DNS Inspector vs Hello Passwords
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DNS Inspector
Perform advanced DNS queries on the go with support for various secure protocols like DoT, DoH, and DoQ. Get detailed, clutter-free results with DNSSEC and WHOIS support. This free, open-source tool is designed for power users needing comprehensive domain information.
- Advanced DNS queries
- Support for DoT, DoH, DoQ
- DNSSEC message authentication
- WHOIS lookup
- Remembered queries and servers
- Ad-free and privacy-focused
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With DNS Inspector you can perform advanced DNS queries anytime and anywhere. • Input & Inspect. It's really that simple. Input a query and server address and get results in seconds. DNS Inspector will remember your recent queries and last used DNS server to save you time. Plus, you can save a list of DNS servers for quick access. • Wide DNS Server Support. We've got you covered. DNS Inspector supports traditional DNS on both UDP and TCP, and secure DNS servers with DNS over TLS (DoT), DNS over HTTPS (DoH), and DNS over QUIC (DoQ). • Trustworthy Data Starts Here With full support for DNSSEC message authentication and zone trust verification. • Power Users, Welcome Home DNS Inspector will be your one-stop-shop for all your DNS and domain information needs, with WHOIS and DNSSEC support built right in. • No Nonsense Results. "At a glance" has never been easier. DNS Inspector will show you all information relating to your query and the results all without clutter. • Free now, free forever. No annoying ads, no privacy-invading tracking, no rent-seeking subscriptions. DNS Inspector is free & libre open source software (FLOSS) with publicly available source code.
Hello Passwords
Securely store sensitive information like passwords, credit cards, and passports in an encrypted vault. Enjoy convenient features like large type viewing, QR code generation for Wi-Fi, and expiring credit card notifications. Your data syncs across devices via iCloud and can be customized with themes and app icons.
- Encrypted password storage
- Credit card and passport storage
- QR code generation for Wi-Fi
- Expiring credit card notifications
- iCloud sync across devices
- Customizable themes and app icons
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Securily store your passwords, credit cards, passports and much more, in a sleek app you'll actually want to use. SECURITY: Your vault is encrypted with AES256-GCM, using PBKDF2 for key generation. Encrytion and decryption happens on device only. CONVENIENCE: View your passwords in large type, generate QR codes to join WiFi networks, and get notified about expiring credit cards. Hello Passwords does more than just secure your items. SYNC: Your fully encrypted vault is synced across your devices using iCloud. CUSTOMIZATION: Make Hello Passwords your own with tons of themes and alternate app icons. Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions: https://adrianensan.me/apps/hello-passwords
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNS Inspector at none against Hello Passwords's 6. DNS Inspector also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Hello Passwords's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Hello Passwords sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. DNS Inspector asks for nothing beyond the download.
DNS Inspector ships an update every 5 weeks, Hello Passwords every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DNS Inspector | Hello Passwords |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ian Spence | Adrian Ensan |
Customer experience
DNS Inspector
Hello Passwords
In-app purchases
DNS Inspector
No in-app purchases
Hello Passwords
- Hello World Basic$1.001 Month
- Hello World Supporter$2.001 Month
- Hello World Superstar$5.001 Month
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- Hello World Basic$10.001 Year
- Hello World Supporter$20.001 Year
- Hello World Superstar$50.001 Year
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