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iCloud private relay or Nextdns? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Basically the way I see it iCloud private relay helps you in terms of safari browsing and keeping your ip hidden and I suppose encrypting unencrypted traffic is a plus.

However iCloud relay also routes your dns queries which yeah is good if you want to see the app transparency report, but doesn’t really help block anything.

From what I know Nextdns is a great service that helps block unwanted connections or trackers, but then you loose the safari advantage.

So I guess the question is, which is the best option for privacy and security?

(Also the nextdns app hasn’t been updated for about 3years on iOS)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I use NextDNS and I do have a subscription, currently using it on my router via DNS over HTTPS.

It is an excellent service (like a Pi-Hole on cloud) and I like how it does things like logging and analytics.

For using it in iOS you shouldn’t need to use the app, just install a (signed) profile via apple.nextdns.io and it will be configured natively (this is Apple’s approved way to use 3rd party private DNS).

I use this profile method and just made an exception to my home & work wifi network but will always use it otherwise (on mobile network or any other wifi networks)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Nice that’s a good insight, what is your opinion on iCloud relay vs Nextdns based on the pros and cons?