Comparison

GlassDNS vs SecureDNS Agent

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

Head to head
About

GlassDNS

Manage your DNS records directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app supports multiple DNS providers and offers full record management, including adding, editing, and deleting various record types. It's designed with security and native iOS features in mind.

Highlights
  • Multi-provider DNS support
  • Full DNS record management
  • A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SRV record types
  • Secure API credential storage
  • Native iOS design with light/dark mode
  • Bilingual support (English & Chinese)
Features
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GlassDNS is a DNS management app that lets you manage DNS records right from your iPhone and iPad. MULTI-PROVIDER SUPPORT Connect multiple DNS providers in one app. Currently supports Cloudflare and Alibaba Cloud DNS, with more coming soon. FULL DNS RECORD MANAGEMENT - View, add, edit, and delete DNS records - Support for A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, and SRV record types - Filter and search records by type or name - Pull to refresh for real-time updates SECURE BY DESIGN - API credentials stored in iOS Keychain - All data stays on your device - No tracking or analytics NATIVE DESIGN - Built with native iOS 26 Liquid Glass controls - Light and dark mode, or follow the system - Three-column layout on iPad - Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support - Bilingual support (English & Chinese)

About

SecureDNS Agent

Features
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SecureDNS Agent protects your device by encrypting all DNS queries through your organization's Secutec-managed secure DNS infrastructure. Once registered with your company key, every DNS lookup on your device is routed through an encrypted DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) tunnel preventing interception, manipulation, or surveillance of your browsing activity. FEATURES • DNS-over-HTTPS enforcement — All DNS traffic is encrypted in transit, preventing network-level eavesdropping • Policy-based filtering — Malicious domains, phishing sites, and unwanted content are blocked according to your organization's policy • DNS query log — See every DNS query made on your device, with filtering status (Resolved, Blocked, Filtered) • Automatic failover — Built-in fallback resolver chain keeps you protected even if the primary server is unavailable • Protection dashboard — At-a-glance status: Protected, Connecting, Passthrough, or Disconnected • MDM-managed deployment — IT administrators can deploy and configure via Mobile Device Management without user interaction • Passthrough mode — Automatically handles captive portals (hotel/airport Wi-Fi) without blocking connectivity • Dark & Light mode — Follows system appearance settings • Multi-language support

Screenshots

GlassDNS4 screens
SecureDNS Agent3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GlassDNS at daily against SecureDNS Agent's every 6 weeks. SecureDNS Agent's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlassDNS ships an update daily, SecureDNS Agent every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
GlassDNS versus SecureDNS Agent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlassDNSSecureDNS Agent
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer良瑀 童Secutec

In-app purchases

None

GlassDNS

No in-app purchases

None

SecureDNS Agent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GlassDNS free?
GlassDNS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SecureDNS Agent free?
SecureDNS Agent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GlassDNS or SecureDNS Agent have ads?
Neither GlassDNS nor SecureDNS Agent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GlassDNS or SecureDNS Agent?
GlassDNS ships an update daily, and SecureDNS Agent every 6 weeks. Most recently, GlassDNS was updated on November 5, 2026 and SecureDNS Agent on October 28, 2026.

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