Comparison

DNS Inspector vs NetProbe

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

NetProbe

A comprehensive network diagnostics toolkit offering 54 professional-grade tools for network administrators, developers, and power users. It provides features for network analysis, security, monitoring, and developer utilities, with a free tier and a one-time purchase for all pro tools.

Highlights
  • 54 professional-grade network diagnostic tools
  • Free tools include IP, Ping, DNS Lookup, and more
  • 47 Pro tools available via one-time purchase
  • Network analysis, security, monitoring, and developer utilities
  • Global search and searchable history
  • Cross-platform support for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • Report export and tool chaining
Features
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NetProbe is a comprehensive network diagnostics toolkit for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Whether you're a network administrator, developer, or power user, NetProbe puts 54 professional-grade tools at your fingertips. 7 FREE TOOLS - My IP — View your public and local IP addresses with geolocation - Ping — Measure latency and packet loss to any host in real time - DNS Lookup — Query A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, TXT, NS, and SOA records - Port Reference — Searchable database of well-known ports and services - Whois — Look up domain registration, ownership, and expiration dates - IP Geolocation — Locate any IP with country, city, ISP, and AS number - Public DNS — Directory of public DNS servers with search and filtering 47 PRO TOOLS (one-time purchase unlocks all) Network & Discovery: - Traceroute, Traceroute Map, Multi-Ping, Port Scanner, Port Checker - Speed Test, Network Scanner, Reverse DNS, Reverse IP - DNS Propagation, ASN Lookup, Wake-on-LAN - Router Info, ARP Table, WiFi Analyzer (macOS only) - Network Interfaces, Bonjour Browser, SSDP Browser, MAC Vendor Lookup Security & Privacy: - SSL Inspector, SSL Expiry Monitor, HTTP Headers, Security Score - DNS Leak Test, Password Leak Check, Email Headers, IP Blocklist Monitoring: - Bandwidth Monitor, Connection Monitor, Outage Detector - Dashboard, Network Timeline Utilities & Developer: - Tool Chain, Profiles, Report Export - JSON Formatter, Base64 Tool, URL Encoder, JWT Decoder - Epoch Converter, QR Generator, User-Agent Parser, Regex Tester - HTTP Status Codes, CIDR Calculator, VLSM Calculator, Network Calculator TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Every Pro tool includes 5 free trial uses — no account required, no strings attached. KEY FEATURES - Global search — find tools and history results instantly - Works natively on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - All results saved in searchable history with rerun support - Profiles — save hosts and run diagnostics with one tap - Tool Chain — run multiple diagnostics in sequence on a single host - Report Export — generate shareable diagnostic reports - Light and dark mode support - No ads, no tracking, no account required - All diagnostics run directly from your device Terms of use: https://www.myrcbox.com/netprobe/#terms Privacy policy: https://www.myrcbox.com/netprobe/#privacy

Screenshots

DNS Inspector4 screens
NetProbe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNS Inspector at none against NetProbe's 1. DNS Inspector also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). NetProbe's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NetProbe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DNS Inspector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DNS Inspector against 5.0 for NetProbe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DNS Inspector has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNS Inspector ships an update every 5 weeks, NetProbe every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DNS Inspector versus NetProbe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS InspectorNetProbe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (21 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan SpenceSylvain Lafrance

Customer experience

DNS Inspector

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

NetProbe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DNS Inspector

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NetProbe

One-time1
  • NetProbe Pro$14.99

Questions

Is DNS Inspector free?
DNS Inspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetProbe free?
NetProbe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DNS Inspector or NetProbe?
NetProbe is rated higher. DNS Inspector averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while NetProbe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DNS Inspector or NetProbe have ads?
Neither DNS Inspector nor NetProbe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DNS Inspector or NetProbe?
DNS Inspector ships an update every 5 weeks, and NetProbe every 10 days. Most recently, DNS Inspector was updated on September 30, 2026 and NetProbe on September 25, 2026.

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