Comparison

CodaDNS vs DNS Button

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

Head to head
About

CodaDNS

Features
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CodaDNS is a powerful DNS filtering application that protects your family from harmful content on the internet. FEATURES: • Advanced Content Filtering Block adult content, malware, ads, stalkers, and more. Take complete control with 8 different categories. • Parental Control Create custom profiles for your children. Set different filtering rules for each child. • Safe Search Automatically enable safe search mode on Google, YouTube, and Bing. • Real-Time Statistics Monitor your DNS queries, see blocked content, and analyze internet usage statistics. • Easy Setup Download the DNS profile and activate it with one click. No VPN required, no battery drain. • Multi-Device Support Manage all family devices from a single account. • Custom Lists Allow or block the sites you want at any time with whitelists and blacklists. SECURITY AND PRIVACY: - DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) encryption - Your data is not shared with third parties - GDPR compliant CodaDNS is not a VPN. It only filters DNS queries and does not affect your device's performance. For questions: support@codadns.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://codadns.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://codadns.com/privacy

About

DNS Button

Easily switch your device's DNS settings with a single tap. Choose from a variety of popular providers or add your own custom servers. Supports Wi-Fi and cellular connections, with options for encrypted DNS and Siri integration.

Highlights
  • One-tap DNS switching
  • Built-in DNS providers
  • Custom DNS server support
  • Encrypted DNS (DoH/DoT)
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • DNS leak and filter testing
Features
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DNS Button switches the DNS on your iPhone and iPad. Pick a provider, turn it on, and approve it once in Settings. It covers Wi-Fi and cellular, and always shows the resolver in use. BUILT-IN PROVIDERS AdGuard, Canadian Shield, CleanBrowsing, Cloudflare, Control D, DNS4EU, Google, NextDNS, OpenDNS and Quad9, with the filtering options each one offers for malware, ads and families. RESPONSE TIMES See how fast every provider answers from where you are, measured on your device. ENCRYPTED DNS DNS over HTTPS or TLS, wherever the provider offers it. SHORTCUTS AND SIRI Switch providers or turn DNS Button on and off from Shortcuts, Spotlight or Siri. DNS BUTTON PRO • Custom DNS: add any DNS server, or set up NextDNS, Control D, AdGuard DNS, Cloudflare Zero Trust, CleanBrowsing, Pi-hole or AdGuard Home from an ID or address. • iCloud sync: your custom DNS servers on all your devices. • DNS leak test: see which resolver answers your lookups. • Filter check: make sure your filter blocks what it should. • Trusted Networks: turn DNS Button off on the Wi-Fi networks you name. • Focus filters: DNS that changes with your Focus, and changes back. One subscription covers your whole family with Family Sharing. The providers and their response times stay free. PRIVACY No analytics, no tracking and no account. Your DNS lookups go straight to the provider you choose. DNS Button Pro is an auto-renewable yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. It renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dnsbutton.dev/privacy

Screenshots

CodaDNS4 screens
DNS Button4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DNS Button at daily against CodaDNS's every 3 weeks. CodaDNS's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. CodaDNS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and DNS Button sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodaDNS ships an update every 3 weeks, DNS Button daily. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CodaDNS versus DNS Button: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodaDNSDNS Button
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOGUZHAN KALELIOGLUSR WORKS LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CodaDNS

Subscriptions3
  • Family Plan$0.991 Month
  • CodaDNS Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Family Plan$6.991 Year
1 purchases

DNS Button

Subscriptions1
  • DNS Button Pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is CodaDNS free?
CodaDNS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DNS Button free?
DNS Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CodaDNS or DNS Button have ads?
Neither CodaDNS nor DNS Button shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodaDNS or DNS Button?
CodaDNS ships an update every 3 weeks, and DNS Button daily. Most recently, CodaDNS was updated on September 15, 2026 and DNS Button on September 24, 2026.

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