Comparison

DNS Client vs API Endpoint Maker

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.

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API Endpoint Maker

Features
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API Endpoint Maker – REST API Testing Build, mock, test, and run REST APIs directly from your iPhone or iPad. API Endpoint Maker turns your device into a powerful local REST API server and API testing tool. Create mock APIs, custom JSON responses, test HTTP requests, simulate backend services, and debug API integrations without needing a laptop or cloud server. Whether you're a mobile developer, frontend developer, backend engineer, QA tester, student, or API enthusiast, API Endpoint Maker helps you build and test REST APIs anywhere. Build REST APIs Quickly Create and run local API endpoints in seconds. • Create unlimited API endpoints • GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE support • Custom API routes • Local REST API server • Test APIs over your Wi-Fi network • Custom server ports • Auto-start server • Bonjour support Create Mock APIs & JSON Responses Build realistic API responses for development and testing. • JSON response editor • Custom HTTP status codes • Success and error responses • Response delay simulation • Dynamic variables • Custom response headers • API response preview Perfect for mock API development, frontend testing, mobile app development, and backend prototyping. Test HTTP Requests Test your REST API endpoints before connecting your application to a production backend. • Send HTTP requests • View formatted JSON responses • Request and response headers • Response timing • Authentication support • Request details • API debugging Dynamic Test Data Generate realistic API data without manually creating every value. • UUID generation • Timestamps • Random numbers • Random names • Email addresses • Dates Use dynamic variables to create realistic responses for API testing and application development. Monitor API Requests See exactly what is happening with your local API server. • Request history • HTTP methods • HTTP status codes • Response times • Client IP addresses • Search request logs • Request debugging Organize Your API Projects Keep your mock APIs and endpoints organized. • Collections • Multiple API projects • User Management templates • E-commerce API templates • Analytics API templates • Authentication API templates Local REST API Server Run a lightweight API server directly on your iPhone or iPad. • Local network API access • Custom ports • Bonjour service discovery • Auto-start server • Directory listing • Basic Authentication Your device can act as a convenient local backend and mock API server for testing applications on the same network. Built for Developers API Endpoint Maker is useful for: • REST API development • API testing • Mock API testing • Mobile app development • iOS development • React Native development • Flutter development • Swift development • Kotlin development • React development • Vue development • Angular development • Backend testing • QA testing • API prototyping • Frontend development • Learning REST APIs Privacy First Your API development environment stays local. • No account required • No signup required • No login required • No cloud storage • No API data uploaded to a remote server • Local network focused Start using the app immediately without creating an account. Choose Your Plan Monthly – $2.99/month Yearly – $14.99/year Lifetime – $29.99 Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. You can manage or cancel subscriptions through your Apple ID account settings. Build, mock, test, and debug REST APIs and HTTP requests anywhere with API Endpoint Maker. Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

DNS Client4 screens
API Endpoint Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: API Endpoint Maker at Free against DNS Client's $0.99. DNS Client's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#75 vs unranked). On ads 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

API Endpoint Maker is free to download; DNS Client costs $0.99 up front. API Endpoint Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DNS Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
DNS Client versus API Endpoint Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS ClientAPI Endpoint Maker
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (145 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings145 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#75 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergii KryvoblotskyiSunil H N

In-app purchases

None

DNS Client

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

API Endpoint Maker

Subscriptions2
  • API-Endpoint-Maker-Pro-Monthly$2.991 Month
  • API-Endpoint-Maker-Pro-Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • API Endpoint Maker - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is DNS Client free?
DNS Client costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is API Endpoint Maker free?
API Endpoint Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DNS Client or API Endpoint Maker have ads?
Neither DNS Client nor API Endpoint Maker shows ads.

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