# Discovery - DNS-SD Browser

> Browse local Bonjour services

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id305441017](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id305441017)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id305441017`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lily Ballard
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (67 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.4
- **Last updated:** 2019-01-19
- **First published:** 2009-04-10
- **Size:** 3.44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/discovery-dns-sd-browser/id305441017)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://tildesoft.com/PrivacyPolicy.html](http://tildesoft.com/PrivacyPolicy.html)

## Description

Discovery is a utility that displays all Bonjour services available on the local network or Wide-Area Bonjour domains. Use it to debug your latest program, detect connected devices, or keep tabs on what services are available. Perfect for network admins or developers!

Each discovered service shows its domain, IP address(es), and TXT record, with automatic detection of local domains and services. It provides a clear, quick view of your network's service landscape.

## Rankings

- #155,025 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Discovery for its simple, clean UI and reliable Bonjour/zeroconf discovery, viewing per-service device info and using it as an indispensable, easy-to-use diagnostic tool for AirPrint, AirPlay, and other network services. It's free, fast, and supported by a responsive developer. Reported drawbacks include occasional bugs, limited in-app documentation, an older iOS7 requirement, and missing features like a search-by-address function.

### Pros

- Simple, clean UI that is easy to use and not cluttered.
- Excellent for diagnosing network issues, especially Bonjour/zeroconf services (AirPrint and AirPlay).
- Shows detailed information for each discovered service and device.
- Indispensable network discovery tool used by admins and developers.
- Free and supported by a responsive developer.

### Cons

- Occasional bugs in some versions, though fixes are often quick.
- Lack of in-app documentation.
- Outdated iOS7 compatibility noted by some users.
- Missing features such as a search-by-address function.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id305441017)