DNS Inspector vs StreamLocator
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.
StreamLocator
Experience fast and reliable internet connections optimized for streaming, eliminating buffering. Enjoy unlimited devices and no bandwidth limits with 24/7 customer support. A free 7-day trial is available without requiring payment information.
- High-speed connections
- Reliable streaming optimization
- No buffering
- No bandwidth limits
- Unlimited devices
- 24/7 customer support
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Get high speeds and reliable connection. Optimized for streaming. No more buffering. Free for 7 days. No payment information required. - No bandwidth limits - No buffering - Unlimited number of devices - 24/7 customer support Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ For inquiries or technical support, contact us at support@streamlocator.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DNS Inspector at 100% against StreamLocator's 54%. DNS Inspector also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). StreamLocator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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. StreamLocator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. DNS Inspector asks for nothing beyond the download.
DNS Inspector holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DNS Inspector's written reviews are positive against 54% of StreamLocator's.
DNS Inspector ships an update every 6 weeks, StreamLocator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DNS Inspector | StreamLocator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (20 ratings) — better | 1.7 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 53.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — 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 | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ian Spence | Helpon Inc. |
Customer experience
DNS Inspector
StreamLocator
In-app purchases
DNS Inspector
No in-app purchases
StreamLocator
- StreamLocator Monthly$4.991 Month
