GlassDNS vs DNSwitch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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)
DNSwitch
Easily change your device's DNS settings with a single tap. Supports custom DNS configurations including DoH and DoT. A Pro version unlocks advanced features like speed testing and removes ads.
- One-tap DNS switching
- Custom DNS support (DoH, DoT)
- Add, edit, and delete custom DNS
- DNS Speed Test (Pro)
- Ad-free experience (Pro)
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Key Features • One-tap DNS switching • Custom DNS: Add, edit, delete. Supports DoH, DoT, and DNS • DNS Speed Test (Pro): Shows average, minimum, and maximum latency • DNSwitch Pro: Unlock speed test and ad-free Disclaimer This app is not affiliated with any DNS providers. All services are provided by third parties. Please follow their terms and privacy policies.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GlassDNS at none against DNSwitch's 1. GlassDNS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. DNSwitch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GlassDNS asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GlassDNS against 5.0 for DNSwitch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
GlassDNS ships an update daily, DNSwitch weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GlassDNS | DNSwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 26.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 良瑀 童 | LEE HAN HSIANG |
In-app purchases
GlassDNS
No in-app purchases
DNSwitch
- dnswitch pro$0.99
