Comparison

Flow vs DNS Quick

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

Head to head
About

Flow

Take control of your internet connection system-wide. This app replaces your carrier's default DNS with a faster, smarter one, blocking ads, trackers, and malware without needing a VPN. Choose from multiple DNS providers for enhanced privacy and speed.

Highlights
  • System-wide DNS filtering
  • Block ads, trackers, and malware
  • Choose from 8 DNS providers
  • No VPN required
  • Privacy-focused, no logs
  • Custom DNS with subscription
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Flow — DNS Manager _______________________ Take control of your internet. Flow replaces your carrier's default DNS with a faster, smarter one — system-wide across every app on your iPhone. No VPN. No complicated setup. Just pick a provider and go. 8 DNS Providers Choose from ControlD, Cloudflare, Quad9, Google, AdGuard, Mullvad, CleanBrowsing, and OpenDNS — each built for a different purpose. Block ads, stop trackers, filter malware, or just go fast. Flow+ — The Complete Experience Unlock the full power of Flow with a subscription: · Custom DNS — use NextDNS, Pi-hole, or any server you choose · DNS Benchmark — find the fastest provider for your network · Per-Network Auto-Switch — different DNS for every WiFi network, automatically · Home Screen Widgets — see your active provider at a glance · 5 Themes — Void, Midnight, Aurora, Crimson, Obsidian · Priority Access — first in line for new providers and features Built for Privacy Flow never reads your DNS queries. It tells iOS which server to use and gets out of the way. No logs. No tracking. No data collected by the app. Everything runs on your device. Works Everywhere System-wide DNS filtering covers every app — Safari, Chrome, games, everything. WiFi and cellular. Flow+ available as monthly ($1.99) or yearly ($14.99) subscription. Manage anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. IMPORTANT Privacy Policy: flowprivacy.rift.lat Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DNS Quick

Features
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DNS Quick is a DNS settings manager for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Choose from public DNS presets, compare response times from your current network, and save the DNS configuration you want to use. You can also add custom DNS settings and keep them on this device. Features: - Curated DNS resolver presets - DNS response-time and failure checks - Custom DNS configuration management - IPv4, IPv6, DoH, and DoT setup support - Saved and enabled status checks - macOS menu bar controls for saved DNS configurations - In-app language switching from settings DNS Quick uses the system DNS settings supported by Apple platforms. iOS, iPadOS, or macOS may require you to approve or enable the saved configuration in Settings or System Settings. DNS Quick is not a VPN, does not proxy or inspect traffic, and does not change DNS without user approval. No account is required. DNS Quick includes no third-party analytics, no advertising SDKs, and no persistent DNS query logging. DNS requests may be handled by the DNS provider you choose.

Screenshots

Flow4 screens
DNS Quick4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flow and DNS Quick are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and DNS Quick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flow ships an update every 6 days, DNS Quick every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Flow versus DNS Quick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowDNS Quick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHIRAG DASHARATHBHAI PATELRoku Incorporated

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flow

Subscriptions2
  • Flow+$2.991 Month
  • Flow+ Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Flow Lifetime$6.99
1 purchases

DNS Quick

One-time1
  • DNS Quick Plus$5.99

Questions

Is Flow free?
Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DNS Quick free?
DNS Quick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flow or DNS Quick have ads?
Neither Flow nor DNS Quick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flow or DNS Quick?
Flow ships an update every 6 days, and DNS Quick every 5 days. Most recently, Flow was updated on September 21, 2026 and DNS Quick on September 3, 2026.

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