Comparison

DNS Benchmark+ vs GoodPAS

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

Head to head
About

DNS Benchmark+

This utility app tests DNS resolvers to find the one that offers the best real-world performance for your connection. It measures not just DNS reply speed but also the latency to the actual endpoints the replies point to, providing comprehensive diagnostics and configurable scoring.

Highlights
  • Real-world endpoint speed testing
  • UDP, DoT, DoH, and DNSCrypt support
  • DNSSEC validation and hijack detection
  • Configurable weighted scoring system
  • Per-run history with iCloud sync
  • Add custom resolvers
Features
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DNS Benchmark+ finds the DNS resolver that genuinely performs best for you — on your current Wi-Fi, cellular, or VPN connection — by measuring what users actually experience, not just DNS reply speed. **What makes DNS Benchmark+ different** Most DNS tools only measure how fast a resolver replies to a DNS query. DNS Benchmark+ goes further: it measures the real endpoints those replies point to. If a fast resolver sends you to a distant CDN node, it's not actually fast for you. DNS Benchmark+ measures both, then ranks resolvers by what matters. **Comprehensive testing** • UDP, DNS-over-TLS (DoT), DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH), and DNSCrypt resolvers — all supported • Real CDN endpoint probing: TCP and TLS latency to actual IPs returned • Globally-representative CDN test domains • DNS latency, jitter, and P99 — not just averages • Concurrent testing of many resolvers simultaneously • Per-run history with iCloud sync across all your devices **Security & privacy diagnostics** • DNSSEC validation — confirms resolver validates signatures and blocks spoofed records • NXDOMAIN hijack detection — identifies resolvers that redirect failed lookups to ad pages • ECS detection — checks if resolver sends client hints for optimal CDN routing • Bogus record blocking — confirms resolver rejects invalid DNSSEC responses • Resolver identity via CHAOS and NSID queries **Configurable scoring** DNS Benchmark+ uses a weighted scoring system you can tune: • Endpoint speed (TCP/TLS latency to real IPs) • DNS speed (raw query latency) • Reliability (success rate, rcode quality) • Stability (jitter and P99 consistency) • Locality (geographic proximity of returned endpoints) Adjust weights in Settings → Score Weights and save custom presets. **Powerful and configurable** • Add any resolver: IPv4/IPv6, tls://, https://, sdns:// DNSCrypt stamps • Configure test domains, concurrency, timeouts, and probe depth • Per-category iCloud sync — control what syncs between your devices • Run history with export and iCloud sync • Share results as formatted text **Privacy** All DNS benchmarking runs on your device. DNS queries go directly to each resolver under test. Approximate geolocation uses ipinfo.io. Run history is stored locally and optionally in your private iCloud account.

About

GoodPAS

Features
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The GoodPAS App is designed to connect mobile clients to the GL.iNet's private access dongle. It provides connection control with private access dongle and device management features, offering remote workers a fast and convenient network access tool. Available for Windows, macOS, Andriod and iOS. Key Features Connection Control – One‑tap on/off. Access Modes – Global Proxy (access local resources and internet via the privte access box) or Bypass LAN(access only internet via the privte access box). Speed Test – Measure max transfer rate from app to privte access dongle. P2P – Secure, direct connection with no intermediate servers. Remote Management – Add or remove device connections on the fly.

Screenshots

DNS Benchmark+4 screens
GoodPAS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GoodPAS at Free against DNS Benchmark+'s $3.99. GoodPAS also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). DNS Benchmark+'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On 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

GoodPAS is free to download; DNS Benchmark+ costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Benchmark+ ships an update every 2 days, GoodPAS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
DNS Benchmark+ versus GoodPAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS Benchmark+GoodPAS
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiroslaw DudekGL Technologies (HK) Limited

In-app purchases

None

DNS Benchmark+

No in-app purchases

None

GoodPAS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNS Benchmark+ free?
DNS Benchmark+ costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GoodPAS free?
GoodPAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DNS Benchmark+ or GoodPAS have ads?
Neither DNS Benchmark+ nor GoodPAS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DNS Benchmark+ or GoodPAS?
DNS Benchmark+ ships an update every 2 days, and GoodPAS every 2 weeks. Most recently, DNS Benchmark+ was updated on October 10, 2026 and GoodPAS on October 13, 2026.

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