Protexb vs DNS Checker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Protexb
This app provides enhanced internet privacy and security by allowing users to switch DNS servers. It blocks ads and trackers for a cleaner, safer browsing experience with a built-in VPN tunnel.
- Switch DNS profiles
- Built-in VPN tunnel
- Ad-blocking
- Tracker protection
- Real-time ping display
- One-tap connect/disconnect
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Protexb helps you take control of your internet connection by changing your DNS to trusted servers. Designed to block unwanted ads and trackers, Protexb ensures a safer, cleaner browsing experience. Key features: Easily switch between trusted DNS profiles (AdGuard, Google, Cloudflare, OpenDNS interface). Built-in VPN tunnel using secure AdGuard DNS. Ad-blocking, tracker protection, and enhanced privacy. Real-time ping display to your selected DNS profile. One-tap connect and disconnect. Your data stays private. No complicated setup. Just install, choose your profile, and browse with confidence.
DNS Checker
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Protexb at none against DNS Checker's 3. Protexb also leads on ads (none vs shown). DNS Checker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. DNS Checker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Protexb asks for nothing beyond the download.
Protexb ships an update every 5 months, DNS Checker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Protexb | DNS Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TheGroceryShelf LLC | Muhammad Mujahid Khan |
In-app purchases
Protexb
No in-app purchases
DNS Checker
- Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly$29.991 Year








