Comparison

DNS Quick vs iRouteur

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

Head to head
About

DNS Quick

Features
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DNS Quick is a DNS settings manager for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Choose from public DNS presets, compare response times from your current network, and save the DNS configuration you want to use. You can also add custom DNS settings and keep them on this device. Features: - Curated DNS resolver presets - DNS response-time and failure checks - Custom DNS configuration management - IPv4, IPv6, DoH, and DoT setup support - Saved and enabled status checks - macOS menu bar controls for saved DNS configurations - In-app language switching from settings DNS Quick uses the system DNS settings supported by Apple platforms. iOS, iPadOS, or macOS may require you to approve or enable the saved configuration in Settings or System Settings. DNS Quick is not a VPN, does not proxy or inspect traffic, and does not change DNS without user approval. No account is required. DNS Quick includes no third-party analytics, no advertising SDKs, and no persistent DNS query logging. DNS requests may be handled by the DNS provider you choose.

About

iRouteur

Features
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iRouteur turns information from your compatible GL.iNet router into a clear, fast dashboard on your iPhone. See the essentials of your network without an account, ads, or an intermediary server. Key features: β€’ Monitor download and upload throughput in real time β€’ See devices connected through Wi-Fi and Ethernet β€’ Identify, rename, and personalize your devices β€’ Generate a Wi-Fi QR code to share your network without displaying or saying the password, protected by Face ID or Touch ID β€’ View AdGuard Home statistics: blocked queries, filtering lists, and temporary protection pauses β€’ Get an on-device network summary with Apple Intelligence when available Privacy: iRouteur has no account, ads, tracking, or developer-operated server. Your router password is stored in the iPhone Keychain. Optional remote access communicates directly with the GL.iNet DDNS address chosen by the user. Compatibility: the app requires a compatible GL.iNet router running firmware 4.x and access to its local administration interface. iRouteur detects the model and firmware version and checks available APIs separately. AdGuard Home must be configured on the router to use its tab. iRouteur is an independent app and is not affiliated with GL.iNet or AdGuard. Flint and AdGuard Home are trademarks of their respective owners.

Screenshots

DNS Quick4 screens
iRouteur4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: DNS Quick at 3 against iRouteur's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. DNS Quick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iRouteur sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Quick ships an update every 5 days, iRouteur weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
DNS Quick versus iRouteur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS QuickiRouteur
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoku IncorporatedDamien Cochinard

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DNS Quick

One-time1
  • DNS Quick Plus$5.99
1 purchases

iRouteur

One-time1
  • DΓ©bloquer iRouteur$3.99

Questions

Is DNS Quick free?
DNS Quick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iRouteur free?
iRouteur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DNS Quick or iRouteur have ads?
Neither DNS Quick nor iRouteur shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DNS Quick or iRouteur?
DNS Quick ships an update every 5 days, and iRouteur weekly. Most recently, DNS Quick was updated on October 3, 2026 and iRouteur on September 29, 2026.

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