NextDNS
- iPhone
- iPad
What is NextDNS?
NextDNS is a Utilities app that filters DNS traffic on an iPhone or iPad to block ads, trackers, malware, phishing and other harmful domains. The listing says DNS traffic is encrypted and that configuration is managed at my.nextdns.io, with the app used to enable, pause, or adjust protection on the device.
Pricing. NextDNS is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Blocking ads and trackers across apps and browsers on iPhone or iPad
- Adding parental controls and content filtering to a device
- Viewing DNS query logs and analytics for a NextDNS profile
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Why this app is in B tier
NextDNS scores 76 out of 100: rating 90, rating count 73, App Store search rank 44, update recency 96. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
NextDNS protects your device from ads, trackers, malware, and other harmful domains while keeping your internet activity private. All DNS traffic is encrypted, preventing networks and internet providers from seeing or manipulating your DNS queries. Protection across your device NextDNS works system-wide across apps and browsers. • Block ads and trackers automatically • Protect against malware, phishing, and malicious domains • Enable parental controls and content filtering • View analytics, query logs, graphs, and domain details in a native dashboard Easy setup Create your NextDNS profile in seconds or connect an existing one. Your configuration is managed at my.nextdns.io, where you control blocking rules, security settings, and privacy features. Control on iPhone and iPad The app lets you manage protection on your device: • Enable or disable NextDNS anytime • Temporarily pause protection and resume from a live activity • Optionally send your device name for easier identification in logs • Quickly unblock domains from the app • Exclude trusted Wi-Fi networks • Exclude specific domains and their subdomains so they use the system DNS resolver Terms of use: https://www.app
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | B | B | B |
| Score | 76 / 100 | 78 / 100 | 75 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.5 ★ | 4.0 ★ | 4.2 ★ |
| Ratings | 1.9K | 4.7K | 7.4K |
| Last update | 88d ago | 23d ago | 285d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Where else it ranks
- Best Cybersecurity AppsC tier, #33, score 65
- Best Privacy Protection Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 65
Questions about NextDNS
Does it work across all apps and browsers?
The listing says NextDNS works system-wide across apps and browsers on the device.
Where are the blocking rules configured?
The listing says configuration is managed at my.nextdns.io, where blocking rules, security settings, and privacy features are controlled.
Can I turn protection off or exclude certain sites?
The app lets you enable or disable NextDNS, temporarily pause protection, exclude trusted Wi-Fi networks, and exclude specific domains and their subdomains.
Is NextDNS free?
NextDNS is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is NextDNS good for?
NextDNS is built for blocking ads and trackers across apps and browsers on iPhone or iPad, adding parental controls and content filtering to a device, viewing DNS query logs and analytics for a nextdns profile. It sits in the ad blocking list on AppTierList.
Is NextDNS worth it?
NextDNS is B tier, ranked #20 of 33 ad blocking apps with a score of 76 out of 100, from a 4.5 App Store rating across 1,916 ratings. Good, and 19 apps rank above it.
How does NextDNS compare to AdWise?
NextDNS is B tier at 76; AdWise is B tier at 78. AdWise ranks higher. NextDNS is free to download, with in-app purchases, AdWise is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is NextDNS updated?
NextDNS was last updated on 2026-07-26, 88 days ago.
All the facts
- Lists
- Ad Blocking (B tier, #20) · Cybersecurity (C tier, #33) · Privacy Protection (#51, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 76 / 100
- Rank in list
- #20 of 33
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 1,916
- Current version
- (88 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Utilities
- Good for
- Blocking ads and trackers across apps and browsers on iPhone or iPad, Adding parental controls and content filtering to a device, Viewing DNS query logs and analytics for a NextDNS profile
- Requires
- iOS 18.0 or later
- Size
- 5 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 14
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking · how it is computed