Comparison

DNS Inspector vs Proxy Guard Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Advanced DNS queries
  • Support for DoT, DoH, DoQ
  • DNSSEC message authentication
  • WHOIS lookup
  • Remembered queries and servers
  • Ad-free and privacy-focused
Features
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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.

About

Proxy Guard Pro

This network utility allows users to understand, shape, and protect their internet traffic with advanced rule-based proxy and DNS tools. It offers insights into traffic usage, supports various proxy setups, and includes privacy features like ad and tracker blocking.

Highlights
  • Rule engine for domain, CIDR, GeoIP matching
  • HTTP/HTTPS/DNS traffic insights
  • Multiple proxy setup options
  • DNS over HTTPS/TLS support
  • Ad and tracker blocking
  • Import/Export rules
  • Clean SwiftUI UI
Features
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Proxy Guard Pro is a rule-based proxy and network utility that helps you understand, shape, and protect your traffic. - Rule engine: domain (match/suffix/keyword), CIDR, GeoIP, URL rewrite - Traffic insights: HTTP/HTTPS/DNS logs, speed graphs, usage by Wi‑Fi/Cellular/Proxy - Proxy setup: HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5, multi-hop ready - DNS tools: local host mapping, DoH/DoT, IPv6 - Privacy: block ads/trackers by domain or user‑agent - Import/Export: load rules from URL or Files; share backups - Clean SwiftUI UI with iPhone and iPad layouts - Optional: advanced inspection via user‑installed certificate on managed devices Notes: Full device routing and packet capture require a VPN configuration (Network Extension). A simulated mode lets you preview rules and dashboards without an active VPN profile.

Screenshots

DNS Inspector4 screens
Proxy Guard Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DNS Inspector at none against Proxy Guard Pro's shown. DNS Inspector also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (21 vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DNS Inspector against 4.9 for Proxy Guard Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Inspector ships an update every 5 weeks, Proxy Guard Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DNS Inspector versus Proxy Guard Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS InspectorProxy Guard Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (21 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan SpenceTal Nir

Customer experience

DNS Inspector

All ratings21 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Proxy Guard Pro

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DNS Inspector

No in-app purchases

None

Proxy Guard Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNS Inspector free?
DNS Inspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proxy Guard Pro free?
Proxy Guard Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DNS Inspector or Proxy Guard Pro?
DNS Inspector and Proxy Guard Pro are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 21 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do DNS Inspector or Proxy Guard Pro have ads?
Proxy Guard Pro shows ads; DNS Inspector does not.
Which is updated more often, DNS Inspector or Proxy Guard Pro?
DNS Inspector ships an update every 5 weeks, and Proxy Guard Pro monthly. Most recently, DNS Inspector was updated on September 30, 2026 and Proxy Guard Pro on September 19, 2026.

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