# DNS Client vs JSON Navigator

The clearest difference is monetization model: DNS Client at free against JSON Navigator's paid. DNS Client also leads on ratings volume (146 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). JSON Navigator's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

JSON Navigator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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 67% of JSON Navigator's.

DNS Client ships an update every 3 weeks, JSON Navigator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DNS Client | JSON Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-client-lookup-and-query/id1517487743/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-navigator/id6740144978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #58 | **#33** |
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergii Kryvoblotskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451846243) | [Chase Higgins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788526218) |

## What reviewers say

### DNS Client

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

**Currently charting:** #58 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


### JSON Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-navigator/id6740144978)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app transforms JSON data into interactive, visualized trees directly within Safari. It offers instant visualization, data type indicators, and easy navigation through complex structures. Customize your viewing experience with light and dark themes.

**Highlights:** Instant JSON visualization, Interactive tree-view interface, Data type indicators, Expand/collapse nodes, Customizable light/dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, 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 JSON Navigator free?

JSON Navigator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DNS Client or JSON Navigator?

JSON Navigator is rated higher. DNS Client averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while JSON Navigator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DNS Client or JSON Navigator have ads?

Neither DNS Client nor JSON Navigator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DNS Client or JSON Navigator?

DNS Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and JSON Navigator every 2 weeks. Most recently, DNS Client was updated on September 24, 2026 and JSON Navigator on September 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DNS Client or JSON Navigator?

DNS Client currently peaks at #58 in the App Store charts, and JSON Navigator at #33. 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.*