Run a personal DNS server on Android with forward or web DNS options, rule-based IP replies, and dynamic DNS support. It emphasizes on-device control, extensive logging, and auto-start on boot or Wi‑Fi changes, with a Pro upgrade for unlimited items. Not ranked in any top list, it has 50,000+ total downloads and -1 downloads in the last 30 days.
Pros & Cons
On-device DNS server for full control over requests
Supports both forward DNS and web DNS servers
Rule-based responses to return specific IPs
Dynamic DNS Updaters and auto-start for boot or Wi‑Fi
Limited in current version: only one DNS server and three rules; unlimited items require DNS Server Pro
DNS Server was a tools app developed by Ice Cold Apps. It was removed from Google Play Dec 24, 2017 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
DNS Server had been downloaded 71 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
DNS Server was rated 4.17 out of 5 stars, based on 450 ratings.
App Information
DNS Server was free to download. The APK download size was 762.36 kB. The last available version was 3.3. The last update was on August 11, 2012.
Technical Requirements
DNS Server required Android 2.1+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Unrated Maturity. The app had been available on Google Play July 2012.
Description
Run your own DNS Server (Domain Name System Server) on your device! From now on you have control over all DNS requests. Set the app to automatically forward requests to another DNS Server, or set the app to use a web DNS server. You can even set rules so for the request for a specific host you can set the app to always reply with a specific IP!
Note 1. If you find a bug or have a problem please contact us by email since we cannot help you if you post it in the reviews.
Note 2. Normally DNS Servers run on port 53, but because of some limitations on Android that is not possible. So you will need to add port forwarding in your home network to access the server on port 53.
** In this version you can add one server (DNS, or Dynamic DNS Updaters), three rules and if allowed IP’s is set also only three of them. If you want to be able to add unlimited items please buy DNS Server Pro. If you buy the pro version you will support development, will be able to add unlimited items and see no advertisements! **
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But we haven’t mentioned all features yet; you can even set a dynamic DNS updater! So you can always access your device from everywhere, even if the IP changed!
It also has extensive logging functionality, and you can even set the app to email you the log automatically!
Features summary: - Free! - Start/Stop a DNS server automatically when connected/disconnected from a specified WIFI network, or on boot - Set forward DNS Server or web DNS Server - Optionally only allow access from certain IP’s - Verbose log (filter, email, etc) - Add rules to respond with a give IP for a host - Add a Dynamic DNS Updater using the local or public IP of your device
All features: - Add a DNS Server, and set the following: name, port, allow dns caching, use a dns server for request, use a web dns server for requests, only allow access from certain IP’s, enable logging, only log errors, start on boot, start/stop when connected/disconnected to a specified WIFI network
-Add rules for the DNS Server: give an IP for a set host or block certain hosts
- Add multiple dynamic DNS updaters (set a custom URL, or choose from ChangeIP, DNSdynamic, DNSexit, DNSMadeEasy, DNS-O-Matic, DNSPark, DtDNS, DynDNS, easyDNS, eNom, HE.net, Joker, Namecheap, No-IP, ZoneEdit)
- For every dynamic DNS updater set the name, timeout (in minutes), hostname, username, password and whether to update with the local or public IP address, start the Dynamic DNS Updater when connected to a specific WIFI network, update on connectivity change, start on boot
- On the settings page of the app you can set the maximum log items to keep, whether to keep a WIFI lock (prevent WIFI from disconnecting automatically), keep the device alive, keep the device alive full (keep the screen on, battery intensive), set to start the app on boot
- You can search/filter the log, or set it to be automatically sent when the log limit is reached.
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★★★★★
Works but needs help If you want to use this as the default DNS server on your phone, also install "DNS Forward" app, and set it to forward to 127.0.0.1 port 5353 (or whatever port you chose for the server). Then it works fine all the time without using a router.
★★★★★
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★★★★★
Works great Very simple to use. Removed DNS lock and automagically works wherever I bring my tablet. Adds greater fluidity to all browsing especially in zones with terrible latency.
★★☆☆☆
Non-Existent Support I had a problem with this app and another, similar app from this company. Was very hopeful that one app or the other would prove very useful to me. I sent them an email and also posted a query on their forum. Heard nothing for three weeks. Then, I saw that the forum I had posted to had zero replies -- from them or anyone else. I don't know if this app works or not. With the non-existent user support that I received, it really doesn't matter. It was just a big waste of time for me. Too bad. The app looked promising.
★★☆☆☆
Time waste Created a server in this app, added the rule to map domain with IP and started the server. No effect, domain still was not using given IP.
★★☆☆☆
I couldn't make it work. Despite adding a hostname to IP mapping rule, the hostname could not be resolved by browsers running on the same android device. I changed the device IP setting from DHCP to static such that I can explicitly point to this DNS server but I was unable since the phone does not let me define a port for the DNS IP address, which would be necessary considering this app can't use the default DNS server port, 53. I then gave it up.
Technologies used by DNS Server
DNS Server is requesting 9 permissions and is using 9 libraries.
Permissions
Development tools
test access to protected storage
Network communication
view network connections,
view Wi-Fi connections,
full network access
Storage
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Hardware controls
control vibration
System tools
connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi,
run at startup,
prevent phone from sleeping
Trust & Safety: Permissions include INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE, CHANGE_WIFI_STATE, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED, VIBRATE, WAKE_LOCK. These align with core DNS server functionality, on-device logging, and automatic startup. No additional sensitive permissions detected beyond standard network/storage needs.
Each subscription will automatically renew 3 days before the expiration date for
the same time period. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time before the renewal.
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