Nslookup vs Pier Shell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Nslookup
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Nslookup: DNS Records is a fast, native DNS lookup tool for anyone setting up a website, configuring email, or troubleshooting networking issues. Enter any domain name or IP address to instantly retrieve its DNS records, including A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS, SOA, and PTR. Whether you're pointing a domain to a new host, verifying SPF/DKIM/DMARC records for email deliverability, or confirming a DNS change has propagated, Nslookup gives you the answer in seconds β no terminal required. The app automatically keeps a local history of the domains and IP addresses you've recently looked up, so you can jump back into a lookup without retyping it. This history stays on your device. WHO IT'S FOR Developers and sysadmins setting up new sites or servers Anyone configuring email (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX records) IT and networking professionals troubleshooting DNS issues Domain owners verifying registrar or host changes
Pier Shell
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No separate account required Pier works with your existing iCloud account to keep supported data synchronized across your Apple devices. Thereβs no Pier registration, username, or password to manage. Pier is a native SSH and SFTP client built for developers who want a simple, fast way to access their servers from iPhone and Mac. Add your hosts once and keep them synced privately through iCloud. Connect to production, staging, personal servers, Raspberry Pis, and more without rebuilding your setup on every device. Pier is designed to feel at home on Apple platforms, with a clean native interface, fast terminal performance, and secure key handling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pier Shell at every 2 weeks against Nslookup's every 5 weeks. Pier Shell also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nslookup ships an update every 5 weeks, Pier Shell every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nslookup | Pier Shell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 26.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ronald Guillen | Muhamad Nur Asyraaf |
In-app purchases
Nslookup
No in-app purchases
Pier Shell
No in-app purchases









