# DNS Client vs Text Editor

DNS Client and Text Editor both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of DNS Client's written reviews are positive against 40% of Text Editor's. DNS Client also leads on chart position (#27 vs #189) and device support (4 vs 2). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

DNS Client costs $0.99 and Text Editor $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for DNS Client against 4.4 for Text Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 129 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of DNS Client's written reviews are positive against 40% of Text Editor's.

DNS Client ships an update every 3 weeks, Text Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DNS Client | Text Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-client-lookup-and-query/id1517487743/reviews)** | [4.4 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-document-editor/id1565641091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 129 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | #189 |
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergii Kryvoblotskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451846243) | [Supagarn Pattananuchart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488328374) |

## What reviewers say

### DNS Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-client-lookup-and-query/id1517487743)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Debug Domain Name Servers with this networking tool. Create human-readable requests and interpret responses. Supports all known DNS query types and multiple protocols including DNS over UDP, HTTPs, and TLS.

**Highlights:** Debug Domain Name Servers, Create human-readable requests, Interpret DNS responses, Supports all DNS query types, DNS over UDP, DNS over HTTPs, DNS over TLS

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Text Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-document-editor/id1565641091)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Edit texts, documents, and word files on your iOS device with a powerful and easy-to-use editor. Search and replace words, customize themes, and back up your files to the cloud.

**Highlights:** Edit texts and documents, Search and replace words, Customize themes (dark/light mode), Cloud backup for files, Font customization, Auto-correction

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DNS Client free?

DNS Client costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Text Editor free?

Text Editor costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DNS Client or Text Editor?

DNS Client is rated higher. DNS Client averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Text Editor averages 4.4 from 129 ratings.

### Do DNS Client or Text Editor have ads?

Neither DNS Client nor Text Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DNS Client or Text Editor?

DNS Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and Text Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, DNS Client was updated on October 15, 2026 and Text Editor on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DNS Client or Text Editor?

DNS Client currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and Text Editor at #189. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*