# NextDNS vs SSL Certificate Checker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SSL Certificate Checker at 100% against NextDNS's 63%. SSL Certificate Checker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). NextDNS's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextDNS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SSL Certificate Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.

SSL Certificate Checker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextDNS has 2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of NextDNS's written reviews are positive against 100% of SSL Certificate Checker's.

NextDNS ships an update every 6 weeks, SSL Certificate Checker monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextDNS | SSL Certificate Checker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextdns/id1463342498/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssl-certificate-checker/id6760943213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 6 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nextdns Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463342497) | [Yuan-Yi Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/784363421) |

## What reviewers say

### NextDNS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextdns/id1463342498)

Encrypt all your DNS queries across all networks with this app. It leverages native iOS settings to bring your custom blocking policies and traffic analytics directly to your phone. Easily set up your configuration ID to enhance your online privacy and security.

**Highlights:** Encrypts all DNS queries, Uses native iOS Encrypted DNS settings, Apply custom blocking policies, View traffic analytics and logs, Configure with your NextDNS account ID

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient DNS service
- 🔒 Robust security and privacy features
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly setup
- 💡 Highly configurable with advanced options
- 🚀 Improves internet speed and performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Inability to disable on specific Wi-Fi networks
- 🐛 Inconsistent ad blocking performance
- 🔋 High battery drain on mobile devices
- 🐛 Lack of transparency on service status and outages

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for older iOS devices
- Profiles not working correctly after iOS 15 update
- Inability to remove the DNS profile from the device
- Connectivity issues when used in conjunction with a VPN

**Requested features**

- Add a quick toggle to enable/disable the service
- Integrate the web dashboard functionality into the app
- Provide more granular control over blocked content
- Implement a timed mode to temporarily disable the service
- Add support for DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT)


### SSL Certificate Checker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssl-certificate-checker/id6760943213)

Monitor the health of SSL/TLS certificates for your websites and services. Instantly check single targets or scan your entire list to identify expiring or expired certificates and review TLS configurations.

**Highlights:** Monitor SSL/TLS certificate health, Check expiry date and days left, Classify certificate status (OK, Expiring, Expired, Failed), View issuer, subject, and SAN details, Inspect negotiated TLS protocol and cipher suite, Perform single target or batch scans, Store targets and results locally

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextDNS free?

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

### Is SSL Certificate Checker free?

SSL Certificate Checker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NextDNS or SSL Certificate Checker?

SSL Certificate Checker is rated higher. NextDNS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while SSL Certificate Checker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NextDNS or SSL Certificate Checker have ads?

Neither NextDNS nor SSL Certificate Checker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NextDNS or SSL Certificate Checker?

NextDNS ships an update every 6 weeks, and SSL Certificate Checker monthly. Most recently, NextDNS was updated on November 3, 2026 and SSL Certificate Checker on October 31, 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.*