NextHub Remote vs DNS Root Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NextHub Remote
Manage all your NextDNS accounts from a single dashboard on your device. Monitor connection status, view analytics, filter logs, and even control NextDNS settings. Enjoy a private and feature-rich experience with optional tipping.
- Manage multiple NextDNS accounts
- Check NextDNS connection status
- View analytics and query logs
- Live stream query logs
- Control NextDNS settings
- Home screen widgets
- Private and secure
Read full descriptionHide full description
NextHub is a dashboard for all your NextDNS accounts right on your device. - Add and manage multiple configurations from multiple NextDNS accounts. - Check NextDNS connection status on your device. - View rich analytics. - Filter and search your query logs. - Live Stream your query logs. - Enable or Disable NextDNS from NextHub using Shortcuts. - Widgets: See quick statistics right on your home page. - Manage your configuration’s settings right from NextHub. - Add a note with allow or deny list entries for reference. - See historical ping to NextDNS servers logged right on your device. - Authenticate access to NextHub with a passphrase, Face ID, or Touch ID. - Light and Dark mode support. - Shortcuts to jump right into Configuration Management and Logs from the main view! - 100% Private. Your data does not leave your device. Nobody but you can see it. All features of the app are free to use, and will always be. Tipping is optional and can be done right on NextHub. Tipping does not unlock any additional features.
DNS Root Explorer
Read full descriptionHide full description
Visualise and interrogate the DNS Root System
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNS Root Explorer at none against NextHub Remote's 3. DNS Root Explorer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. NextHub Remote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DNS Root Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.
NextHub Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, DNS Root Explorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NextHub Remote | DNS Root Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (107 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 107 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vishal Vijayashekkar | Internet Systems Consortium, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
NextHub Remote
Reported bugs
5 issues- Shortcuts to disable/enable NextDNS not showing
- Live logs sometimes don't work
- App icon remains white in iOS 18 Dark Mode
- Losing search results from logs when closing app
- Small glitches in new iOS
Requested features
6 requests- Parental controls feature
- App icon compatible with iOS 18 Dark Mode
- iMac support
- Paid features for further development
- Filter out unwanted domains (e.g., Apple/iCloud)
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Update for new iOS with glitch fixes
DNS Root Explorer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NextHub Remote
- Small Tip (Coffee)$1.99
- Medium Tip (Lunch)$4.99
- Large Tip (Device Upgrade)$9.99
DNS Root Explorer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NextHub Remote free?
Is DNS Root Explorer free?
Do NextHub Remote or DNS Root Explorer have ads?
Which is updated more often, NextHub Remote or DNS Root Explorer?
Other comparisons
