SilenceTheLan vs SecureDNS Agent

SilenceTheLAN gives parents fast, local control over internet access on UniFi networks. Set up firewall rules once in UniFi, then toggle access from your iPhone: One-tap block or allow Time-limited extensions (15m, 30m, 1h, 2h) Rules grouped by person Schedule-aware overrides with automatic restore Audit notes written back to rule descriptions for transparency Built for privacy: Local network only No cloud account required in the app No remote relay service Requirements: iOS 17.0 or later Compatible UniFi controller on the same local network Local UniFi admin account SilenceTheLAN is not affiliated with Ubiquiti Inc.

SecureDNS Agent protects your device by encrypting all DNS queries through your organization's Secutec-managed secure DNS infrastructure. Once registered with your company key, every DNS lookup on your device is routed through an encrypted DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) tunnel preventing interception, manipulation, or surveillance of your browsing activity. FEATURES • DNS-over-HTTPS enforcement — All DNS traffic is encrypted in transit, preventing network-level eavesdropping • Policy-based filtering — Malicious domains, phishing sites, and unwanted content are blocked according to your organization's policy • DNS query log — See every DNS query made on your device, with filtering status (Resolved, Blocked, Filtered) • Automatic failover — Built-in fallback resolver chain keeps you protected even if the primary server is unavailable • Protection dashboard — At-a-glance status: Protected, Connecting, Passthrough, or Disconnected • MDM-managed deployment — IT administrators can deploy and configure via Mobile Device Management without user interaction • Passthrough mode — Automatically handles captive portals (hotel/airport Wi-Fi) without blocking connectivity • Dark & Light mode — Follows system appearance settings • Multi-language support