Comparison

ProxyPin vs CertScope

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

Head to head
About

ProxyPin

Capture and analyze HTTP(S) traffic on your mobile device. Easily connect terminals via QR code, filter traffic, and process requests with custom scripts or rewrites. Decrypt sensitive data and block unwanted requests.

Highlights
  • QR code connection for proxy setup
  • Domain name filtering
  • JavaScript scripting for request/response processing
  • Request and response rewriting
  • Local request mapping
  • AES decryption of message bodies
  • Request blocking by URL
Features
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Features Mobile scan code connection: no need to manually configure WiFi proxy, including configuration synchronization. All terminals can scan codes to connect and forward traffic to each other. Proxy Domain name filtering: Only intercept the traffic you need, and do not intercept other traffic to avoid interference with other applications. Script: Support writing JavaScript scripts to process requests or responses. Request rewrite: Support redirection, support replacement of request or response message, and can also modify request or response according to the increase. Request mapping: Do not request remote services, use local configuration or scripts for response Request Decryption: Configure AES decryption key to automatically decrypt HTTP message body Request blocking: Support blocking requests according to URL, and do not send requests to the server. Search: Search requests according to keywords, response types and other conditions Others: Favorites, history, toolbox, etc.

About

CertScope

Features
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CertScope allows you to monitor your certificates for expiries and other TLS related issues. Track and manage your TLS certificates with ease using CertScope. Features include: - Import local certificates (PEM/DER) - Import remote certificates (HTTPS/TLS) - Local alerts for when certificates are about to expire - Sync certificates across devices

Screenshots

ProxyPin4 screens
CertScope2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ProxyPin at every 5 weeks against CertScope's every 13 months. ProxyPin also leads on chart position (#24 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProxyPin ships an update every 5 weeks, CertScope every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ProxyPin versus CertScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxyPinCertScope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (109 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#24 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMinimalist Network Co., Ltd.Automata Solutions Ltd.

Bugs and requests

ProxyPin

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Certificate installation fails despite enabling proxy
  • HTTPS error -2 persists after certificate reset
  • VPN icon not appearing on iOS 17.3.1+
  • Packet capture stops unexpectedly while VPN still active
  • Script editor auto-complete loses focus after clicking
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  • WeChat data not captured properly
  • Host lookup failures with timed replay
  • iOS 15.0.1 no network access after certificate trust
  • Response rewrite menu missing (only shows request rewrite)
  • Certificate webpage returns 404 or connection errors

Requested features

12 requests
  • Response body rewriting capability
  • Request replay with custom count and delay
  • Keyword highlighting persistence
  • Proxy filter persistence
  • Local file storage support ($file/fs)
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  • iOS app whitelist and blacklist
  • Shortcuts/automation integration
  • Request body preview
  • Response search functionality
  • SSL certificate solution for iOS (like Just Trust Me)
  • Dynamic debugging capability
  • Batch request replay functionality

CertScope

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ProxyPin

No in-app purchases

None

CertScope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProxyPin free?
ProxyPin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CertScope free?
CertScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProxyPin or CertScope have ads?
Neither ProxyPin nor CertScope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProxyPin or CertScope?
ProxyPin ships an update every 5 weeks, and CertScope every 13 months. Most recently, ProxyPin was updated on October 12, 2026 and CertScope on October 9, 2026.

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