# Deep Dig — DNS dig with GeoIP, nslookup

> Advanced DNS lookup utility with GeoIP and nslookup features. (iPhone/iPad app by Pavel Ahafonau.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-dig/id1290406765 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pavel Ahafonau](https://appshunter.io/developer/319585607)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 19 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, Dutch, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), French (France)
- Released: 2017-09-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-dig/id1290406765/reviews.md

## What is Deep Dig?

Deep Dig is an advanced DNS lookup utility with DNS trace support and history. With it you can quickly lookup DNS records by simply specifying record types, custom servers, ports, and other options right in the query, like you do in the dig command line utility.

For example, if you need to lookup domain name server records for paully.com domain from authoritative servers, then you can simply type in the following query:
paully.com ns +trace

FEATURES
· support for A, AAAA, ANY, CNAME, PTR, NS, MX, SOA, SRV records
· support for "-t type" option or just add record type into query
· support for "+trace" and "+all" options typed in query/hostname field
· support for custom DNS server and port via "-h host" and "-p port" options
· support for custom DNS server "@server:port" option typed in query
· support for DNS queries to local multicast IP addresses (automatically)
· support for querying Bonjour/mDNS servers
· support for querying LLMNR servers
· automatic reverse DNS (PTR) record lookup when you type in IPv4/IPv6 address
· automatic Geo IP country lookup on resolving an IP or domain name

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## Key features

- Supports A, AAAA, ANY, CNAME, PTR, NS, MX, SOA, SRV records
- Customizable DNS server and port options
- Includes +trace and +all query options
- Automatic reverse DNS (PTR) lookup
- Automatic GeoIP country lookup
- Supports Bonjour/mDNS and LLMNR servers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-dig/id1290406765/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Dig

*2024-06-09*

Weird it only provided A and NS records. No option to select others. Is it just running dig ANY?

### 3/5 — No DNS command line option supported

*2023-07-17*

Would have been a great tool if this app supported dig command-line options like ‘+dnssec’.

Cannot say ‘five stars’ yet, but it will do ‘+trace’ (and mistakenly send +trace along with the DNS query and produce a trace output; that is all.)

### 5/5 — Works really well

*2023-05-30*

This app helped me to solve some DNS issues I had in my network.
I really recommend it

### 2/5 — No results shown

*2023-03-19*

Used to work but hasn’t for a bit now even after uninstalling/reinstalling.  No timeout, no error, just no result.

### 1/5 — Confirmed. This does not work in iPadOS 14

*2021-08-02*

As described in the other comment - type in a domain or IP address and ... nothing happens?

Why is this still in the App Store?

### 5/5 — Just what I needed

*2021-06-19*

Love that you can pass in normal dig arguments

### 4/5 — Works well, but becomes unresponsive when...

*2021-04-02*

The app works well, but hangs and none of the buttons work when I clear all the query results. Only way to get back to using again is to uninstall than reinstall.

### 1/5 — Only google.de ...

*2020-05-26*

... every other domain is not responding

### 3/5 — Needs iPhone X+ update

*2020-05-11*

Output is obscured by the notch on recent iPhones. Also a more mobile-friendly way of entering query syntax would be welcomed

### 2/5 — It is hard to use with iPad.

*2019-06-15*

Depending on the screen may or may not rotate.
It is very inconvenient.

## Frequently asked questions about Deep Dig

### What DNS record types does Deep Dig support?

Deep Dig supports a comprehensive range of DNS record types including A, AAAA, ANY, CNAME, PTR, NS, MX, SOA, and SRV records. This allows for detailed inspection of domain name system information.

### Can I use custom DNS servers with Deep Dig?

Yes, Deep Dig allows you to specify custom DNS servers and ports directly within your queries. You can use options like '-h host', '-p port', or '@server:port' to direct your lookups.

### Does Deep Dig offer GeoIP lookups?

Yes, Deep Dig automatically performs GeoIP country lookups when you resolve an IP address or a domain name. This provides valuable location context for network traffic.

### How does Deep Dig handle reverse DNS lookups?

Deep Dig automatically performs reverse DNS (PTR) record lookups when you enter an IPv4 or IPv6 address. This helps in identifying the hostname associated with an IP address.

### Is Deep Dig available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Deep Dig is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android availability is not included.

### How often is Deep Dig updated?

The latest version of Deep Dig is 1.11, which was last updated on November 7, 2022. This indicates a relatively infrequent update cycle.

### What is the user rating for Deep Dig?

Deep Dig has an average rating of 3.9 stars based on 21 ratings. This suggests a generally positive but mixed user reception.

### Does Deep Dig have ads?

No, Deep Dig does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.11 — 2022-11-07

- Compatibility improvements and bug fixes

### 1.10.5 — 2020-11-06

- Landscape mode for iPad
- Support of all screen resolutions
- Enhanced iOS 14 support
- UI improvements
- Performance improvements

### 1.10.3 — 2017-12-18

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

○ performance and stability improvements

### 1.10.1 — 2017-09-29

No release notes.

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All apps by Pavel Ahafonau: https://appshunter.io/developer/319585607

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