# CertsCheck vs PiDash

The clearest difference is update cadence: PiDash at every 2 days against CertsCheck's monthly. PiDash also leads on chart position (#197 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CertsCheck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PiDash sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CertsCheck ships an update monthly, PiDash every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CertsCheck | PiDash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/certscheck/id6469147491/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 36 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuya Asamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184558977) | [Mohamed Talaat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866628371) |

## What reviewers say

### CertsCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/certscheck/id6469147491)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Buy developer a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |


### PiDash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pidash-for-raspberry-pi/id6759828309)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PiDash Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| PiDash Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| PiDash Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CertsCheck free?

CertsCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PiDash free?

PiDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do CertsCheck or PiDash have ads?

Neither CertsCheck nor PiDash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CertsCheck or PiDash?

CertsCheck ships an update monthly, and PiDash every 2 days. Most recently, CertsCheck was updated on September 16, 2026 and PiDash on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*