Standard Detective vs DNS Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Standard Detective
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This application displays the issuance and deliberation status of standards provided by IEC. In addition, when new standard published, withdrawn or change of deliberation status occurs, the summary will be notified. Targets are standards and related standards issued by the following IEC committees related to product safety, such as electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility, environmental impact, explosive atmosphere, pressurized enclosure, etc. Nationwide standards related to this will also be posted sequentially. TC 31, TC 44, TC 61, TC 64, TC 66, TC 76, TC 77, TC 99, TC 101, TC 108, TC 111, TC 116. This application provides easy access to the information provided by the standard issuing organization, but it is not supported by each organization. Please refrain from inquiring to each group concerning this application.
DNS Chat
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DNS Chat is a mobile chat app that sends short prompts as DNS TXT queries and renders AI-style responses from compatible DNS servers. DNS-BASED TRANSPORT Chat through DNS TXT queries instead of traditional HTTPS API calls. Use the default compatible DNS service or configure supported servers from the app settings. NATIVE PERFORMANCE - Native iOS implementation using Apple Network Framework - Fast DNS queries with automatic transport fallback - Works on cellular and WiFi networks worldwide - Production-ready with comprehensive error handling MODERN CHAT EXPERIENCE - ChatGPT-style interface with beautiful message bubbles - Persistent conversation history stored locally - Dark/Light theme follows your device settings - Smooth animations and intuitive navigation LOCAL DATA & TRANSPARENCY - Conversation history is stored locally on your device - No account required, no data tracking - Network-resilient with multiple fallback methods - Open-source and fully transparent - DNS queries are observable by DNS infrastructure, so do not send secrets or personal data CUSTOMIZABLE Choose from supported DNS servers or use the default service. Perfect for developers, local-first app enthusiasts, and anyone curious about protocol-level experimentation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DNS Chat at every 3 weeks against Standard Detective's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Standard Detective ships an update every 2 months, DNS Chat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Standard Detective | DNS Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masahiko Takahashi | Marcus Neves |
In-app purchases
Standard Detective
No in-app purchases
DNS Chat
No in-app purchases
Questions
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