Comparison

CodeViewer vs Slec

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

Head to head
About

CodeViewer

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支持主流编程语言代码高亮

About

Slec

This tool monitors your website's SSL/TLS certificates, providing timely alerts before expiration. It operates entirely on your device for maximum privacy and security, with no account or registration required.

Highlights
  • Automatic SSL/TLS expiry monitoring
  • Timely push notifications
  • 100% private and secure
  • No ads or tracking
  • Lightweight and efficient
  • Unlimited domains (Pro)
  • Customizable alerts (Pro)
Features
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Monitor your website's SSL/TLS certificates easily—no account, no registration, everything on your device. Free to start, with no ads and no tracking. Slec keeps an eye on your HTTPS certificates so you don't have to. No external servers, no third-party dependencies—everything runs locally on your iPhone and iPad, ensuring maximum privacy and security. Key features: • Automatic SSL/TLS expiry monitoring – never get caught off guard by an expired certificate again. • Timely push notifications – get alerted 7 days before to give you time to renew, and 1 day before just in case you forgot. • 100% private & secure – no external servers, no tracking, no data collection. • No ads, no tracking, no bloat – just pure SSL/TLS monitoring, as it should be. • Lightweight & efficient – built natively in SwiftUI, no unnecessary libraries. • No external servers – checks certificates online, but never sends your data elsewhere. For sysadmins, developers, and website owners, Slec is the low-maintenance tool that ensures your SSL/TLS certificates stay valid. Because let's be honest—nobody likes last-minute downtime due to an expired cert. Free and Pro: Slec is free to get started. Slec Pro unlocks unlimited domains, customizable expiry-alert timing, and one-tap export of your domain list. Slec Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. The yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. • Manage or turn off auto-renewal anytime in your Apple Account settings. • The Lifetime purchase is a one-time payment and does not renew. Terms of Use (EULA): https://marcotini.com/eula Privacy Policy: https://marcotini.com/privacy Stay secure, stay sane—let Slec handle SSL/TLS expiration for you!

Screenshots

CodeViewer4 screens
Slec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Slec at Free against CodeViewer's $0.29. Slec also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). CodeViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Slec is free to download; CodeViewer costs $0.29 up front. Slec sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CodeViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeViewer ships an update every 8 months, Slec every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CodeViewer versus Slec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeViewerSlec
Price$0.29Free — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer健 王Marco Tini

In-app purchases

None

CodeViewer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Slec

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$24.99

Questions

Is CodeViewer free?
CodeViewer costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.
Is Slec free?
Slec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CodeViewer or Slec have ads?
Neither CodeViewer nor Slec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeViewer or Slec?
CodeViewer ships an update every 8 months, and Slec every 2 months. Most recently, CodeViewer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Slec on October 24, 2026.

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