Comparison

Dynamic DNS 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

Dynamic DNS

Features
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Dynamic DNS Link a domain name to your dynamic IP address. Manage your records easily and conveniently through your personal account. Features: - Create, edit, and delete DNS A records through a user-friendly web interface. - Link a domain name to your dynamic IP address and update it at any time—no manual configuration required. - Configure your router to automatically update DNS records—your IP will always be up-to-date. Where it's useful: - Smart home. Manage cameras, NAS, or router remotely—no dependence on the manufacturer's cloud platform. - Home server. Run Nextcloud, Plex, or Jellyfin at home—the address remains the same, even if the IP changes. - Remote access. Connect to your home network from the office or while traveling—no third-party VPN services required. - Small business. Need access to an internal service without the expensive cost of leasing a static IP from your provider? - Auto-update. Configure your router once, and the IP is updated automatically via the built-in DDNS client. - Game server. Keep your friends connected with a permanent address, even if your provider changes the IP every night.

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

Dynamic DNS3 screens
DNS Quick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dynamic DNS at none against DNS Quick's 1. Dynamic DNS also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. DNS Quick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dynamic DNS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Dynamic DNS versus DNS Quick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDynamic DNSDNS Quick
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir GorkovRoku Incorporated

In-app purchases

None

Dynamic DNS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DNS Quick

One-time1
  • DNS Quick Plus$5.99

Questions

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

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