# NSLookup vs AIDA64

The clearest difference is rating: AIDA64 at 4.6 against NSLookup's 3.0. AIDA64 also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 31) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). NSLookup's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NSLookup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AIDA64 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AIDA64 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AIDA64 has 2.3K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of NSLookup's written reviews are positive against 47% of AIDA64's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NSLookup ships an update every 9 months, AIDA64 every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NSLookup | AIDA64 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nslookup/id423175511/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aida64/id979579523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.9% of reviews** | 46.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dayana Networks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/403434357) | [FinalWire](https://appshunter.io/developer/979579522) |

## What reviewers say

### NSLookup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nslookup/id423175511)

This utility app retrieves detailed DNS information for any domain. It helps users find IP addresses, view name servers, and query specific DNS records like NS and CNAME. It can also force authoritative responses from main DNS servers.

**Highlights:** View domain DNS information, Find target IP address, See name server records, Query NS and CNAME records, Force authoritative responses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NSLookup Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### AIDA64

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aida64/id979579523)

Access in-depth hardware and software diagnostics for your iOS device.  Get detailed information on your CPU, screen, battery, network, and sensors.  Monitor memory, storage, and screen performance with this comprehensive utility.

**Highlights:** CPU details, Screen specifications, Battery status, Network insights, Device model identification, Memory and storage usage, Sensor data monitoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads from AIDA64 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent app
- 📊 Provides detailed device information
- 💻 Useful for troubleshooting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Lacks support for newer devices
- ⚠️ Inaccurate or missing information
- 🔍 Limited data on some devices
- 🔋 Battery details no longer available

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Incompatible with iPad Pro M2
- Blank or unknown fields for various components

**Requested features**

- Update for latest iOS and devices
- Add temperature sensor information
- Restore battery wear level and charge cycle details


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NSLookup free?

NSLookup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AIDA64 free?

AIDA64 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NSLookup or AIDA64?

AIDA64 is rated higher. NSLookup averages 3.0 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while AIDA64 averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do NSLookup or AIDA64 have ads?

Both NSLookup and AIDA64 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NSLookup or AIDA64?

NSLookup ships an update every 9 months, and AIDA64 every 3 months. Most recently, NSLookup was updated on November 6, 2026 and AIDA64 on November 6, 2026.

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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.*