Comparison

DDNS Updater 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

DDNS Updater

Features
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DDNS Updater keeps your DNS records aligned with your real public address when your ISP gives you a dynamic IP. Point your domain at home servers, NAS, VPN, or remote desktop without memorizing changing numbers. What you can do • Automatic updates — Push your current IPv4 and/or IPv6 to the DNS records you choose. • 60+ DNS providers — Including Cloudflare, GoDaddy, Namecheap, DuckDNS, No‑IP, DigitalOcean, Route53, deSEC, OVH, Porkbun, and many more (full list in the app). • Dual stack — Configure IPv4 and IPv6 separately so both A and AAAA stay accurate. • Flexible IP sources — Detect public IP the way that fits your network (e.g. via URL or interface-style options where supported). • Multiple profiles — Manage several domains or hosts from one place; run updates when you need them. • Import & export — Back up and move configuration between devices or your own automation. • Notifications — Optional alerts when your address changes so you are not surprised by a stale record. • Looks the way you like — Light, dark, or system theme with Material Design 3. • Multilingual UI — Use the app in the language you prefer. Who it’s for Home users, small offices, and builders who self‑host behind dynamic IPs and want a straightforward mobile client instead of router-only or script-only setups. Privacy-minded Your provider credentials and configuration stay on your device; the app talks to your DNS provider and IP-detection endpoints only as needed to perform updates you configure. Note Background update behavior may depend on iOS battery and background policies; open the app or use supported scheduling as needed for your provider’s TTL and change frequency.

About

DNS Quick

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
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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 usage analytics, no advertising SDKs, and no persistent DNS query logging. Crash reports are sent through Firebase Crashlytics to fix bugs, and you can turn this off in Settings. DNS requests may be handled by the DNS provider you choose.

Screenshots

DDNS Updater4 screens
DNS Quick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DNS Quick at Free against DDNS Updater's $4.99. DDNS Updater's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads 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

DNS Quick is free to download; DDNS Updater costs $4.99 up front. DNS Quick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DDNS Updater asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DDNS Updater versus DNS Quick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDDNS UpdaterDNS Quick
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHefei Yunyilian Intelligent Technology Co., LtdRoku Incorporated

In-app purchases

None

DDNS Updater

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DNS Quick

One-time1
  • DNS Quick Plus$5.99

Questions

Is DDNS Updater free?
DDNS Updater costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DNS Quick free?
DNS Quick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DDNS Updater or DNS Quick have ads?
Neither DDNS Updater nor DNS Quick shows ads.

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