# NSLookup Plus vs Ask VT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ask VT at 50% against NSLookup Plus's 0%. Ask VT also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.3). NSLookup Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 16.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Ask VT is free to download; NSLookup Plus costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ask VT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NSLookup Plus's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ask VT's.

NSLookup Plus ships an update every 17 months, Ask VT every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NSLookup Plus | Ask VT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nslookup-plus/id471525518/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-vt/id1612101283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dayana Networks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/403434357) | [Uwe Holtkamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191830477) |

## What reviewers say

### NSLookup Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nslookup-plus/id471525518)

This utility app retrieves DNS information for any domain, including IP addresses and name servers. It allows users to view public DNS records and query NS and CNAME records, with the option to force authoritative responses from main DNS servers.

**Highlights:** Retrieve domain DNS information, Find target IP address of a domain, View name servers for a domain, Query NS and CNAME records, Force authoritative DNS responses

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ask VT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-vt/id1612101283)

This utility app allows users to scan URLs and files for malware using the VirusTotal online service. It provides a convenient way to check suspicious links and files directly from your device, integrating with other apps via the Share menu.

**Highlights:** Scan URLs for malware, Scan files for malware, Use VirusTotal service, Drag and drop files, Share menu integration, Freeware

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NSLookup Plus free?

NSLookup Plus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ask VT free?

Ask VT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NSLookup Plus or Ask VT?

Ask VT is rated higher. NSLookup Plus averages 2.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Ask VT averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do NSLookup Plus or Ask VT have ads?

Neither NSLookup Plus nor Ask VT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NSLookup Plus or Ask VT?

NSLookup Plus ships an update every 17 months, and Ask VT every 3 months. Most recently, NSLookup Plus was updated on September 2, 2026 and Ask VT on June 11, 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.*