RootCloud vs DNS Root Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RootCloud
Read full descriptionHide full description
This application relies on the Google map service and requires your network to support access to Google services; Provide real-time view of devices for customers who buy cloud service platforms; Provide equipment monitoring for customers who purchase services
DNS Root Explorer
Read full descriptionHide full description
Visualise and interrogate the DNS Root System
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RootCloud at 11.0 against DNS Root Explorer's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RootCloud ships an update every 2 weeks, DNS Root Explorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RootCloud | DNS Root Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ζ ζ ΉδΊθζζ―ζιε ¬εΈ | Internet Systems Consortium, Inc. |
In-app purchases
RootCloud
No in-app purchases
DNS Root Explorer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RootCloud free?
Is DNS Root Explorer free?
Do RootCloud or DNS Root Explorer have ads?
Which is updated more often, RootCloud or DNS Root Explorer?
Other comparisons
