Comparison

SMTP Tester Pro vs MailCheck

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

Head to head
About

SMTP Tester Pro

This application helps developers and IT professionals test and debug SMTP connections. It offers an intuitive interface for configuring servers, composing emails, and analyzing detailed transaction logs. Predefined templates for popular services and custom template management simplify setup and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • SMTP server configuration
  • Support for various authentication methods
  • Multiple TLS modes
  • Customizable timeout settings
  • Email composition with CC/BCC
  • Template management
  • Detailed SMTP transaction logs
Features
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Test any SMTP server from your iPhone or iPad. Enter the server, pick the encryption and login method, send a real test email, and see the complete SMTP conversation in a color-coded transaction log. SMTP Tester Pro is built for IT admins, developers and email administrators who need to know why mail isn't going out. Connection and security: - TLS modes: Require STARTTLS (port 587), Require TLS (SSL/TLS, port 465), Normal and Ignore TLS - Login methods: LOGIN, PLAIN, CRAM-MD5 and XOAUTH2, or no login for relays and test servers - Self-signed certificates and custom OpenSSL cipher suites - Adjustable timeout Real test emails: - To, CC and BCC with comma-separated addresses - HTML body with a built-in template and a plain-text fallback - File attachments from the Files app - Custom headers such as Reply-To or X-Priority Transaction log: - Every command and server reply, color-coded, with a color legend - Successful and failed sends are saved in the log, grouped by day - Search a log, show or hide timestamps, copy or share it - Clear error messages with the server's own reply and troubleshooting tips Templates: - Server settings for Microsoft 365, Gmail, Outlook.com, iCloud Mail, Yahoo Mail, AOL Mail, Zoho Mail, GMX Mail, Yandex Mail and Mail.com - Save your own servers as templates, stored encrypted on your device - Password-protected backup and restore of your templates Privacy and appearance: - Face ID lock and password visibility settings - Passwords and access tokens are never written to the log - Light, Dark and System appearance, adjustable log font size and colors - Works on iPhone and iPad

About

MailCheck

Diagnose SMTP connectivity issues and verify email server configurations. View real-time server logs, test SSL/TLS settings, and authenticate credentials instantly. Ideal for system administrators and developers troubleshooting email delivery problems.

Highlights
  • Real-time SMTP testing
  • View raw server logs
  • Smart port configuration
  • Verify SSL/TLS
  • Test authentication
Features
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MailCheck is the ultimate SMTP diagnostic tool designed for system administrators, developers, and IT professionals. Stop guessing why your emails aren't sending. MailCheck gives you a direct look into the server conversation, helping you debug connectivity issues, verify SSL/TLS configurations, and test authentication credentials in seconds. KEY FEATURES: โ€ข Real-time SMTP Testing: Connect to any SMTP server (Gmail, Outlook, Office365, or custom servers) and verify connectivity instantly. โ€ข Raw Server Logs: View the full verbose transcript of the client-server handshake. See exactly where the error occurs (e.g., 535 Authentication Failed, Timeout, or Certificate errors). โ€ข Smart Port Configuration: Automatically toggles between SSL/TLS (465), STARTTLS (587), and Plain Text (25) based on your port selection. โ€ข Security First: Verify if your server supports modern encryption standards. โ€ข Privacy Focused: Passwords are NOT stored. All credentials are held in volatile memory (RAM) only during the session and are wiped immediately upon app termination. PERFECT FOR: - Testing new mail server setups. - Debugging firewall or port blocking issues. - Verifying "App Passwords" for third-party services. - IT Admins troubleshooting client email configurations. MailCheck is ad-free, lightweight, and built for speed. [Note: This app is a diagnostic client and does not provide an email inbox service.]

Screenshots

SMTP Tester Pro4 screens
MailCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MailCheck at 100% against SMTP Tester Pro's 75%. MailCheck also leads on price ($2.99 vs $3.99). SMTP Tester Pro's advantage is chart position (#31 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

SMTP Tester Pro costs $3.99 and MailCheck $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 6 level
SMTP Tester Pro versus MailCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMTP Tester ProMailCheck
Price$3.99$2.99 โ€” better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#31 โ€” betterโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDorian Borovinaๅ€ฉ ็ฝ—

Customer experience

SMTP Tester Pro

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

MailCheck

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SMTP Tester Pro

No in-app purchases

None

MailCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMTP Tester Pro free?
SMTP Tester Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MailCheck free?
MailCheck costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMTP Tester Pro or MailCheck have ads?
Neither SMTP Tester Pro nor MailCheck shows ads.

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