# DNS Root Explorer vs Dynamic DNS

DNS Root Explorer and Dynamic DNS are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | DNS Root Explorer | Dynamic DNS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Internet Systems Consortium, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115648879) | [Vladimir Gorkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698897421) |

## What reviewers say

### DNS Root Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dns-root-explorer/id6446278686)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dynamic DNS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamic-dns/id6761129064)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DNS Root Explorer free?

DNS Root Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dynamic DNS free?

Dynamic DNS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do DNS Root Explorer or Dynamic DNS have ads?

Neither DNS Root Explorer nor Dynamic DNS shows ads.

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