Comparison

DNS Checker Pro vs Hard Refresh

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

Head to head
About

DNS Checker Pro

This advanced utility offers comprehensive DNS analysis for network troubleshooting. It allows users to test DNS propagation globally or with custom servers, compare results from multiple sources, and analyze various record types. Designed for professionals, it features a clean interface with dark mode and easy result sharing.

Highlights
  • Custom DNS server support
  • Multi-server comparison
  • Global propagation check
  • Comprehensive record analysis (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SOA, SPF)
  • Developer-first design with dark mode
  • One-tap result sharing
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Advanced DNS analysis with custom server support Take control of your network troubleshooting. DNS Checker Pro is the professional utility designed for system administrators and developers who need more than just a basic lookup. Verify DNS propagation instantly across reliable global resolvers (Google, Cloudflare, OpenDNS) or add your own custom DNS servers to test specific environments. Custom DNS Server Support: Need to test a private nameserver or a specific ISP? Add and manage your own list of custom DNS servers. Perfect for testing split-horizon DNS or internal networks. Multi-Server Comparison: Send queries to multiple DNS servers simultaneously. Compare results side-by-side to instantly spot propagation delays or configuration mismatches. Global Propagation Check: See how your records resolve around the world with our pre-set global server list. Comprehensive Record Analysis: Support for A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SOA and SPF records. Developer-First Design: Clean interface, dark mode support, and one-tap copy for sharing results with your team.

About

Hard Refresh

Features
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Hard Refresh gives you full control over your browsing data with one tap. A regular reload doesn't always cut it. Cached files, stale cookies, and lingering service workers can cause websites to behave incorrectly. Hard Refresh lets you clear it all and force a clean reload — no need to dig through settings. FEATURES • Full Refresh — Clear all site data (cache, cookies, storage, service workers) and reload the page in one tap • Service Workers — Unregister and clear service workers for the current site • Local Storage — Clear localStorage and sessionStorage data • Cookies — Delete all cookies for the current site PERFECT FOR • Web developers testing changes on real devices • Troubleshooting broken or outdated websites • Clearing stuck login sessions • Fixing sites that won't show the latest content PRIVACY FIRST Hard Refresh works entirely on-device. No data is collected, stored, or transmitted. No analytics, no tracking, no third-party services.

Screenshots

DNS Checker Pro3 screens
Hard Refresh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Hard Refresh at #147 against DNS Checker Pro's unranked. Hard Refresh also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

DNS Checker Pro costs $2.99 and Hard Refresh $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DNS Checker Pro versus Hard Refresh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNS Checker ProHard Refresh
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank—#147 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperEmre KelesAlbuquerque de Matos, Unipessoal, LDA

In-app purchases

None

DNS Checker Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Hard Refresh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNS Checker Pro free?
DNS Checker Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hard Refresh free?
Hard Refresh costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DNS Checker Pro or Hard Refresh have ads?
Neither DNS Checker Pro nor Hard Refresh shows ads.

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