Comparison

DNSwitch vs DNS Button

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

Head to head
About

DNSwitch

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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.

About

DNS Button

Easily switch your device's DNS settings with a single tap. Choose from a variety of popular providers or add your own custom servers. Supports Wi-Fi and cellular connections, with options for encrypted DNS and Siri integration.

Highlights
  • One-tap DNS switching
  • Built-in DNS providers
  • Custom DNS server support
  • Encrypted DNS (DoH/DoT)
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • DNS leak and filter testing
Features
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DNS Button switches the DNS on your iPhone and iPad. Pick a provider, turn it on, and approve it once in Settings. It covers Wi-Fi and cellular, and always shows the resolver in use. BUILT-IN PROVIDERS AdGuard, Canadian Shield, CleanBrowsing, Cloudflare, Control D, DNS4EU, Google, NextDNS, OpenDNS and Quad9, with the filtering options each one offers for malware, ads and families. RESPONSE TIMES See how fast every provider answers from where you are, measured on your device. ENCRYPTED DNS DNS over HTTPS or TLS, wherever the provider offers it. SHORTCUTS AND SIRI Switch providers or turn DNS Button on and off from Shortcuts, Spotlight or Siri. DNS BUTTON PRO • Custom DNS: add any DNS server, or set up NextDNS, Control D, AdGuard DNS, Cloudflare Zero Trust, CleanBrowsing, Pi-hole or AdGuard Home from an ID or address. • iCloud sync: your custom DNS servers on all your devices. • DNS leak test: see which resolver answers your lookups. • Filter check: make sure your filter blocks what it should. • Trusted Networks: turn DNS Button off on the Wi-Fi networks you name. • Focus filters: DNS that changes with your Focus, and changes back. One subscription covers your whole family with Family Sharing. The providers and their response times stay free. PRIVACY No analytics, no tracking and no account. Your DNS lookups go straight to the provider you choose. DNS Button Pro is an auto-renewable yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. It renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dnsbutton.dev/privacy

Screenshots

DNSwitch4 screens
DNS Button4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DNS Button at none against DNSwitch's shown. DNS Button also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DNSwitch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DNS Button sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNSwitch ships an update weekly, DNS Button daily. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DNSwitch versus DNS Button: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNSwitchDNS Button
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEE HAN HSIANGSR WORKS LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DNSwitch

One-time1
  • dnswitch pro$0.99
1 purchases

DNS Button

Subscriptions1
  • DNS Button Pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is DNSwitch free?
DNSwitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DNS Button free?
DNS Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DNSwitch or DNS Button have ads?
DNSwitch shows ads; DNS Button does not.
Which is updated more often, DNSwitch or DNS Button?
DNSwitch ships an update weekly, and DNS Button daily. Most recently, DNSwitch was updated on October 10, 2026 and DNS Button on October 10, 2026.

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