Comparison

NextDNS Remote vs DNS Checker

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

Head to head
About

NextDNS Remote

Manage your NextDNS configuration remotely. Monitor analytics, review query logs, and adjust blocking settings and lists. Supports multiple accounts and profiles for comprehensive control.

Highlights
  • View analytics and statistics
  • Explore query logs
  • Edit blocklists and allowlists
  • Change security and privacy settings
  • Manage multiple NextDNS accounts
  • Create new profiles
Features
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NextDNS Remote is a third party app for controlling your NextDNS setup. You can view statistics and logs, as well as change blocking settings and lists. *Analytics* See the number of (blocked) queries and a chart of your recent activity, grouped by profile. Furthermore, you can see different analytics about domains, devices, security, and more. The timespan of the charts & statistics is configurable. *Query Log* Explore what requests your devices make (including a 'live updating' feature), as well as see details about the query and device. For blocked queries you can find out why they're blocked. *Blocking* Edit your blocklist, deny & allowlist, native tracking protection, and more. Quickly toggle blocking for services and categories. *Settings* You have the ability to change all security, privacy, and parental control settings. *Multiple accounts* There's support for multiple NextDNS accounts and you can switch between them seamlessly. Multiple profiles are supported too: you can even create new profiles right from the app. A NextDNS+ purchase or subscription is required to use more than one account, the ability to do mutable actions (like changing settings or creating a profile), access the Live Log, remove limits, and more. You can get NextDNS+ with a one-time purchase or optional subscription. == Note: You need a NextDNS account for this app to function. NextDNS Remote is a third party app which uses the NextDNS API and is in no way affiliated with NextDNS. Find out more about NextDNS at https://nextdns.io/. This app offers a "NextDNS+" version with additional features, in the form of a lifetime purchase, a monthly subscription, or a yearly subscription. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period and will be charged to your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew/manage subscriptions in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DNS Checker

Features
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DNS Checker: look up DNS, WHOIS, SSL, IP location, ports & propagation — all in one simple app. Built for developers, sysadmins, site owners, gamers, and anyone troubleshooting domains or servers. DNS LOOKUP • A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, SOA, SRV & CAA records • TTL, priority and full record details • Copy any value with one tap • Save lookups to History and reopen anytime WHOIS & DOMAIN • Registrar, creation & expiry dates • Name servers and DNSSEC status • Domain availability check SSL CERTIFICATE • Issuer, subject and validity dates • Days until expiry • Signature algorithm & serial number IP & NETWORK • IP geolocation (city, country, ISP, ASN) • Reverse DNS (IP → hostname) • HTTP response headers PORT CHECKER • Check if a remote port is open or closed • Scan common ports from the internet (fast batch scan) • Common ports: HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, SMTP, MySQL, RDP, Minecraft & more • Port History for past checks • Useful for port forwarding and firewall testing WATCH DOMAINS • Save domains you care about • Detect DNS A-record changes • Quick status: OK, SSL warning, or DNS changed SSL EXPIRY REMINDERS • See which certificates expire soon • Optional local reminders before expiry DNS PROPAGATION • Compare A records across Google, Cloudflare & Quad9 • Clear result: “All servers agree” or “Still updating” PRO • Ad-free experience (no banners or pop-ups) • Instant PDF export of full DNS reports (All core tools are available free. Free users can export PDF by watching a short ad.) Perfect for: • Checking DNS after a domain or hosting change • Verifying SSL before a site goes live • Testing port forwarding (game servers, remote access) • Watching important domains for unexpected DNS changes No account required. Fast, clean, and designed for iPhone & iPad. Questions? contacttomujahid@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://justclack.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscriptions (optional): • Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly Premium • Payment charged to your Apple ID • Auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends • Manage or cancel in App Store account settings

Screenshots

NextDNS Remote4 screens
DNS Checker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NextDNS Remote at none against DNS Checker's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. NextDNS Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and DNS Checker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextDNS Remote ships an update fortnightly, DNS Checker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NextDNS Remote versus DNS Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextDNS RemoteDNS Checker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRocketScience ITMuhammad Mujahid Khan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NextDNS Remote

Subscriptions2
  • NextDNS+ Monthly$0.991 Month
  • NextDNS+ Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • NextDNS+ Lifetime$8.99
3 purchases

DNS Checker

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is NextDNS Remote free?
NextDNS Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DNS Checker free?
DNS Checker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NextDNS Remote or DNS Checker have ads?
DNS Checker shows ads; NextDNS Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, NextDNS Remote or DNS Checker?
NextDNS Remote ships an update fortnightly, and DNS Checker every 4 weeks. Most recently, NextDNS Remote was updated on September 9, 2026 and DNS Checker on September 7, 2026.

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