Dynamic DNS vs ReFx Server Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dynamic DNS
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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.
ReFx Server Manager
Manage your game servers directly from your mobile device. Monitor server status, access the web console, edit configuration files, and handle backups. It also includes tools for game-specific content like Minecraft plugins and Steam Workshop items.
- Live server status monitoring
- Full web console access
- Configuration file editor
- Backup creation and restoration
- Automated task scheduling
- Minecraft version and mod management
- TeamSpeak server administration
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ReFx puts your game servers in your pocket. Sign in to your existing ReFx Hosting account and manage every server you own from one fast, native app — no laptop required. MANAGE EVERY SERVER • Live status at a glance — see what's running, starting, or stopped, with real-time CPU, memory, and player gauges • Full web console with command history — start, stop, restart, and send commands from anywhere • Browse and edit configuration files with a built-in editor • Create, restore, and download backups • Schedule automated tasks — restarts, commands, and backups on your timetable • Manage MySQL databases GAMES & CONTENT • Minecraft tools — switch versions and loaders, and install plugins, mods, and modpacks • Steam Workshop content, installed in a tap • TeamSpeak voice-server administration • Switch the game running on a server BILLING & SUPPORT, BUILT IN • View invoices, receipts, and billing history • Open and reply to support tickets without leaving the app STAY IN THE LOOP • Push notifications when a server changes state, an invoice needs attention, or support replies • Secure access with Face ID / Touch ID app lock ReFx is a free companion to your existing hosting account. New accounts and payments are handled on our website; the app is for managing the servers you already run. Questions or feedback? We're here: https://refx.gg/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Dynamic DNS at 3 against ReFx Server Manager's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Dynamic DNS | ReFx Server Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Vladimir Gorkov | FRANK RICHARD BARBARA |
In-app purchases
Dynamic DNS
No in-app purchases
ReFx Server Manager
No in-app purchases
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