Comparison

ZeroAds vs Fasty DNS Changer

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

Head to head
About

ZeroAds

This app modifies your device's DNS settings to block ads and trackers across apps and Safari. It offers various free filter lists and includes a Safari content blocker for comprehensive ad removal without using a VPN.

Highlights
  • DNS resolver modification
  • Multiple free filter lists
  • Safari content blocker
  • No VPN usage
  • Instant filtering on/off
  • AdGuard, Cloudflare, Quad9 integration
Features
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ZeroAds changes which DNS resolver iOS uses. That is all it does. Pick a filter list and ZeroAds points your iPhone at the public encrypted-DNS resolver that publishes it. That operator declines to resolve advertising and tracking domains, so those domains never load — in apps and in Safari, not just in the browser. Filtering happens on the operator's servers, using their own published list. EVERY FILTER LIST IS FREE • Ads & Trackers — AdGuard DNS Default. Declines to resolve advertising and tracking domains. • Cloudflare Filtered — Cloudflare 1.1.1.2. Cloudflare's own flagged-domain list. Advertising domains are not on it, so ads still load. • Quad9 Filtered — Quad9 9.9.9.9. A non-profit resolver applying its published block list. Advertising domains are not on it, so ads still load. • Family — AdGuard Family. Advertising and tracking domains plus adult-content domains. Switch lists whenever you like. Changing list is instant, and so is turning filtering on and off. A SAFARI RULE LIST IS INCLUDED ZeroAds ships a content blocker for Safari that you switch on in Settings. It handles what DNS cannot reach: ad slots left behind in the page layout, and cookie-consent banners served by the site itself. You turn it on under Settings › Apps › Safari › Extensions › ZeroAds. NO VPN ZeroAds does not use a VPN or a packet tunnel. There is no VPN icon in your status bar, nothing runs in the background, and there is no battery cost from a tunnel. iOS sends DNS queries straight to the resolver you chose. WHAT ZEROADS DOES NOT DO • It does not scan your device, check it for viruses or malware, or look for security or privacy problems. • It does not inspect your traffic. • It runs no server of its own and never receives your DNS queries. • It shows no count of what was blocked. iOS gives the app no visibility into what the resolver did, so any number here would be invented. HOW iOS HANDLES THIS iOS keeps the choice of DNS resolver with you. When you turn the filter on, iOS may ask you to allow it — tap Allow and you are done. If it does not ask, the choice lives in Settings and ZeroAds walks you there. You can switch back to Automatic at any time under Settings › General › VPN, DNS & Device Management. Filter lists are operated by AdGuard, Cloudflare and Quad9. Each operator's privacy policy is linked inside the app. ——— All four filter lists are free in this version. ZeroAds Pro subscriptions (monthly, yearly) and a one-time Lifetime purchase remain available to supporters. They are not required for any feature. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is switched off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of that period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Settings › your Apple Account › Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aifinitysolutions.com/zero-ads-privacy-policy/

About

Fasty DNS Changer

Features
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When you change your DNS servers, you change which servers translate your device's domain names into IP addresses — normally handled by your ISP. With this app: • Lower ping in multiplayer games • Reduced latency • Less video/stream buffering • Faster page loads • Access to sites blocked by your ISP • A safer, more private connection • Built-in speed test — instantly see which server is fastest on your network Setup takes seconds — no account required. Open the app, pick a DNS server, connect. Switch back to default anytime with one tap. FREE, BASIC, OR PRO The free plan gives you 5 popular DNS servers, no account required. Upgrade to Basic for 10 servers, custom DNS entries, more connected devices, and an ad-free experience — or go Pro for full access to every server and unlimited custom DNS. Subscribe monthly or yearly, whenever you're ready. Not ready to pay? Earn credits by watching a rewarded ad or inviting friends, and redeem them for a temporary Basic or Pro upgrade — completely free. DNS ONLY — WE NEVER SEE YOUR TRAFFIC This app only changes which server resolves your device's domain names. It never routes, inspects, or logs your general internet activity. Available DNS servers: Google DNS, OpenDNS, OpenDNS FamilyShield, Cloudflare, Cloudflare Security, Cloudflare Family, Quad9, Quad101, AdGuard DNS, AdGuard DNS Family, Verisign, DNS.WATCH, Comodo Secure DNS, DNS Advantage, CleanBrowsing, Control D Free, dns0.eu, CIRA Canadian Shield, Yandex.DNS, Hurricane Electric, OpenNIC, UncensoredDNS, puntCAT, Neustar, Fourth Estate, GreenTeamDNS, SafeDNS, FreeDNS, Alternate DNS, Level3, CNNIC SDNS, AliDNS, DNSPod Public DNS, OneDNS, Baidu Public DNS, 114DNS, DNSpai, and more. You can also add your own custom DNS server. Want a server added to the list? Tell us — use "Send feedback" right inside the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ZeroAds4 screens
Fasty DNS Changer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ZeroAds at none against Fasty DNS Changer's shown. Fasty DNS Changer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. ZeroAds sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Fasty DNS Changer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZeroAds ships an update every 5 weeks, Fasty DNS Changer every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ZeroAds versus Fasty DNS Changer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeroAdsFasty DNS Changer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAifinity SolutionsERSEN KAYA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ZeroAds

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
4 purchases

Fasty DNS Changer

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Basic Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is ZeroAds free?
ZeroAds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fasty DNS Changer free?
Fasty DNS Changer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZeroAds or Fasty DNS Changer have ads?
Fasty DNS Changer shows ads; ZeroAds does not.
Which is updated more often, ZeroAds or Fasty DNS Changer?
ZeroAds ships an update every 5 weeks, and Fasty DNS Changer every 4 days. Most recently, ZeroAds was updated on October 31, 2026 and Fasty DNS Changer on October 31, 2026.

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