# NSLookup — Domain's DNS records

> Internet utility to retrieve domain DNS information and IP addresses. (iPhone/iPad app by Dayana Networks Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nslookup/id423175511 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dayana Networks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/403434357)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 124 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.6 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nslookup/id423175511/reviews.md

## What is NSLookup?

NSLookup is an internet utility to get domain's DNS information. It will help you to find the target IP address of a domain or see what name servers are set on a specific domain.

NSLookup for iPhone and iPad allows you to see the public DNS records of domains or sub domains. Then you may also query the NS and CNAME records. It's also possible to force it to get an authoritative response from main DNS server of the domain.

## Key features

- View domain DNS information
- Find target IP address
- See name server records
- Query NS and CNAME records
- Force authoritative responses

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NSLookup Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 124)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nslookup/id423175511/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work.

*2026-06-15, version 1.6.1*

Picks up some sites and not others.

### 1/5 — Stopped working

*2025-03-04, version 1.6.1*

Stopped working recently.  With the message 

“A failure happened at the server.”

### 1/5 — BUG: Not change DNS IP

*2024-03-27*

I can't put IP in manual DNS. The keyboard shows “comma” instead of “dot”.

### 1/5 — Error

*2024-02-19*

Anything returns “Request query not implemented by the server”.

### 1/5 — Achtung abzocke!

*2023-10-26*

Habe die APP bezahlt. Jetzt nach einem Update soll ich nochmal für die Pro Version bezahlen, sonst gibt es Werbung. Reinste abzocke!

### 1/5 — Failed to resolve hostname

*2023-08-07, version 1.6.1*

Failed to resolve a hostname that has been defined for years.

### 2/5 — Works ok but....

*2023-03-23, version 1.6.1*

Paid for ad free version, every time I launch it I have to restore purchase!

### 3/5 — Функционал не соответствует оригинальной программе

*2023-03-10*

Я так понял, что к конкретному днс серверу обратиться нельзя. Это не то что нужно.

### 5/5 — Works as expected free version

*2023-01-12, version 1.6.1*

Works well for me network engineer fortune 50

### 5/5 — 江苏的妹妹加Q：

*2022-11-25*

江苏的妹妹加Q：759102010

## Frequently asked questions about NSLookup

### What does NSLookup do?

NSLookup is an internet utility designed to retrieve detailed DNS (Domain Name System) information for any given domain. It allows users to find the target IP address associated with a domain and view the name servers that are set for it.

### What kind of DNS records can I query?

This application enables you to see public DNS records for domains and subdomains. Specifically, you can query NS (Name Server) and CNAME (Canonical Name) records. It also offers the functionality to force the app to obtain an authoritative response directly from the domain's main DNS server.

### Is NSLookup free to use?

The application is available for free, but it does include in-app purchases. This means while you can download and use the basic functionalities without cost, certain advanced features or an ad-free experience might require a purchase.

### What devices is NSLookup compatible with?

The application is designed for use on Apple devices, specifically mentioning compatibility with iPhone and iPad. This suggests it is an iOS application.

### Who would find this app useful?

This app is particularly useful for individuals who need to investigate domain configurations. This includes network administrators, web developers, and anyone troubleshooting network issues or verifying DNS settings for a website or domain.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.1 — 2021-06-04

- Fixed a bug causing app to crash on iPad when trying to change query type or query class in options.

### 1.6.0 — 2021-06-01

- Completely redesigned with modern features.
- Lookup queries are now being originated from device itself.
- Added support of dark mode
- Added support of AdTracking on iOS 14

### 1.5.5 — 2020-01-05

- Fixed a bug causing app to crash on iOS 12 and older

### 1.5.4 — 2020-01-03

- Fixed a bug causing Upgrade to pro version to fail in some countries.
- Better compatibility with iOS13

### 1.5.3 — 2019-05-07

Fixed a few minor bugs

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