Comparison

DNS Client vs Simple Server

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

Simple Server

Easily share files and folders from your iPhone or iPad to other devices on the same local network. Browse and manage your files through a web browser, with optional username and password protection. Access logs provide detailed request information.

Highlights
  • Share folders and files locally
  • Browse and manage files via web browser
  • Username/password protection
  • Access logs
  • Static HTML preview on iPad
  • iCloud folder sharing
Features
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Simple Server is a small web server in your pocket. - Share your folders/files from your iPhone/iPad to other devices in the same local network. - Browse your shared folders and files via browsers easily. - Manage your folders/files on your iPhone/iPad via browsers. - Set a username/password for sharing/managing files. - Support Access Logs displaying HTTP method, URL, remote IP address, and access time of requests and responses. - On iPad, you can preview your static HTML files in Safari with Split View while the web server runs on the same iPad. Two steps to share your folder: 1. In the app, tap "Select folder" and select a folder to be shared. You can choose a folder on your device or iCloud. 2. Tap the "Start Server" button. It's done! Then, connect to the address in a browser on any device in the same network. (e.g., A device that uses the same WiFi router.) Also, you can allow remote users can manage folders and files if you want. Caution: - Simple HTTP Server should be running in the foreground. It cannot be run in the background. If you change to another app or turn off the screen, the web server will stop. - On iPad, you can browse files/folders via Safari with running the web server on the same device, thanks to multitasking. - However, if you switch to another app on your iPhone, the web server will stop. The server status will be automatically recovered when you return to the app. On iPhone, browsing files from other devices is only meaningful. - It works only in a local WiFi network or local wired network. You cannot connect to the web server via a cellular network.

Screenshots

DNS Client4 screens
Simple Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DNS Client at 4.5 against Simple Server's 4.3. DNS Client also leads on ratings volume (146 vs 11) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). Simple Server's advantage is chart position (#6 vs #67). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DNS Client costs $0.99 and Simple Server $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DNS Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DNS Client has 146 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of DNS Client's written reviews are positive against 56% of Simple Server's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Client ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Server monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
DNS Client versus Simple Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS ClientSimple Server
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.5 (146 ratings) — better4.3 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings146 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#67#6 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergii KryvoblotskyiBitsbaker LLC.

Customer experience

DNS Client

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

Simple Server

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative27.8%

In-app purchases

None

DNS Client

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNS Client free?
DNS Client costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Server free?
Simple Server costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DNS Client or Simple Server?
DNS Client is rated higher. DNS Client averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Simple Server averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.
Do DNS Client or Simple Server have ads?
Neither DNS Client nor Simple Server shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DNS Client or Simple Server?
DNS Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Server monthly. Most recently, DNS Client was updated on October 11, 2026 and Simple Server on October 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, DNS Client or Simple Server?
DNS Client currently peaks at #67 in the App Store charts, and Simple Server at #6. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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