Comparison

DNS Client vs JavaScript Blocker for Safari

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

JavaScript Blocker for Safari

Gain granular control over website scripts with this Safari extension. Block JavaScript on specific pages, entire domains, or all sites for enhanced privacy and fewer distractions. Easily whitelist trusted sites to maintain functionality.

Highlights
  • Block JavaScript on current page
  • Block JavaScript on domain
  • Block JavaScript on all websites
  • Whitelist trusted domains
  • Block inline scripts
  • One-tap toggle control
  • Privacy-first design
Features
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JavaScript Blocker for Safari is a Safari extension that gives you simple, powerful control over website scripts. Block JavaScript on the current page, across an entire domain, or on all websites to browse with more control, fewer distractions, and added privacy. You can also whitelist trusted sites so they stay allowed when blocking is enabled globally. · Block JavaScript on Current Page: Disables JavaScript on the exact page you are visiting. · Block JavaScript on Domain: Turns off JavaScript across the current website domain. · Block JavaScript on All Websites: Apply JavaScript blocking across all sites at once. · Whitelist Trusted Domains: Keep selected domains allowed when blocking all websites is enabled. · Block Inline Scripts Too: Prevents inline JavaScript and event-based scripts from running. · One-Tap Toggle Control: Enable or disable blocking instantly from the extension popup. · Privacy-first design: No data collection, tracking, or logging, your browsing stays completely private. · Multilingual support: Use the extension in multiple languages for a globally friendly experience. · Clean, user-friendly UI: Enjoy a streamlined design that integrates smoothly into your workflow. · Seamless Safari integration: Built to work flawlessly across Safari on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.

Screenshots

DNS Client4 screens
JavaScript Blocker for Safari3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DNS Client at 64% against JavaScript Blocker for Safari's 0%. DNS Client also leads on ratings volume (145 vs 1) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). JavaScript Blocker for Safari's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 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 JavaScript Blocker for Safari $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JavaScript Blocker for Safari holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DNS Client has 145 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of DNS Client's written reviews are positive against 0% of JavaScript Blocker for Safari's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Client ships an update every 3 weeks, JavaScript Blocker for Safari monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
DNS Client versus JavaScript Blocker for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS ClientJavaScript Blocker for Safari
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (145 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings145 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#68 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergii KryvoblotskyiAlfredo Grassau

Customer experience

DNS Client

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

JavaScript Blocker for Safari

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

DNS Client

No in-app purchases

None

JavaScript Blocker for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNS Client free?
DNS Client costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JavaScript Blocker for Safari free?
JavaScript Blocker for Safari costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DNS Client or JavaScript Blocker for Safari?
JavaScript Blocker for Safari is rated higher. DNS Client averages 4.6 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while JavaScript Blocker for Safari averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DNS Client or JavaScript Blocker for Safari have ads?
Neither DNS Client nor JavaScript Blocker for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DNS Client or JavaScript Blocker for Safari?
DNS Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and JavaScript Blocker for Safari monthly. Most recently, DNS Client was updated on October 27, 2026 and JavaScript Blocker for Safari on October 28, 2026.

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