DNS Root Explorer vs DNSwitch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DNS Root Explorer
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Visualise and interrogate the DNS Root System
DNSwitch
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Key Features • One-tap DNS switching • Custom DNS: Add, edit, delete. Supports DoH, DoT, and DNS • DNS Speed Test (Pro): Shows average, minimum, and maximum latency • DNSwitch Pro: Unlock speed test and ad-free Disclaimer This app is not affiliated with any DNS providers. All services are provided by third parties. Please follow their terms and privacy policies.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNS Root Explorer at none against DNSwitch's 1. DNS Root Explorer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). DNSwitch's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price 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
Both are free to download. DNSwitch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DNS Root Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.
DNS Root Explorer ships an update fortnightly, DNSwitch weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DNS Root Explorer | DNSwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Internet Systems Consortium, Inc. | LEE HAN HSIANG |
In-app purchases
DNS Root Explorer
No in-app purchases
DNSwitch
- dnswitch pro$0.99
