SSL Time vs CertWarden
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SSL Time
This app helps you monitor SSL certificate expiration dates for your websites, providing timely notifications before they expire. It offers visual status indicators and detailed certificate information, ensuring your website security remains intact.
- SSL certificate expiration monitoring
- Timely expiration notifications (30, 14, 7, 3, 1 day)
- Visual status indicators (valid, approaching, expired)
- Website performance monitoring via ping checks
- Detailed certificate information
- Customizable notification settings
- Dark mode support
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Never miss an SSL certificate renewal again with SSL Time – your trusted companion for monitoring website security on iOS and iPad. Features: - Certificate Monitoring: Keep track of SSL certificate expiration dates for your websites. - Timely Notifications: Receive alerts 30, 14, 7, 3, and 1 day before expiration. All notifications delivered after 9:00 AM local time. - Visual Status Indicators: ( Green: Certificate is valid, Orange: Expiration is approaching, Red: Certificate has expired) - Website Performance Monitoring via active ICMP or HTTP ping checks while the app is open. - Customizable ping thresholds and frequency in settings - Detailed Certificate Information: View comprehensive details with a simple tap. - Flexible Notification Settings: Enable or disable notifications for individual sites. - Dark Mode Support: Protect your eyes during late-night monitoring sessions. - Customizable Background: Personalize your app experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://justshare.me/ssltime/privacy
CertWarden
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Stop losing sleep over expired SSL certificates. CertWarden monitors your SSL/TLS certificate expiration dates and warns you before it's too late. Built for developers, DevOps engineers, and anyone managing websites — simple, fast, and private. Add your domains, see their certificate status instantly, and never deal with unexpected downtime from an expired cert again. KEY FEATURES • Real-time SSL certificate expiration monitoring • Clear visual status — valid, expiring soon, expired • Group domains by project, client, or environment • Detailed certificate info (issuer, chain, validity dates) • Pull-to-refresh and swipe actions • Webhook notifications for status changes • API access for external integrations • Full Dark Mode support • 100% native iOS — built with SwiftUI NO ACCOUNTS. NO TRACKING. CertWarden doesn't require sign-in or collect personal data. Your domains stay on your device. Period. FREE TIER • Monitor up to 5 certificates — free forever • Full feature access, no limitations PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • Unlimited domains and groups • Webhook notifications with multiple endpoints • API access for advanced integrations • Priority support • Pay once, use forever — no subscriptions WHO IS THIS FOR? • DevOps engineers managing dozens of domains • Freelancers handling multiple client websites • Startup founders who can't afford downtime • Sysadmins tired of manual cert tracking • Anyone with a website and an SSL certificate An expired SSL certificate means lost visitors, SEO penalties, and broken trust. CertWarden makes sure that never happens. One app. All your certs. Zero surprises.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CertWarden at daily against SSL Time's every 3 months. 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
Both are free to download. SSL Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CertWarden sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SSL Time ships an update every 3 months, CertWarden daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SSL Time | CertWarden |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erfan Reed | Ismail Perim |
In-app purchases
SSL Time
- SSL Time - Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- SSL Time - Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
CertWarden
- CertWarden Pro (Lifetime)$4.99









