Comparison

iCurlHTTP 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

iCurlHTTP

Test web server responses with cURL-like functionality on your iPhone or iPad. Simulate various browsers and inspect raw HTTP headers and HTML. Analyze network performance with detailed timing information.

Highlights
  • Simulate browser user-agents
  • Inspect raw HTTP headers and HTML
  • Support for GET, HEAD, POST, PUT, DELETE, OPTIONS, TRACE requests
  • SSL support with certificate info
  • History of tested URLs
  • Detailed HTTP timing analysis
  • HTTP/2 and IPv4/IPv6 support
Features
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HTTP Web Server Response Diagnostic Tool - Curl for iPhone and iPad iCurlHTTP is a simple, easy to use app that allows you to run MacOS/Linux-like cURL tests against URLs. It can simulate different web browsers (user-agents) to retrieve the raw HTTP headers and HTML response from web servers. ** GET, HEAD & POST Requests (GET, HEAD, POST, PUT, DELETE, OPTIONS and TRACE on iPad) ** SSL Support - https requests with basic certificate and handshake information ** Keeps a history of URLs tested with HEADER and POST data and provides them in a dropdown for easy repeated testing ** Simulates curl, iPhone, iPad, Safari, IE, Chrome and custom user-agent browsers ** Simple single-view interface with realtime result screen. ** iPhone and iPad support ** Verbose and Basic Detail ** HTTP Timing Details (Name Lookup, TCP Connect, SSL Handshake, First Byte and Total) ** Set custom User-Agent, Host Headers, Timeouts, HTTP Authentication, SSL Mode and POST Data ** Share Feature to send output to Clipboard, Printer and Email ** HTTP/2 Support ** IPv4 and IPv6 DNS Resolution with Option for Manual Address Resolution (via HOST:PORT:ADDRESS)

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

iCurlHTTP4 screens
SSL Certificate Checker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SSL Certificate Checker at 5.0 against iCurlHTTP's 4.4. SSL Certificate Checker also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs paid). iCurlHTTP's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCurlHTTP has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of iCurlHTTP's written reviews are positive against 100% of SSL Certificate Checker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCurlHTTP ships an update every 7 months, SSL Certificate Checker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iCurlHTTP versus SSL Certificate Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCurlHTTPSSL Certificate Checker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (30 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB31 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJason CoxYuan-Yi Chang

Customer experience

iCurlHTTP

All ratings30 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative8.9%

SSL Certificate Checker

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

In-app purchases

None

iCurlHTTP

No in-app purchases

None

SSL Certificate Checker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCurlHTTP free?
iCurlHTTP 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, iCurlHTTP or SSL Certificate Checker?
SSL Certificate Checker is rated higher. iCurlHTTP averages 4.4 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while SSL Certificate Checker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iCurlHTTP or SSL Certificate Checker have ads?
Neither iCurlHTTP nor SSL Certificate Checker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCurlHTTP or SSL Certificate Checker?
iCurlHTTP ships an update every 7 months, and SSL Certificate Checker monthly. Most recently, iCurlHTTP was updated on October 15, 2026 and SSL Certificate Checker on October 5, 2026.

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