Comparison

FlareDNS vs DNS Speed Tester

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

Head to head
About

FlareDNS

This app provides comprehensive management for Cloudflare domains and DNS records, allowing users to edit records, configure tunnels, and monitor analytics. It offers secure credential storage and supports multiple accounts for efficient administration on the go.

Highlights
  • Manage zones and DNS records
  • Flexible DNS editing
  • Tunnel management
  • Analytics monitoring
  • Account management
  • Secure credential storage
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FlareDNS is a powerful Cloudflare management app built for professionals who need fast, secure control over domains and DNS from anywhere. • Manage zones and DNS records — list domains, view nameservers, and edit records (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SRV, CAA, PTR, SPF, HTTPS/SVCB, URI, NAPTR). • Flexible DNS editing — create, update, and delete records with validation, TTL handling, and proxy toggle support. • Tunnel management — configure and inspect tunnels and routes with ease. • Analytics at a glance — view traffic charts and time-range filters to monitor performance. • Account management — secure in device credential storage and support for multiple accounts. • Security-first design — encrypted local storage for credentials and optional analytics/error reporting. FlareDNS streamlines Cloudflare administration for power users, offering a focused, efficient workflow for DNS and zone management on the go.

About

DNS Speed Tester

Features
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DNS Speed Tester — Find the Fastest DNS for Your Network Slow websites, high latency, or unreliable connections? Your DNS provider could be the bottleneck. DNS Speed Tester is a powerful DNS benchmark tool that measures and compares the speed, latency, and reliability of DNS servers in real time, directly from your iPhone or iPad. Every website, app, game, and online service depends on DNS. If your ISP's default DNS is slow or overloaded, your internet experience can feel sluggish. DNS Speed Tester helps you benchmark popular DNS providers against your current configuration so you can find the fastest and most reliable DNS server for your network. Features • Real-Time Performance Dashboard View live graphs showing DNS response times and latency across multiple providers. • Multiple Testing Protocols Benchmark DNS performance using UDP, TCP, DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH), DNS-over-TLS (DoT), and ICMP Ping. • Built-In DNS Providers Compare Google Public DNS, Cloudflare, Quad9, and curated Privacy, Security, Family, and Ad-Blocking DNS categories. • System DNS Detection Automatically detects and benchmarks your current device and network DNS configuration. • Advanced Benchmark Controls Customize test domains, concurrency levels, timeout limits, cache-busting, and latency calculation methods. • Custom DNS Providers Add, edit, and benchmark your own DNS servers. • Import and Export Settings Save, share, and restore DNS configurations using JSON. • Designed for iPhone and iPad Fast, lightweight, and optimized for iOS and iPadOS with automatic Light and Dark Mode support. Perfect For • Gamers looking for lower latency • Privacy-focused users comparing DoH and DoT providers • Home users optimizing browsing performance • Network administrators troubleshooting DNS issues • IT professionals validating DNS performance DNS Speed Tester provides accurate DNS benchmarking and performance analysis, helping you choose the best DNS service for speed, reliability, privacy, and security. Free. No account required. No telemetry. Just fast, accurate DNS benchmarking.

Screenshots

FlareDNS4 screens
DNS Speed Tester3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DNS Speed Tester at Free against FlareDNS's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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

DNS Speed Tester is free to download; FlareDNS costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FlareDNS versus DNS Speed Tester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlareDNSDNS Speed Tester
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperReena SinghVishnu Nampoothiri UK

In-app purchases

None

FlareDNS

No in-app purchases

None

DNS Speed Tester

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlareDNS free?
FlareDNS costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DNS Speed Tester free?
DNS Speed Tester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlareDNS or DNS Speed Tester have ads?
Neither FlareDNS nor DNS Speed Tester shows ads.

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