DNS Time vs CertScope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DNS Time
This app helps you monitor domain expiration dates and receive timely renewal alerts. It provides visual status indicators, detailed DNS and WHOIS records, and host performance checks. Customize notifications and enjoy dark mode support for a personalized experience.
- Domain expiration monitoring
- Timely renewal notifications
- Visual status indicators
- DNS & WHOIS record viewing
- Host performance monitoring
- Customizable notification settings
- Dark mode support
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Never miss a domain renewal again with DNS Time – your trusted companion for monitoring domain names on iOS and iPad. Features: - Domain Monitoring: Keep track of domain expiration dates for your websites and digital assets. - Timely Notifications: Receive alerts 3 months, 2 months, 1 month, 14, 7, 3, and 1 day before domain expiration date. All notifications delivered after 9:00 AM local time. - Visual Status Indicators: ( Green: Domain is valid, Orange: Expiration is approaching, Red: Domain has expired) - Host Performance Monitoring: Active ICMP or HTTP ping checks while the app is open. - Customizable ping thresholds and frequency in settings - Detailed DNS & WHOIS Records: View comprehensive details with a simple tap. - Flexible Notification Settings: Enable or disable notifications for individual domains. - 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/dnstime/privacy
CertScope
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CertScope at none against DNS Time's 2. DNS Time's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. DNS Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CertScope asks for nothing beyond the download.
DNS Time ships an update every 3 months, CertScope every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DNS Time | CertScope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erfan Reed | Automata Solutions Ltd. |
In-app purchases
DNS Time
- DNS Time - Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- DNS Time - Yearly$9.991 Year
CertScope
No in-app purchases
