Comparison

VpsDoc vs DNSimple

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

Head to head
About

VpsDoc

This utility app allows users to benchmark DNS providers using real DNS-over-HTTPS requests. It measures latency and reliability, helping you compare performance and identify the best resolver for your network. Test custom DNS endpoints and track your benchmark history with clear diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Benchmark DNS providers with DoH requests
  • Compare latency and reliability
  • Add and test custom DNS providers
  • View saved benchmark history
  • Explore local analytics
  • Simple, fast interface
Features
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VpsDoc helps you compare DNS providers with real DNS-over-HTTPS benchmark tests on your device. Run live DNS checks, measure latency, review reliability, and compare results in a clean diagnostics workflow built for speed and clarity. Whether you want to test built-in resolvers or your own custom DNS setup, VpsDoc gives you a focused way to evaluate performance without guesswork. Features: • Benchmark DNS providers with real DoH requests • Compare latency, reliability, and overall ranking • Add and test custom DNS providers • View saved benchmark history on device • Explore local analytics and smart insights • Review full result details after each run • Optional cloud backup support if configured • Simple, fast interface built for repeated testing DnsDoctor is designed for users who want to: • compare popular DNS providers • check which resolver performs best on their network • test custom DNS endpoints • track benchmark history over time • understand local DNS performance more clearly The app stores your benchmark history locally on your device and focuses on clear diagnostics, practical comparisons, and a premium utility experience.

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

VpsDoc3 screens
DNSimple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNSimple at none against VpsDoc's 4. DNSimple also leads on ads (none vs shown). VpsDoc's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, 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. VpsDoc sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. DNSimple asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VpsDoc ships an update daily, DNSimple every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VpsDoc versus DNSimple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVpsDocDNSimple
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkerob OhanyanKitta Co.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

VpsDoc

One-time4
  • 10 Coins$0.99
  • 30 Coins$2.99
  • 50 Coins$4.99
Show 1 more
  • 100 Coins$8.99
None

DNSimple

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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