Comparison

PEDM vs CertsCheck

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

Head to head
About

PEDM

Features
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Escalate and de-escalate user privileges directly from your mobile device.

About

CertsCheck

Easily inspect the details of TLS/SSL certificates directly from your browser. This tool helps you understand certificate information, including those from Let's Encrypt, without needing to be a security expert.

Highlights
  • Check TLS/SSL certificate contents
  • Inspect certificate details via URL
  • Share Extension for browsers
  • Understand Let's Encrypt certificates
  • Premium subscription for advanced features
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CertsCheck is an app that allows you to easily check the contents of TLS/SSL certificates. You can also input the URL and inspect the certificate's details directly using a Share Extension from Safari or your preferred browser app. The majority of sites using Let's Encrypt are not necessarily fraudulent sites!! ******************** CertsCheck Premium - Monthly $1.99 - Yearly $19.99 ******************** Terms of service: https://github.com/nnsnodnb/ssl-certificates-check-ios/wiki/Terms Privacy Policy: https://github.com/nnsnodnb/ssl-certificates-check-ios/wiki/Privacy-Policy Notation based on Japan's Act on Specified Commercial Transactions: https://nnsnodnb.moe/commercial-law/

Screenshots

PEDM4 screens
CertsCheck3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PEDM at none against CertsCheck's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. CertsCheck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PEDM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PEDM ships an update every 3 weeks, CertsCheck monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PEDM versus CertsCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPEDMCertsCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeimdal SecurityYuya Asamura

In-app purchases

None

PEDM

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CertsCheck

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Buy developer a coffee$1.99

Questions

Is PEDM free?
PEDM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CertsCheck free?
CertsCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PEDM or CertsCheck have ads?
Neither PEDM nor CertsCheck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PEDM or CertsCheck?
PEDM ships an update every 3 weeks, and CertsCheck monthly. Most recently, PEDM was updated on October 7, 2026 and CertsCheck on October 6, 2026.

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