# DNS Client vs Tanuki for GitLab

The clearest difference is monetization model: DNS Client at free against Tanuki for GitLab's paid. DNS Client also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (146 vs 2). Tanuki for GitLab's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

DNS Client costs $0.99 and Tanuki for GitLab $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DNS Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DNS Client has 146 ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of Tanuki for GitLab's.

DNS Client ships an update every 3 weeks, Tanuki for GitLab every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DNS Client | Tanuki for GitLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-client-lookup-and-query/id1517487743/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | #109 |
| Size | 1 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergii Kryvoblotskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451846243) | [Felix Schindler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677876382) |

## What reviewers say

### DNS Client

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

**Currently charting:** #47 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


### Tanuki for GitLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A native client for interacting with GitLab repositories. Manage your projects, issues, and merge requests efficiently from your iOS device.

**Highlights:** Native GitLab client, Manage repositories, Track issues, Review merge requests, iOS compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DNS Client free?

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

### Is Tanuki for GitLab free?

Tanuki for GitLab costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DNS Client or Tanuki for GitLab?

DNS Client is rated higher. DNS Client averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Tanuki for GitLab averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DNS Client or Tanuki for GitLab have ads?

Neither DNS Client nor Tanuki for GitLab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DNS Client or Tanuki for GitLab?

DNS Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tanuki for GitLab every 5 days. Most recently, DNS Client was updated on October 20, 2026 and Tanuki for GitLab on October 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DNS Client or Tanuki for GitLab?

DNS Client currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and Tanuki for GitLab at #109. 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.*