# SSL Detective Plus vs NetTools

The clearest difference is price: NetTools at Free against SSL Detective Plus's $29.99. NetTools also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). SSL Detective Plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

NetTools is free to download; SSL Detective Plus costs $29.99 up front. SSL Detective Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NetTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NetTools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetTools has 48 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SSL Detective Plus's written reviews are positive against 67% of NetTools's.

SSL Detective Plus ships an update every 9 months, NetTools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSL Detective Plus | NetTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssl-detective-plus/id1243650327/reviews) | **[4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettools-network-utilities/id1609044208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twocanoes Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/521862499) | [Oleg Gutlyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589765620) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### NetTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettools-network-utilities/id1609044208)

Diagnose network issues with a suite of powerful tools on your phone. Explore local and external networks, check server availability, and scan for devices. Features include ping, traceroute, port scanning, and DNS lookups.

**Highlights:** Network information, LAN explorer, IP range scanner, Ping and Traceroute, Port scanner, DNS records lookup, Server availability check, Wake On Lan

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSL Detective Plus free?

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

### Is NetTools free?

NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SSL Detective Plus or NetTools?

NetTools is rated higher. SSL Detective Plus averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while NetTools averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do SSL Detective Plus or NetTools have ads?

NetTools shows ads; SSL Detective Plus does not.

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

SSL Detective Plus ships an update every 9 months, and NetTools every 3 months. Most recently, SSL Detective Plus was updated on July 16, 2026 and NetTools on September 22, 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.*