Comparison

NSLookup Plus vs ControlHub Remote

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

Head to head
About

NSLookup Plus

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
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NSLookup is an internet utility to get domain's DNS information. It will help you to find the target IP address of a domain or see what name servers are set on a specific domain. NSLookup for iPhone and iPad allows you to see the public DNS records of domains or sub domains. Then you may also query the NS and CNAME records. It's also possible to force it to get an authoritative response from main DNS server of the domain. This advanced version does not have any advertisement.

About

ControlHub Remote

Monitor and manage your DNS activity in real-time with this native dashboard. Control your privacy, security, and content filtering with interactive charts, dynamic rule management, and quick actions directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Live DNS monitoring and stats
  • Interactive logs with quick actions
  • Dynamic rule management
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • VoiceOver accessibility
  • Latency logging
Features
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Experience powerful, real-time DNS management for Control D. ControlHub is the native dashboard for Control D on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Apple Silicon). Monitor DNS activity, manage Profiles, Endpoints, and Clients, and stay in full control of your privacy, security, and content filtering with a fast, modern SwiftUI interface and full VoiceOver accessibility. What's New in 1.3 • Home Screen Widgets: Small (2x2) and Medium (4x2) widgets showing total queries, blocked count, and trend charts • Lock Screen Widgets: Circular gauge, rectangular stats, and inline text widgets for iOS 16+ • VoiceOver Support: Full accessibility across all views with Audio Graph support for charts • Latency Logging: Track DNS and proxy latency over time with statistics and interactive charts Key Features • Live Monitoring & Stats: Track DNS requests in real-time and explore trends with smooth, interactive charts. Quickly spot spikes, blocks, and performance issues across Profiles and Endpoints. • Interactive Logs & Quick Actions: Filter by device, date, action, or keyword. Block, allow, redirect, or bypass directly from the logs to take immediate action on unwanted domains, trackers, ads, malware, or phishing. • Dynamic Rule Management: Enable/disable native or third-party filters with one tap. Create custom rules to block, bypass, or redirect including location-based routing to appear as if you're connecting from different regions. • Live Logs: Real-time DNS query monitoring with instant updates and optional sound alerts. • Device IPs & Resolvers: See all IPs associated with each endpoint and manage DNS resolvers. • Folders for Rules: Organize custom rules into folders with inherited actions. Edit and move rules across folders. • Connection Status: See your Control D connection at a glance with a native status view on Mac and detailed diagnostics when you need them. • Polished UI, Built for Speed: Optimized layouts for iPad and large screens, faster data preloading for Stats and Logs, smarter sorting, and buttery-smooth scrolling. • Saved Filters & Preferences: Your filters persist across sessions. Choose your preferred start tab in Settings. • GitHub Feedback Integration: Request features, report bugs, or start discussions via a dedicated GitHub repository right from the app. • Privacy by Design: No data collection. Your logs and stats remain on your device. ControlHub is a private, secure companion to your Control D setup. • Free, With Optional Support: All features are free. Tip once or multiple times if you'd like, totally optional and unlocks nothing. Download ControlHub to elevate your Control D DNS management with a privacy-focused, real-time dashboard for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Privacy Policy: https://controlhub.vishalvshekkar.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://controlhub.vishalvshekkar.com/terms Contact: controlhub@vishalvshekkar.com

Screenshots

NSLookup Plus4 screens
ControlHub Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ControlHub Remote at 100% against NSLookup Plus's 0%. ControlHub Remote also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.3). NSLookup Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 16.4). On ratings volume, ads 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

ControlHub Remote is free to download; NSLookup Plus costs $1.99 up front. ControlHub Remote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. NSLookup Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ControlHub Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NSLookup Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of ControlHub Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NSLookup Plus ships an update every 17 months, ControlHub Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NSLookup Plus versus ControlHub Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNSLookup PlusControlHub Remote
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings710 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDayana Networks LtdVishal Vijayashekkar

Customer experience

NSLookup Plus

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ControlHub Remote

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NSLookup Plus

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ControlHub Remote

One-time3
  • High-Five Me$2.99
  • Applaud$7.99
  • Shoutout$14.99

Questions

Is NSLookup Plus free?
NSLookup Plus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ControlHub Remote free?
ControlHub Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NSLookup Plus or ControlHub Remote?
ControlHub Remote is rated higher. NSLookup Plus averages 2.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ControlHub Remote averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do NSLookup Plus or ControlHub Remote have ads?
Neither NSLookup Plus nor ControlHub Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NSLookup Plus or ControlHub Remote?
NSLookup Plus ships an update every 17 months, and ControlHub Remote every 5 months. Most recently, NSLookup Plus was updated on September 2, 2026 and ControlHub Remote on September 22, 2026.

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