# Web Shield vs DNS Quick

Web Shield and DNS Quick both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of DNS Quick's written reviews are positive against 0% of Web Shield's. DNS Quick also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Web Shield's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Web Shield sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and DNS Quick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Web Shield against 5.0 for DNS Quick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Web Shield has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Web Shield's written reviews are positive against 100% of DNS Quick's.

Web Shield ships an update every 3 weeks, DNS Quick every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Web Shield | DNS Quick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-shield-scam-and-ad-blocker/id6759574328/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-quick-dns-settings/id6773666270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZENBYTE DIJITAL TEKNOLOJILER LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751368688) | [Roku Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884921822) |

## What reviewers say

### Web Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-shield-scam-and-ad-blocker/id6759574328)

This utility app uses DNS filtering to block unwanted connections, including ads, trackers, phishing, and malicious domains. It enhances privacy by preventing data collection and offers custom blocking options for a secure browsing experience.

**Highlights:** DNS-based filtering, Ad blocking, Tracker blocking, Phishing & scam domain blocking, Malicious domain blocking, Custom block list, Allow list, Protection activity log

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### DNS Quick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-quick-dns-settings/id6773666270)

Easily manage your device's DNS settings with curated presets and custom configurations. Test response times and ensure your chosen DNS is active. Supports IPv4, IPv6, DoH, and DoT.

**Highlights:** Curated DNS resolver presets, DNS response-time and failure checks, Custom DNS configuration management, IPv4, IPv6, DoH, and DoT support, macOS menu bar controls, In-app language switching

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DNS Quick Plus | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Web Shield free?

Web Shield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DNS Quick free?

DNS Quick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Web Shield or DNS Quick?

DNS Quick is rated higher. Web Shield averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while DNS Quick averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Web Shield or DNS Quick have ads?

Neither Web Shield nor DNS Quick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Web Shield or DNS Quick?

Web Shield ships an update every 3 weeks, and DNS Quick every 5 days. Most recently, Web Shield was updated on November 5, 2026 and DNS Quick on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*