# TLS Inspector vs UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TLS Inspector at 83% against UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility's 43%. TLS Inspector also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. TLS Inspector asks for nothing beyond the download.

TLS Inspector holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TLS Inspector has 256 ratings behind it against 38, 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 43% of UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility's.

TLS Inspector ships an update monthly, UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TLS Inspector | UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tls-inspector/id1100539810/reviews)** | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udptcprest-network-utility/id1246823651/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 37 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ian Spence](https://appshunter.io/developer/572311760) | [JC Accounting & Innovative Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246822420) |

## 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


### UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udptcprest-network-utility/id1246823651)

This app provides comprehensive network testing tools, including UDP and TCP client/server functionality, REST API requests, and network scanning. It allows users to send and receive data in various formats and analyze network performance.

**Highlights:** UDP send/receive, TCP client/server, REST API requests (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), Network scanner with port testing, IP address and interface information, Data formatting (string, hex, JSON)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access and no ads. | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TLS Inspector free?

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

### Is UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility free?

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TLS Inspector or UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility?

TLS Inspector is rated higher. TLS Inspector averages 4.8 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.

### Do TLS Inspector or UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility have ads?

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility shows ads; TLS Inspector does not.

### Which is updated more often, TLS Inspector or UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility?

TLS Inspector ships an update monthly, and UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility every 37 months. Most recently, TLS Inspector was updated on August 5, 2026 and UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility on September 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*