Comparison

DNS Client vs WebProxyTool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DNS Client

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
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DNS Client is a fast, native way to run DNS lookups and debug Domain Name System queries — without the Terminal. Type a domain, pick a record type, and read a clean, human-readable response. It works like dig or nslookup, but with a proper interface. QUERY ANYTHING • All standard DNS record types (A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS, PTR, and more) • Reverse DNS lookups • Recursive queries, with full control over the request ANY RESOLVER, ANY PROTOCOL • DNS over UDP, DNS over HTTPS (DoH), and DNS over TLS (DoT) • Query public resolvers (Google, Cloudflare, Quad9, OpenDNS…) or your own • Compare answers across resolvers to spot propagation differences Built for developers and network engineers who need answers fast.

About

WebProxyTool

This app acts as a local proxy to capture and display all network data transmitted and received by your device and apps. It securely decrypts HTTPS traffic by generating a local trust certificate, ensuring all data remains private on your device.

Highlights
  • Captures and displays network data
  • Routes HTTPS traffic locally
  • Decrypts HTTPS traffic
  • Generates local trust certificate
  • Man-in-the-middle proxy functionality
  • Local data storage for privacy
Features
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WebProxyTool captures and displays all network data that your device and installed apps transmit and receive. How It Works: The app creates a local on-device server and routes all outgoing HTTPS traffic through it. The app locally generates a trust certificate that should be installed and trusted to securely decrypt HTTPS traffic. When it is done, WebProxyTool captures HTTPS requests, makes dummy leaf certificates for requested domains, and acts as a man-in-the-middle proxy to read network data. Importantly, data is stored only in a local device database, ensuring user privacy, and WebProxyTool developers do not have access to it. The app works without any remote servers involved. Privacy Statement: 1. The configuration profile and trust certificate are generated and used only locally on your device. 2. The app does not collect any data about the user, the user's device, or other apps used on that device, and thus the app does not sell, use, or disclose to third parties any data for any purpose. 3. The captured HTTPS traffic never leaves your device. Terms of Service: https://webproxytool.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://webproxytool.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

DNS Client4 screens
WebProxyTool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WebProxyTool at Free against DNS Client's $0.99. WebProxyTool also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). DNS Client's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#62 vs #197). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

WebProxyTool is free to download; DNS Client costs $0.99 up front. WebProxyTool sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DNS Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for DNS Client against 4.4 for WebProxyTool. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 307 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 64% and 65% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Client ships an update every 3 weeks, WebProxyTool every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
DNS Client versus WebProxyTool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS ClientWebProxyTool
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (146 ratings) — better4.4 (307 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews64.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings146307 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#62 — better#197
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergii KryvoblotskyiFJEDI

Customer experience

DNS Client

All ratings146 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

WebProxyTool

All ratings307 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative26.6%

Bugs and requests

DNS Client

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

WebProxyTool

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Black screen appears when opening requests
  • Stuck on privacy statement screen
  • Certificate installation not recognized
  • Unable to progress past setup steps 2-3
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  • Body data lost in POST requests
  • UI goes blank after reopening app
  • Chinese font rendering errors
  • Certificate expiration breaking functionality
  • SSL/HTTPS issues with certain apps like Facebook
  • Certificate profile download as non-installable .pem file

Requested features

7 requests
  • Search bar and request filtering functionality
  • Export data as CSV or JSON format
  • Delete old requests to reduce clutter
  • Copy function for captured data
  • Filter by request size and type (POST/GET)
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  • History tracking of requests
  • App filter options

In-app purchases

None

DNS Client

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WebProxyTool

Subscriptions2
  • WebProxyTool Pro$4.991 Month
  • WebProxyTool Pro 1 Year$18.491 Year
One-time1
  • WebProxyTool Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is DNS Client free?
DNS Client costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WebProxyTool free?
WebProxyTool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DNS Client or WebProxyTool?
DNS Client is rated higher. DNS Client averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while WebProxyTool averages 4.4 from 307 ratings.
Do DNS Client or WebProxyTool have ads?
Neither DNS Client nor WebProxyTool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DNS Client or WebProxyTool?
DNS Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and WebProxyTool every 8 days. Most recently, DNS Client was updated on September 24, 2026 and WebProxyTool on September 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, DNS Client or WebProxyTool?
DNS Client currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and WebProxyTool at #197. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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