Comparison

Extra Actions vs DNS+

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

Head to head
About

Extra Actions

Features
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Extra Actions adds 10 useful actions to the Shortcuts app. Build your workflow in Shortcuts, then add the tools you need for variables, media, and downloads. VARIABLES • Set, get, and delete global text variables that your shortcuts can share. • Set, get, and delete local text variables using a shortcut key to keep values separate. MEDIA • Check whether your device supports specific codec. • Re-encode video to H.264. • Combine video and audio into one movie with Remux. DOWNLOADS • Download a file from a direct URL and pass it to the next action in your shortcut. To get started, open Extra Actions to browse what’s included. Then open the Shortcuts app, create or edit a shortcut, and search for “Extra Actions” in the action picker. Requires iOS 16.4 or later. Media processing depends on your device and input files. Extra Actions does not collect user data. Text saved through its variable actions is stored locally on your device, and media files are processed on your device. Privacy Policy: https://1mrnewton.github.io/extra-actions-privacy/

About

DNS+

Configure encrypted DNS settings on your iPhone for enhanced privacy and content filtering. Choose between standard protection for a cleaner browsing experience or family protection to block adult content and enable safe search.

Highlights
  • Encrypted DNS-over-HTTPS configuration
  • System-level DNS settings
  • Standard protection mode
  • Family protection mode
  • Adult content filtering
  • Safe Search enablement
Features
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DNS+ is a simple encrypted DNS configuration utility for iPhone. It lets you configure DNS-over-HTTPS at the system level, so your selected DNS service can be used across supported apps and browsers. Choose between two protection modes: STANDARD PROTECTION Uses encrypted DNS filtering for a cleaner and more private browsing experience. FAMILY PROTECTION Adds filtering for adult-content domains and enables Safe Search where supported. HOW TO USE 1. Choose your preferred protection mode. 2. Set up DNS+. 3. Open iPhone Settings. 4. Go to General > VPN & Device Management > DNS. 5. Select DNS+. You only need to activate DNS+ once. After that, you can switch between Standard and Family protection directly from the app. PRIVACY DNS+ does not require an account and does not inspect or collect your browsing history. DNS requests are handled by the selected DNS provider. DNS+ uses AdGuard Public DNS as its DNS provider. Please note that DNS-based filtering has technical limitations and may not filter all content.

Screenshots

Extra Actions3 screens
DNS+4 screens

Verdict

The call

Extra Actions and DNS+ are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Extra Actions versus DNS+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExtra ActionsDNS+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmmanuel AidooMoataz AbdElkawy

In-app purchases

None

Extra Actions

No in-app purchases

None

DNS+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Extra Actions free?
Extra Actions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DNS+ free?
DNS+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Extra Actions or DNS+ have ads?
Neither Extra Actions nor DNS+ shows ads.

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