Softricks iDig vs Snifferton
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Softricks iDig
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iDig is a suite of products - with a robust 20 endpoint API at the base, Mobild apps, an AI Agent and a MCP Server - all serving a This is an iPhone App, which presents a unified view of DNS Resolution, Records and WHOIS information for a domain in an easy-to-understand way. It does not simply dump the raw output of the 'dig' command in UNIX. The Softricks iDig API that the App uses, fires off multiple requests and compiles data and provides diagnostics. The API also provides a Batch feature with async jobs to process bulk Domain queries. Here's a clean feature list for iDig: DNS Lookup & Resolution - Query all major record types: A, NS, SOA, DS, TXT, CNAME, CAA, SRV, TLSA, HTTPS, SVCB - Nameserver override support for targeted queries - DNSSEC, reverse lookup, and authoritative query options - Resolution health diagnostics with status codes (ok, nxdomain, servfail, etc.) DNSSEC - Full chain-of-trust validation (Root โ TLD โ domain) - DNSKEY inventory with KSK/ZSK breakdown and key tags - RRSIG expiry tracking with days-remaining alerts - Algorithm assessment with migration recommendations - Rollover readiness and DS-at-parent verification Email Security Auditing - SPF analysis: syntax, qualifier strength, DNS lookup count enforcement - DKIM probing across common and provider-inferred selectors - DMARC policy evaluation: none/quarantine/reject, reporting addresses, alignment - BIMI record detection with logo URL and VMC validation - Overall AโF deliverability grade with prioritized fix recommendations SSL/TLS & DANE - Certificate inspection: validity, expiry, SANs, issuer, domain match - Upcoming expiry warnings at 7, 30, and 90-day thresholds - DANE/TLSA cross-validation against live certificate hashes - Support for all four TLSA usage types (PKIX-TA, PKIX-EE, DANE-TA, DANE-EE) DNS Propagation & Zone Health - Propagation checks across 16 global resolvers simultaneously - Zone consistency auditing across all authoritative nameservers - AXFR zone transfer vulnerability detection - TTL advisory with migration readiness scoring and step-by-step lowering schedule Domain Intelligence - Parsed WHOIS with registrar, lifecycle dates, domain age, and expiry countdown - EPP/registrar lock status with plain-English status code decoding - IP geolocation with ISP, ASN, hosting detection, and timezone - IP blacklist/DNSBL checks across Spamhaus, Barracuda, SpamCop, SORBS, and more Infrastructure Discovery - Subdomain discovery probing ~70 common names plus Certificate Transparency logs - MX health checks with 35+ mail provider detection and RFC compliance validation - HTTP/HTTPS reachability with full redirect chain and HSTS inspection - Full domain diagnosis aggregating resolution and DNSSEC health in one call Developer & Integration Features - Async batch processing for up to 100 domains per request - Token scopes for API, mobile, agent, and MCP use cases - Plan tiers: Free, Pro, Business, and Unlimited - RESTful JSON API with full OpenAPI 3.1 spec
Snifferton
Locate nearby Bluetooth devices and monitor their activity. Create a network to track devices remotely, even when away from home. Receive alerts for new devices in your vicinity.
- Track multiple devices and locations
- Remote monitoring via Snifferton Cloud
- Scan for devices up to 100 meters
- Alerts for new nearby devices
- Device activity monitoring
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Now you can find any bluetooth device that comes into contact with your mobile device. Allows you to also mark individual devices in order to monitor their activity.ย Snifferton Cloud allows you to create your own network to keep track of devices even when you are not home. Just pin a bluetooth device using an iPod touch, iPad, or other iOS device, leave it at home and you can check up on it remotely using your smart phone only through Snifferton Cloud. Software Features: - Keep track of multiple devices at multiple locations and have them sync up with other Snifferton beacons with Snifferton Cloud - Allows scanning for certain devices up to 100 meters - Alerts the individual to any new devices in the area Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: Snifferton only works when active. It does not run as a background service. All data is private. Snifferton does not transmit data as it only detects bluetooth devices that emit a signal or are discoverable. When Snifferton is running, the device is discoverable. Snifferton only scans for devices. It does nothing else regarding bluetooth devices and their behavior. Some devices may have an identifier that changes and may be stated as inactive when it is still active. Note: To reset Snifferton Cloud successfully, the user has to delete the app on all other devices except a main device and reinstall after resetting the cloud server from the main device. This is to prevent permissions from causing harm by a malicious user. Patented under 11096025 by the USPTO.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Snifferton at every 2 days against Softricks iDig's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Softricks iDig sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Snifferton sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Softricks iDig ships an update every 10 days, Snifferton every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Softricks iDig | Snifferton |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Softricks Inc. | Thomas Thompson |
In-app purchases
Softricks iDig
- iDig Pro$9.99
Snifferton
- Snifferton Cloud$2.991 Month
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