AdGuard DNS
8.6#1 in internet filtering softwareFrom $29.88 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | AdGuard DNS | Control D |
|---|---|---|
| API | A REST User API supports API-key and OAuth bearer-token authentication for devices, DNS servers, settings, logs, statistics, and limits. | The public API uses dashboard-created bearer tokens with read or write scopes and optional source-IP restrictions. |
| Founded | 2009 | 2021 |
| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | Toronto, Canada |
| Limit: Apple app | Apple reviewers report Wi-Fi failures, ads returning after days or weeks, and some apps detecting the DNS blocker; the developer says DNS filtering only catches simpler DNS-level ads. | App Store reviewers request automatic Wi-Fi profile switching, a fuller iOS interface and dashboard administration, and one reports outdated DoH3 UI. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | The AdGuard DNS app has 3.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings. | 4.0 out of 5 from 46 ratings |
| Rating on G2 | AdGuard has 4.4 out of 5 from 32 reviews. | 4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews |
| Rating on Google Play | The AdGuard DNS Android app shows 3.6 out of 5 from 578 reviews in the store header, with a ratings section showing 555 reviews. | 4.4 out of 5 from 300 reviews |
AdGuard DNS plans
- AdGuard DNS StarterFree
- AdGuard DNS Personal$19.99 a month
- AdGuard DNS Personal$29.88 a year
- AdGuard DNS Team$239.99 a month
- AdGuard DNS Team$359.77 a year
- AdGuard DNS EnterprisePriced on request
Control D plans
- SMB$2 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- MSP / ChannelPriced on request
- School / Non-profitPriced on request
Pick AdGuard DNS if…
The Personal plan is described for personal use, Team for small businesses, and Enterprise for larger companies. Its filtering and scheduling controls may suit households managing content access across devices.
Pick Control D if…
It suits individuals, IT administrators, SMBs, and enterprises seeking configurable DNS security and internet controls. The range of integrations and API access may also suit teams managing multiple systems.