DNS Checker vs DNSwitch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
DNSwitch
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Key Features • One-tap DNS switching • Custom DNS: Add, edit, delete. Supports DoH, DoT, and DNS • DNS Speed Test (Pro): Shows average, minimum, and maximum latency • DNSwitch Pro: Unlock speed test and ad-free Disclaimer This app is not affiliated with any DNS providers. All services are provided by third parties. Please follow their terms and privacy policies.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DNSwitch at weekly against DNS Checker's every 4 weeks. DNS Checker's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. DNS Checker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and DNSwitch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DNS Checker ships an update every 4 weeks, DNSwitch weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DNS Checker | DNSwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muhammad Mujahid Khan | LEE HAN HSIANG |
In-app purchases
DNS Checker
- Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly$29.991 Year
DNSwitch
- dnswitch pro$0.99









