets, and instant settings management. Full control of your network: - Powerful DNS log search with extensive filtering - Update your allowlists and denylists from anywhere - Deep query analytics to see exactly what's happening on your network over time - Complete control over all profile settings, including advanced configurations like DNS Rewrites and Parental Controls - Customizable dashboard and widgets on the Home Screen and Lock Screen Elevate your experience with PetDNS Pro to manage multiple accounts or automate changes: - Manage multiple NextDNS accounts from a single app - Build custom workflows to edit your profiles with Siri and Shortcuts - Search and compare logs across all profiles simultaneously - Update the allowlists and denylists on all profiles with a single tap - View combined, cross-profile analytics - See aggregated profile data in the dashboard and widgets The PetDNS Promise: Managing your privacy should be easy and accessible. PetDNS promises to provide all profile management features available on the NextDNS website, including data retrieval, viewing logs, and managing settings for all of your individual profiles, in the app at no cost. No paywall will ever prevent you from seeing your data. PetDNS is an independent third-party app for NextDNS account management. A NextDNS account is required to use this app. PetDNS is not affiliated with or endorsed by NextDNS. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DNS Benchmark4 screens
PetDNS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PetDNS at none against DNS Benchmark's shown. PetDNS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). DNS Benchmark's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. DNS Benchmark sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PetDNS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PetDNS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DNS Benchmark has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Benchmark ships an update weekly, PetDNS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DNS Benchmark versus PetDNS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS BenchmarkPetDNS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDaniel Souza do ValeLuke Edwards

Customer experience

DNS Benchmark

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

PetDNS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DNS Benchmark

One-time2
  • Remove Ads Forever$3.99
  • DNS Benchmark Pro$5.99
2 purchases

PetDNS

Subscriptions2
  • PetDNS Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PetDNS Pro - Yearly1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is DNS Benchmark free?
DNS Benchmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PetDNS free?
PetDNS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DNS Benchmark or PetDNS?
PetDNS is rated higher. DNS Benchmark averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while PetDNS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DNS Benchmark or PetDNS have ads?
DNS Benchmark shows ads; PetDNS does not.
Which is updated more often, DNS Benchmark or PetDNS?
DNS Benchmark ships an update weekly, and PetDNS every 3 weeks. Most recently, DNS Benchmark was updated on October 30, 2026 and PetDNS on October 20, 2026.

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