# DD vs Remote for AdGuard DNS

The clearest difference is price: DD at Free against Remote for AdGuard DNS's $2.99. DD also leads on ratings volume (324 vs 7). Remote for AdGuard DNS's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (80% vs 44%). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

DD is free to download; Remote for AdGuard DNS costs $2.99 up front. DD sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 3 months. Remote for AdGuard DNS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote for AdGuard DNS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DD has 324 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of DD's written reviews are positive against 80% of Remote for AdGuard DNS's.

DD ships an update monthly, Remote for AdGuard DNS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DD | Remote for AdGuard DNS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dd-wrt/id897098616/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-adguard-dns/id1609088396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **324** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 10 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dappological Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445554840) | [RocketScience IT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502999561) |

## What reviewers say

### DD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dd-wrt/id897098616)

Manage and monitor your DD-WRT enabled routers locally or remotely. Access system stats, live client data, and change settings like port forwarding and MAC filters. Automate tasks with Siri Shortcuts and send commands like Wake On LAN.

**Highlights:** Router management and monitoring, Access system stats, View live client data, Change router settings, Wake On LAN, Siri Shortcuts integration, Generate WiFi QR codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Home | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| Home | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| Home | $4.99 | per year |
| Pro | $6.49 | per 6 months |
| Ultimate Pro | $7.49 | per 3 months |
| Pro | $8.49 | per year |
| Ultimate Pro | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| Ultimate Pro | $15.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👨‍💼 Excellent customer support from developer Darren
- ⚡ Faster access than web interface for router management
- 📱 Intuitive mobile interface for DD-WRT routers
- 🔄 Frequent updates and responsive to user feedback
- 🎯 Convenient one-touch controls (e.g., reboot button)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- 🔐 Features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and crashes
- 😤 Poor upgrade experience from free to paid version
- 🚫 Limited free version functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after 2 seconds of connection
- Cannot add router - save button greyed out
- Connection drops and unresponsive interface
- Remote connection not working
- WAN live graph broken after updates

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option instead of recurring subscription
- Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support in free version
- Per-feature payment options
- Lower subscription pricing
- Trial version with full feature access


### Remote for AdGuard DNS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-adguard-dns/id1609088396)

Easily manage your AdGuard DNS setup with this native iOS app. Quickly toggle protection, view detailed statistics like top blocked domains, and manage servers and devices. Features include a searchable query log, Home Screen widgets, and Siri Shortcuts integration.

**Highlights:** Toggle protection for servers and devices, View DNS statistics and query logs, Manage server and device settings, Home Screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts support, Live DNS Log

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DD free?

DD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote for AdGuard DNS free?

Remote for AdGuard DNS costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DD or Remote for AdGuard DNS?

Remote for AdGuard DNS is rated higher. DD averages 4.2 out of 5 from 324 ratings, while Remote for AdGuard DNS averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do DD or Remote for AdGuard DNS have ads?

Neither DD nor Remote for AdGuard DNS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DD or Remote for AdGuard DNS?

DD ships an update monthly, and Remote for AdGuard DNS every 3 weeks. Most recently, DD was updated on October 9, 2026 and Remote for AdGuard DNS on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*