Comparison

DNS Time vs UpOrbit

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

Head to head
About

DNS Time

This app helps you monitor domain expiration dates and receive timely renewal alerts. It provides visual status indicators, detailed DNS and WHOIS records, and host performance checks. Customize notifications and enjoy dark mode support for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Domain expiration monitoring
  • Timely renewal notifications
  • Visual status indicators
  • DNS & WHOIS record viewing
  • Host performance monitoring
  • Customizable notification settings
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Never miss a domain renewal again with DNS Time – your trusted companion for monitoring domain names on iOS and iPad. Features: - Domain Monitoring: Keep track of domain expiration dates for your websites and digital assets. - Timely Notifications: Receive alerts 3 months, 2 months, 1 month, 14, 7, 3, and 1 day before domain expiration date. All notifications delivered after 9:00 AM local time. - Visual Status Indicators: ( Green: Domain is valid, Orange: Expiration is approaching, Red: Domain has expired) - Host Performance Monitoring: Active ICMP or HTTP ping checks while the app is open. - Customizable ping thresholds and frequency in settings - Detailed DNS & WHOIS Records: View comprehensive details with a simple tap. - Flexible Notification Settings: Enable or disable notifications for individual domains. - Dark Mode Support: Protect your eyes during late-night monitoring sessions. - Customizable Background: Personalize your app experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://justshare.me/dnstime/privacy

About

UpOrbit

Features
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UPOrbit is a powerful, real-time monitoring tool designed to keep your servers and network services online and reliable. With support for Server Checks, HTTP/HTTPS endpoints, TCP/UDP ports, Ping, and DNS queries, UPOrbit delivers instant insights and alerts so you can act before issues escalate. Whether you manage websites, APIs, game servers, internal services, or distributed infrastructure, UPOrbit gives you the visibility and control you need to ensure uninterrupted uptime. What’s New • Enhanced Monitoring Engine: More accurate and faster status checks. • Improved Alert System: Smarter notifications with customizable thresholds. • UI Optimization: A cleaner layout for faster navigation and clearer status views. Why UPOrbit? • All-in-One Service Monitoring Monitor HTTP(S), TCP/UDP ports, DNS records, Ping latencies, and server health from a single interface. • Instant Alerts Receive real-time notifications when downtime or anomalies occur — keep your operations running smoothly. • Uptime & Performance Insights Visual dashboards show uptime history, latency stats, error rates, and performance trends. • Multi-Platform Support Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and macOS so you can monitor infrastructure anywhere. • Customizable Check Intervals Set the frequency of each check to match your service’s reliability and sensitivity needs. • Easy Setup Add monitors in seconds — no complicated configurations or integrations required. • Lightweight & Efficient Engineered for fast checks and minimal resource usage. Where to Use UPOrbit? • Website Monitoring Track uptime, availability, and response times for your domains and web apps. • API & Backend Services Ensure your API endpoints, microservices, and backend systems remain responsive. • Game Server Monitoring Monitor TCP/UDP ports and latency to keep your gaming infrastructure stable. • Enterprise & Internal Networks Detect DNS, Ping, and network anomalies within your internal environment. • IT Operations & DevOps Use detailed logs and metrics to support your operational workflows and incident response. • Cloud & Distributed Systems Monitor cloud servers, containers, and load-balanced services across regions. Key Features • Server / HTTP(S) / Ping / DNS / TCP / UDP Monitoring • Real-Time Alerts & Notifications • Uptime & Latency Tracking • Performance and Availability Charts • Custom Check Intervals • Easy Monitor Setup • Multi-Device Sync Across Apple Platforms • Clean, intuitive UI • Reliable background monitoring Keep your infrastructure online, reliable, and performing at its best — with UPOrbit. Download UPOrbit today and never miss a critical outage again. For support or questions, our team is always here to help. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DNS Time4 screens
UpOrbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UpOrbit at none against DNS Time's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DNS Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. UpOrbit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
DNS Time versus UpOrbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS TimeUpOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1716.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErfan Reed辉章 何

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DNS Time

Subscriptions2
  • DNS Time - Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • DNS Time - Yearly$9.991 Year
None

UpOrbit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNS Time free?
DNS Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UpOrbit free?
UpOrbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DNS Time or UpOrbit have ads?
Neither DNS Time nor UpOrbit shows ads.

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