ISC DNS Checker vs NextHub Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ISC DNS Checker
This application tests recursive DNS servers for compliance with current DNS protocol specifications, particularly EDNS(0). It can automatically detect your device's DNS servers or allow manual IP address input for testing. Both IPv4 and IPv6 are supported.
- Tests DNSSEC compliance
- Tests EDNS(0) conformance
- Automatic DNS server detection
- Manual IP address input
- IPv4 and IPv6 support
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Deployment of important new DNS features such as DNSSEC relies on end users having access to DNS resolvers which behave correctly per the specifications. This app, from ISC Research, tests recursive DNS servers for conformance against current DNS protocol specifications, especially with regard to EDNS(0) as specified in RFC 6891. The app can automatically detect the DNS servers automatically discovered by your iOS device, or you can enter IP addresses to be tested manually. Both IPv4 and IPv6 are supported. Please send comments and questions to bind-users@lists.isc.org (email list subscription required)
NextHub Remote
Manage all your NextDNS accounts from a single dashboard on your device. Monitor connection status, view analytics, filter logs, and even control NextDNS settings. Enjoy a private and feature-rich experience with optional tipping.
- Manage multiple NextDNS accounts
- Check NextDNS connection status
- View analytics and query logs
- Live stream query logs
- Control NextDNS settings
- Home screen widgets
- Private and secure
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NextHub is a dashboard for all your NextDNS accounts right on your device. - Add and manage multiple configurations from multiple NextDNS accounts. - Check NextDNS connection status on your device. - View rich analytics. - Filter and search your query logs. - Live Stream your query logs. - Enable or Disable NextDNS from NextHub using Shortcuts. - Widgets: See quick statistics right on your home page. - Manage your configuration’s settings right from NextHub. - Add a note with allow or deny list entries for reference. - See historical ping to NextDNS servers logged right on your device. - Authenticate access to NextHub with a passphrase, Face ID, or Touch ID. - Light and Dark mode support. - Shortcuts to jump right into Configuration Management and Logs from the main view! - 100% Private. Your data does not leave your device. Nobody but you can see it. All features of the app are free to use, and will always be. Tipping is optional and can be done right on NextHub. Tipping does not unlock any additional features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NextHub Remote at 100% against ISC DNS Checker's 0%. NextHub Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 15 months). ISC DNS Checker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. NextHub Remote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ISC DNS Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.
NextHub Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextHub Remote has 115 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ISC DNS Checker's written reviews are positive against 100% of NextHub Remote's.
ISC DNS Checker ships an update every 15 months, NextHub Remote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ISC DNS Checker | NextHub Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (115 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 115 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Internet Systems Consortium, Inc. | Vishal Vijayashekkar |
Customer experience
ISC DNS Checker
NextHub Remote
Bugs and requests
ISC DNS Checker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NextHub Remote
Reported bugs
5 issues- Shortcuts to disable/enable NextDNS not showing
- Live logs sometimes don't work
- App icon remains white in iOS 18 Dark Mode
- Losing search results from logs when closing app
- Small glitches in new iOS
Requested features
6 requests- Parental controls feature
- App icon compatible with iOS 18 Dark Mode
- iMac support
- Paid features for further development
- Filter out unwanted domains (e.g., Apple/iCloud)
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- Update for new iOS with glitch fixes
In-app purchases
ISC DNS Checker
No in-app purchases
NextHub Remote
- Small Tip (Coffee)$1.99
- Medium Tip (Lunch)$4.99
- Large Tip (Device Upgrade)$9.99
Questions
Is ISC DNS Checker free?
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