Comparison

Tree VPN vs DNSimple

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

Head to head
About

Tree VPN

Features
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Tree VPN — Safe & Fast Browser with Private Access No registration. No login. No phone number required. Open the built-in browser or connect the VPN in one tap — browse safely, block ads and trackers, and stay in control of your traffic. Why Tree VPN? • Safe & fast browser — A clean browsing experience designed for everyday use, with privacy protection when the VPN is on • Secure Browsing — Help block malicious and phishing destinations while you browse • Ad Block & Tracker Block — Cut down ads and tracking domains through the VPN tunnel; manage your own block list • Zero friction — No account system, no lengthy sign-up; start using the app right away • One-tap connect — Smart server suggestions, a clear connect/disconnect control, and live connection status and duration • Live network feedback — Upload/download speeds, connection time, and your current server at a glance • Fast & stable — Multiple server locations with visible latency; switch nodes easily • Private & secure — System-level VPN tunnel encryption helps protect your traffic, especially on public Wi‑Fi Tunnel Control & Network Tools Tree VPN is more than a VPN — it pairs a safe browser with practical tunnel management and diagnostics: • Split Horizon — Route selected domains outside the VPN while other traffic stays protected • Tunnel Settings — Fine-tune route override and tunnel options (local network, Apple Push, force routing, and more) • Pre-connect Check — Review Wi‑Fi, IPv6, system time, and other conditions before you connect • Web Bookmarks & Latency Tests — Test reachability and response time for popular sites • IP Location — Quickly view IP and network-related information • Session Timeline — Track connection history for review and troubleshooting • Device Information — Inspect key device and network details on your iPhone • Network Tips — Short, practical articles on VPN and online safety Clean design, focused experience • Browser-first home for safe, fast everyday browsing • Clear VPN dashboard: session timer, live speeds, connect button, and current server card • Grouped server list with flags and latency indicators • Settings hub for tunnel management, browsing history, tools, Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and feedback Who is it for? • Users who want a safe, fast browser without creating an account • Anyone who needs privacy and ad/tracker blocking on public Wi‑Fi • People who want VPN plus real tunnel control — Split Horizon, route overrides, and block lists Download Tree VPN today — no sign-up, one tap, safe browsing and private network access.

About

DNSimple

Features
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DNSimple gives you control over DNS on iPhone and iPad through a local DNS tunnel. Use encrypted DNS-over-HTTPS by default, choose from Cloudflare, Google, Quad9 and AdGuard presets, or enter your own resolver. The dashboard shows the active configuration, resolver health and the last responding resolver. PRIVATE HISTORY, YOUR CHOICE Recording is optional and off by default. Keep records on your device with iOS file protection and backup exclusion, or choose memory-only history that disappears when recording stops or the tunnel ends. Choose a retention period of 1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days. Expired records are removed while running or when you next open the app. Switching storage clears existing history. UNDERSTAND YOUR DNS Search and filter requests by domain, resolver, query type, errors, local overrides or unencrypted transport. Inspect DNS response codes, response times and the actual responding resolver. Statistics show the retained history window, with up to 20,000 on-device records or 2,000 memory-only records. CONTROL YOUR RESOLVER - DNS-over-HTTPS with HTTPS certificate validation - Standard DNS with UDP and TCP support - Custom IPv4 and IPv6 DNS servers - Custom hosts overrides - Live recording controls and resolver health checks - Plaintext fallback disabled unless you explicitly enable it DNSimple does not require an account and has no advertising or analytics. DNS history stays on your device. Selected bootstrap servers resolve the DoH endpoint hostname; website DNS queries use HTTPS unless you enable plaintext fallback. Your selected resolver can see the queries it handles. DNSimple changes system DNS. It does not hide your IP address or encrypt other app traffic. Apps using their own DNS can bypass the tunnel and will not appear in history. When disconnected, iOS uses its normal DNS settings.

Screenshots

Tree VPN4 screens
DNSimple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DNSimple at none against Tree VPN's shown. Tree VPN's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Tree VPN ships an update fortnightly, DNSimple every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Tree VPN versus DNSimple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTree VPNDNSimple
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWOYONEXUS INCKitta Co.

In-app purchases

None

Tree VPN

No in-app purchases

None

DNSimple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tree VPN free?
Tree VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DNSimple free?
DNSimple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tree VPN or DNSimple have ads?
Tree VPN shows ads; DNSimple does not.
Which is updated more often, Tree VPN or DNSimple?
Tree VPN ships an update fortnightly, and DNSimple every 2 months. Most recently, Tree VPN was updated on October 28, 2026 and DNSimple on October 25, 2026.

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