Comparison

NSLookup Plus vs NetTools

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

NetTools

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NetTools - Network Toolbox ========================== Take full control of your network diagnostics and utilities with NetTools, the all-in-one toolkit designed for IT professionals, developers, and power users. Whether you're troubleshooting connectivity issues or performing advanced network analysis, NetTools puts powerful tools at your fingertips. Key Features: [Basic Tools] - NSLookup – Query DNS records for any domain (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS and PTR) - Ping – Test server or device reachability - Traceroute – Trace the route packets take to a destination - Whois – Get domain registration details [Advanced Tools] - HTTP request – Perform custom HTTP request and inspect server responses and headers - IP location – Get geolocation info for any IP - My public IP – Instantly view your public-facing IP address - Port scanner – Scan open ports on any host - Speed test – Measure your network's download/upload speed - Subnet calculator – Quickly calculate IP ranges and subnet masks - URL shortener – Generate short links from long URLs - Wake on LAN – Remotely wake up devices on your local network [Conversion Tools] - ASCII to HEX - Base64 Encoder/Decoder - SHA256 Hash Generator - URL Encoder/Decoder [Generator Tools] - Password generator – Create strong, secure passwords - UUID generator – Generate universally unique identifiers - WiFi QR Code Generator – Share WiFi access instantly with scannable QR codes ==========================

Screenshots

NSLookup Plus4 screens
NetTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NetTools at every 4 days against NSLookup Plus's every 17 months. NSLookup Plus's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NSLookup Plus costs $1.99 and NetTools $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NSLookup Plus ships an update every 17 months, NetTools every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NSLookup Plus versus NetTools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNSLookup PlusNetTools
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating2.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDayana Networks LtdJeremy Turin

In-app purchases

None

NSLookup Plus

No in-app purchases

None

NetTools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NSLookup Plus free?
NSLookup Plus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetTools free?
NetTools costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NSLookup Plus or NetTools have ads?
Neither NSLookup Plus nor NetTools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NSLookup Plus or NetTools?
NSLookup Plus ships an update every 17 months, and NetTools every 4 days. Most recently, NSLookup Plus was updated on October 3, 2026 and NetTools on October 5, 2026.

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