Comparison

Simple DNS vs Hoshi Terminal

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

Head to head
About

Simple DNS

Features
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Simple DNS is an easy-to-use tool with which DNS queries can be performed. Features: * DNS Lookup * Reverse DNS * Supports all resource records Simple and straightforward!

About

Hoshi Terminal

Features
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Hoshi is a powerful SSH and Mosh client for iOS, built for developers who need reliable terminal access from their phone or tablet. Powered by the Ghostty terminal engine with Metal rendering, Hoshi delivers a fast, native terminal experience designed for real work: - Multiple simultaneous SSH and Mosh connections - tmux discovery, session creation, and automatic attachment - A local-first inbox for coding-agent updates, with optional notifications and Live Activities - Secure remote file browsing and SFTP uploads over host-key-verified connections - Private on-device voice dictation with editable, in-memory drafts - Device-local SSH key generation and public-key sharing - Live session thumbnails and swipe navigation between sessions - Customizable keyboard toolbar with Esc, Ctrl, Opt, Tab, and arrow keys - Touch selection, copy and paste, scrollback gestures, and pinch-to-zoom font sizing - More than 50 bundled Nerd Fonts and configurable terminal themes - Mosh support for roaming between Wi-Fi and cellular without dropping sessions - Auto-reconnect for interrupted SSH connections - Password and key-based authentication Hoshi has no app account, analytics, advertising, or mandatory cloud service. Connect directly to infrastructure you control and keep terminal work private. Whether you're checking a coding agent, tailing logs, editing configuration, or monitoring systems on the go, Hoshi gives you the terminal you need wherever you are.

Screenshots

Simple DNS3 screens
Hoshi Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Simple DNS at #199 against Hoshi Terminal's unranked. Simple DNS also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Simple DNS costs $1.99 and Hoshi Terminal $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 4 level
Simple DNS versus Hoshi Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple DNSHoshi Terminal
Price$1.99$1.99
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rank#199 โ€” betterโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size30 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel LinsenmeierFelipe Coury

In-app purchases

None

Simple DNS

No in-app purchases

None

Hoshi Terminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple DNS free?
Simple DNS costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hoshi Terminal free?
Hoshi Terminal costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple DNS or Hoshi Terminal have ads?
Neither Simple DNS nor Hoshi Terminal shows ads.

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