Comparison

DNSecure vs SSL Certificate Checker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DNSecure

Configure encrypted DNS services system-wide on your iOS or iPadOS device. Supports DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-HTTPS protocols for enhanced privacy and security. Easily select or add your preferred DNS servers.

Highlights
  • Encrypted DNS configuration
  • System-wide DNS usage
  • DNS-over-TLS support
  • DNS-over-HTTPS support
  • Custom DNS server addition
  • Easy activation via Settings
Features
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DNSecure is a configuration tool of encrypted DNS for iOS/iPadOS. An encrypted DNS service you configure will be used system-wide. Supported protocols are DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-HTTPS. How to use: 1. Select a DNS server you like, or add another one 2. Enable "Use This Server" 3. Open the Settings 4. Go to "General" > "VPN & Network" > "DNS" 5. "Automatic" is selected by default, so select "DNSecure"

About

SSL Certificate Checker

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
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SSL Certificate Checker helps you monitor SSL/TLS certificate health for the websites and services you care about. Add one or more targets (hostname + port, default 443), run a check instantly, or scan your whole list in one tap. The app is designed for a quick daily workflow: open, scan, review risk, and act. What you can check: - Expiry date and days left - Status classification: OK, Expiring, Expired, Failed - Issuer and subject - SAN (Subject Alternative Name) - Serial number and signature details - SHA-256 certificate fingerprint - SHA-256 public key fingerprint - Negotiated TLS protocol and cipher suite Key workflows: - Single target check for immediate troubleshooting - Full list scan for regular maintenance - Saved targets and latest results stored locally on device - Optional periodic background checks (can be turned on/off) Built for practical certificate operations: - Quickly identify certificates close to expiration - Compare protocol/cipher negotiation outcomes - Keep a simple watchlist for internal or public endpoints - Generate and review report-style outputs inside the app Security perspective for connected-device teams: - Includes TLS protocol and cipher suite visibility to support baseline security reviews - Helps teams spot weak or unexpected negotiated ciphers during routine checks - Useful as an evidence aid for internal security discussions and release readiness - Designed as a practical checker, not a complete legal/compliance assessment tool Regulatory context note: - In the EU, RED cybersecurity delegated requirements under Directive 2014/53/EU Article 3(3)(d)(e)(f) apply from August 1, 2025 for covered products - This app can support early HTTPS/TLS posture checks, but it does not certify compliance with RED-DA, EN 18031, or any other regulation/standard on its own Privacy and control: - No account is required to start checking - Targets and recent check results are kept locally for your routine usage - Privacy policy and terms are available from within the app Current release focus: - Core SSL/TLS checking flow and result parsing are available - Batch checking and retry flow are available - iOS background checks are best-effort (system-scheduled) - Multilingual UI foundation is integrated; some languages are still being refined This app is suitable for developers, operators, site owners, and anyone who wants a simple way to track certificate validity and TLS configuration from a mobile device.

Screenshots

DNSecure1 screens
SSL Certificate Checker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DNSecure at 114 against SSL Certificate Checker's 2. DNSecure also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SSL Certificate Checker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SSL Certificate Checker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DNSecure has 114 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of DNSecure's written reviews are positive against 100% of SSL Certificate Checker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DNSecure versus SSL Certificate Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNSecureSSL Certificate Checker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (114 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings114 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenta KuboYuan-Yi Chang

Customer experience

DNSecure

All ratings109 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.1%

SSL Certificate Checker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

DNSecure

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to add new DNS services
  • App freezes when editing DNS entries
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for DNS-over-QUIC and DNS-over-HTTP/3
  • Implement custom domain blocklist/allowlist
  • Provide latency information for DNS servers
  • Add option to only enable on non-trusted networks

SSL Certificate Checker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DNSecure

No in-app purchases

None

SSL Certificate Checker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNSecure free?
DNSecure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSL Certificate Checker free?
SSL Certificate Checker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DNSecure or SSL Certificate Checker?
SSL Certificate Checker is rated higher. DNSecure averages 4.7 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while SSL Certificate Checker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DNSecure or SSL Certificate Checker have ads?
Neither DNSecure nor SSL Certificate Checker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DNSecure or SSL Certificate Checker?
DNSecure ships an update every 3 months, and SSL Certificate Checker monthly. Most recently, DNSecure was updated on November 3, 2026 and SSL Certificate Checker on October 31, 2026.

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