Comparison

DynDnsPulse 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

DynDnsPulse

Automatically keeps your dynamic DNS records synchronized with your current IP address. It ensures your domain always points to the correct address, essential for home servers, self-hosted services, or VPNs.

Highlights
  • Supports 28 DNS providers
  • Updates IPv4 and IPv6 records
  • Manage multiple providers
  • Background IP checking
  • Detailed update log
  • Test connection feature
  • Custom URL template support
Features
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DynDnsPulse keeps your Dynamic DNS records in sync with your current IP address — automatically, reliably, and without any hassle. Whether you run a home server, a self-hosted NAS, a VPN, or any service behind a dynamic IP, DynDnsPulse ensures your domain always points to the right address. FEATURES • 28 supported providers — Cloudflare, Hetzner, NextDNS, No-IP, DuckDNS, Dynu, Namecheap, deSEC, Afraid.org, Dynv6, Dyn, ChangeIP, and many more • IPv4 and IPv6 — updates both A and AAAA records simultaneously • Multiple providers — manage and update all your DNS providers in one place • Background updates — the app checks your IP regularly even when not in use • Update log — full history of every check and update with timestamps • Test connection — verify your credentials directly in the app before saving • Custom URL template — connect any DynDNS-compatible provider via a flexible URL template • Clean, native interface — built for iPhone and iPad with SwiftUI HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your DNS provider and enter your credentials 2. DynDnsPulse checks your public IP at regular intervals 3. When your IP changes, it updates all enabled providers automatically 4. You get notified on success or if something goes wrong PRIVACY Your credentials are stored securely in the iOS Keychain and never leave your device. No account, no cloud sync, no tracking. DynDnsPulse is the perfect companion for self-hosters, home lab enthusiasts, and anyone who needs their domain to follow their IP.

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

DynDnsPulse3 screens
DNS Quick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DynDnsPulse at none against DNS Quick's 1. DNS Quick's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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. DynDnsPulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DynDnsPulse ships an update every 2 weeks, DNS Quick every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DynDnsPulse versus DNS Quick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDynDnsPulseDNS Quick
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas PallusRoku Incorporated

Customer experience

DynDnsPulse

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DNS Quick

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DynDnsPulse

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DNS Quick

One-time1
  • DNS Quick Plus$5.99

Questions

Is DynDnsPulse free?
DynDnsPulse 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 DynDnsPulse or DNS Quick have ads?
Neither DynDnsPulse nor DNS Quick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DynDnsPulse or DNS Quick?
DynDnsPulse ships an update every 2 weeks, and DNS Quick every 5 days. Most recently, DynDnsPulse was updated on October 25, 2026 and DNS Quick on October 26, 2026.

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