# TLS Inspector vs SSL Detective Plus

The clearest difference is price: TLS Inspector at Free against SSL Detective Plus's $29.99. TLS Inspector also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). SSL Detective Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

TLS Inspector is free to download; SSL Detective Plus costs $29.99 up front. SSL Detective Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TLS Inspector asks for nothing beyond the download.

TLS Inspector holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TLS Inspector has 256 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of TLS Inspector's written reviews are positive against 50% of SSL Detective Plus's.

TLS Inspector ships an update monthly, SSL Detective Plus every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TLS Inspector | SSL Detective Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $29.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tls-inspector/id1100539810/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssl-detective-plus/id1243650327/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ian Spence](https://appshunter.io/developer/572311760) | [Twocanoes Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/521862499) |

## What reviewers say

### TLS Inspector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tls-inspector/id1100539810)

Inspect TLS certificates for any domain or IP address to understand trust and safety. Detect man-in-the-middle attacks by highlighting invalid certificates. Access detailed certificate properties and integrate with your browser.

**Highlights:** Input domain or IP for inspection, Inspect websites via browser extension, View entire issue chain and trust status, Detailed TLS certificate properties, Detect man-in-the-middle attacks, Share sheet integration with Safari

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Essential security utility
- 🔧 Useful for cert renewals
- 📱 Inspects certs on mobile
- 💡 Innovative CA root updating
- 👍 Seamless share sheet integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Share extension not working
- ⚠️ Error messages for updates
- 📉 No longer works for some
- 🥶 App freezes
- 🚫 Unauthorized app claim

**Reported bugs**

- App crash issue fixed
- Share extension 'inspect website' never works
- Error checking for TLS bundle updates
- App freezes
- App locks up, non functional

**Requested features**

- Continue making app great and helpful
- Add dark mode option
- More advanced features


### SSL Detective Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssl-detective-plus/id1243650327)

Investigate and verify SSL/TLS certificate chains with ease. This tool helps troubleshoot connection issues by displaying full certificate details and chains, which can then be emailed for further review.

**Highlights:** Investigate SSL/TLS certificates, Verify certificate chains, Easy-to-browse format, Email certificate chains, Troubleshoot connection issues, View full certificate details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSL Detective | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TLS Inspector free?

TLS Inspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SSL Detective Plus free?

SSL Detective Plus costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TLS Inspector or SSL Detective Plus?

TLS Inspector is rated higher. TLS Inspector averages 4.8 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while SSL Detective Plus averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do TLS Inspector or SSL Detective Plus have ads?

Neither TLS Inspector nor SSL Detective Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TLS Inspector or SSL Detective Plus?

TLS Inspector ships an update monthly, and SSL Detective Plus every 9 months. Most recently, TLS Inspector was updated on August 5, 2026 and SSL Detective Plus on July 16, 2026.

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