Comparison

AustarLink vs DNS Benchmark+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AustarLink

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Function content: 1. support up to 8 program file switching, including six adaptive environments, an additional program, a custom program 2. custom program, volume, sound quality, spatial sound source positioning, noise reduction, tinnitus masking and other parameters independent debugging 3. support three language Settings (simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English) Disclaimer: When using our APP, please seek medical advice before making any medical decisions.

About

DNS Benchmark+

This utility app tests DNS resolvers to find the one that offers the best real-world performance for your connection. It measures not just DNS reply speed but also the latency to the actual endpoints the replies point to, providing comprehensive diagnostics and configurable scoring.

Highlights
  • Real-world endpoint speed testing
  • UDP, DoT, DoH, and DNSCrypt support
  • DNSSEC validation and hijack detection
  • Configurable weighted scoring system
  • Per-run history with iCloud sync
  • Add custom resolvers
Features
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DNS Benchmark+ finds the DNS resolver that genuinely performs best for you — on your current Wi-Fi, cellular, or VPN connection — by measuring what users actually experience, not just DNS reply speed. **What makes DNS Benchmark+ different** Most DNS tools only measure how fast a resolver replies to a DNS query. DNS Benchmark+ goes further: it measures the real endpoints those replies point to. If a fast resolver sends you to a distant CDN node, it's not actually fast for you. DNS Benchmark+ measures both, then ranks resolvers by what matters. **Comprehensive testing** • UDP, DNS-over-TLS (DoT), DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH), and DNSCrypt resolvers — all supported • Real CDN endpoint probing: TCP and TLS latency to actual IPs returned • Globally-representative CDN test domains • DNS latency, jitter, and P99 — not just averages • Concurrent testing of many resolvers simultaneously • Per-run history with iCloud sync across all your devices **Security & privacy diagnostics** • DNSSEC validation — confirms resolver validates signatures and blocks spoofed records • NXDOMAIN hijack detection — identifies resolvers that redirect failed lookups to ad pages • ECS detection — checks if resolver sends client hints for optimal CDN routing • Bogus record blocking — confirms resolver rejects invalid DNSSEC responses • Resolver identity via CHAOS and NSID queries **Configurable scoring** DNS Benchmark+ uses a weighted scoring system you can tune: • Endpoint speed (TCP/TLS latency to real IPs) • DNS speed (raw query latency) • Reliability (success rate, rcode quality) • Stability (jitter and P99 consistency) • Locality (geographic proximity of returned endpoints) Adjust weights in Settings → Score Weights and save custom presets. **Powerful and configurable** • Add any resolver: IPv4/IPv6, tls://, https://, sdns:// DNSCrypt stamps • Configure test domains, concurrency, timeouts, and probe depth • Per-category iCloud sync — control what syncs between your devices • Run history with export and iCloud sync • Share results as formatted text **Privacy** All DNS benchmarking runs on your device. DNS queries go directly to each resolver under test. Approximate geolocation uses ipinfo.io. Run history is stored locally and optionally in your private iCloud account.

Screenshots

AustarLink4 screens
DNS Benchmark+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AustarLink at Free against DNS Benchmark+'s $3.99. AustarLink also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). DNS Benchmark+'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On 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

AustarLink is free to download; DNS Benchmark+ costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AustarLink ships an update every 2 months, DNS Benchmark+ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
AustarLink versus DNS Benchmark+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAustarLinkDNS Benchmark+
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer欧仕达听力科技(厦门)有限公司Miroslaw Dudek

In-app purchases

None

AustarLink

No in-app purchases

None

DNS Benchmark+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AustarLink free?
AustarLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DNS Benchmark+ free?
DNS Benchmark+ costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AustarLink or DNS Benchmark+ have ads?
Neither AustarLink nor DNS Benchmark+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AustarLink or DNS Benchmark+?
AustarLink ships an update every 2 months, and DNS Benchmark+ every 2 days. Most recently, AustarLink was updated on October 7, 2026 and DNS Benchmark+ on October 10, 2026.

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