# DNS Client vs Runlow

The clearest difference is rating: DNS Client at 4.6 against Runlow's 1.0. DNS Client also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (145 vs 1). Runlow's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

DNS Client costs $0.99 and Runlow $1.99 up front. Runlow sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DNS Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

DNS Client holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. 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 100% of Runlow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DNS Client ships an update every 3 weeks, Runlow every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DNS Client | Runlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-client-lookup-and-query/id1517487743/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runlow-ai-usage-meter/id6790868681/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **145** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | #176 |
| Size | 1 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergii Kryvoblotskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451846243) | [LEON NELIO FIGUEIRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790868683) |

## What reviewers say

### DNS Client

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

**Currently charting:** #60 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


### Runlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runlow-ai-usage-meter/id6790868681)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Monitor your AI service token limits and spending across multiple providers in real-time. View usage at a glance with live activities, dynamic island integration, and customizable widgets. Stay informed with notifications before hitting limits.

**Highlights:** Real-time AI usage tracking, Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Service status indicators, Customizable meters and notifications, Mac menu bar app, Private by design, no account needed

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DNS Client free?

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

### Is Runlow free?

Runlow costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DNS Client or Runlow?

DNS Client is rated higher. DNS Client averages 4.6 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Runlow averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DNS Client or Runlow have ads?

Neither DNS Client nor Runlow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DNS Client or Runlow?

DNS Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and Runlow every 3 days. Most recently, DNS Client was updated on October 29, 2026 and Runlow on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DNS Client or Runlow?

DNS Client currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and Runlow at #176. 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.*