Comparison

Tempest 3 vs DNS Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

Tempest 3

This cross-platform client offers robust server management with AI assistance for diagnostics and task completion. Securely connect, edit files, and synchronize workflows across devices with advanced encryption and collaboration features.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Advanced security with end-to-end encryption
  • AI Copilot for server tasks
  • Comprehensive SSH/SFTP support
  • Server and Kubernetes management
  • Collaboration and sharing features
Features
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Tempest is the SSH and Remote Desktop client built for people who actually manage servers. Connect via SSH, SFTP, or Mosh. Forward ports. Transfer files. Manage Kubernetes clusters. Collaborate in real-time. All from your phone, tablet, or Mac — with end-to-end encrypted cloud sync across every device. CORE FEATURES • SSH & Mosh — Reliable connections, even on flaky networks. Mosh keeps your session alive where SSH drops. • SFTP File Manager — Browse, edit, and transfer remote files with a native file manager experience. • Port Forwarding — Set up local and remote SSH tunnels in seconds. • Storm AI (Pro) — An AI agent that plans, executes, and completes terminal tasks for you. Not a chatbot — a copilot that actually runs commands. • Real-Time Collaboration — Invite teammates into your live terminal session. Debug together, resolve faster. • Kubernetes — Sync kubeconfigs, switch clusters, manage pods with AI-assisted workflows. • Post-Quantum Cryptography — One-tap switch to PQC key exchange. Protect your connections against future quantum threats today. • Connection Multiplexing — Reuse TCP connections. New sessions open instantly as additional channels. • Hardware Security Keys — FIDO2 / YubiKey authentication via ed25519-sk and ecdsa-sk. • 1Password Integration — Pull credentials directly from your vault. SECURITY FIRST Zero-knowledge architecture. Your data is end-to-end encrypted before it ever leaves your device. Encryption keys stay on your device — we never see them. Encryption is fully open-sourced for transparency. SYNC EVERYTHING Sessions, keys, snippets, and configurations sync across major OS. Pick up exactly where you left off. PRO UNLOCKS • Background connection persistence • Biometric app lock • Server performance monitoring dashboard • Full Storm AI access • Cloud sync --- Tempest is built by engineers, for engineers. Questions? Join us on Discord: gotempest.app/discord

About

DNS Toolkit

This app offers a suite of DNS diagnostic tools for IT professionals and network administrators. It includes features for performing various DNS lookups, generating and checking SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and CAA records to enhance email security and domain validation.

Highlights
  • DIG command for versatile DNS lookups
  • Reverse DNS lookups
  • SPF record generator and checker
  • DKIM record generator and checker
  • DMARC record generator and checker
  • CAA record generator and checker
Features
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Unlock the full potential of DNS management with DNS Toolkit, a collection of DNS tools for IT professionals, network administrators, and enthusiasts. Whether you're troubleshooting DNS issues, validating configurations, or managing DNS records, DNS Toolkit provides all the essential features you need in one powerful app. Features: DIG Command: - Perform versatile DNS lookups for any record type (A, MX, TXT, etc.). - Retrieve detailed information about a domain's DNS configuration. Customize queries with various options and flags for in-depth analysis. Reverse Lookup: - Perform reverse DNS lookups to find the domain name associated with an IP address. SPF Generator and Checker: - Generate SPF (Sender Policy Framework) records to protect your domain from email spoofing. - Check existing SPF records to ensure they are correctly configured and meet best practices. DKIM Generator and Checker: - Create DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) records to enhance your email security. - Validate existing DKIM records to ensure they are correctly implemented. DMARC Generator and Checker: - Generate DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) records to improve your domain's email authentication. - Verify DMARC records to ensure compliance with email authentication standards. CAA Generator and Checker: - Generate CAA records for your favorite Certificate Authority - Check CAA records for given DNS names

Screenshots

Tempest 34 screens
DNS Toolkit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tempest 3 at Free against DNS Toolkit's $1.99. Tempest 3 also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 2). DNS Toolkit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tempest 3 is free to download; DNS Toolkit costs $1.99 up front. Tempest 3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. DNS Toolkit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tempest 3 against 5.0 for DNS Toolkit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tempest 3 versus DNS Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempest 3DNS Toolkit
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtlas Express LLCDaniel Linsenmeier

Customer experience

Tempest 3

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DNS Toolkit

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tempest 3

Subscriptions2
  • Tempest Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Tempest Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tempest Pro Lifetime$179.99
None

DNS Toolkit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempest 3 free?
Tempest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DNS Toolkit free?
DNS Toolkit costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tempest 3 or DNS Toolkit?
Tempest 3 and DNS Toolkit are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Tempest 3 or DNS Toolkit have ads?
Neither Tempest 3 nor DNS Toolkit shows ads.

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