KeyCmd vs DNS Button
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KeyCmd
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KeyCmd turns your device into a versatile wireless keyboard, touchpad, gamepad, macro pad and remote control. When paired with Openterface KeyMod, you can control PCs, servers, Raspberry Pi, embedded systems and other USB devices directly from your device. Use your device as a wireless keyboard for typing and sending special keys. Use the touchscreen as a touchpad for moving the pointer, clicking and scrolling. Create custom controls and macros for frequently used actions. KeyCmd also supports terminal control, making it useful for developers, system administrators and makers who need to interact with computers and embedded systems remotely. KeyCmd and KeyMod are designed for makers, developers, IT professionals, system administrators and hardware enthusiasts. No special software or drivers are required on the target device. KeyMod works as a standard USB HID keyboard and mouse.
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.
- 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
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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, with a one-week free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the trial ends, or when you confirm the purchase if you have had a trial or subscribed before. It renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the trial or 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeyCmd at none against DNS Button's 1. KeyCmd also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). DNS Button's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. DNS Button sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. KeyCmd asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | KeyCmd | DNS Button |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangzhou Billio Technology Co., Ltd. | SR WORKS LLC |
In-app purchases
KeyCmd
No in-app purchases
DNS Button
- DNS Button Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year









