Comparison

SMTP Tester Pro vs SSL Checker

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

SSL Checker

Features
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SSL Checker is a lightweight monitoring tool designed for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and hosting professionals. Track SSL certificate expiration dates across multiple domains in one place. Instantly see expiry status, certificate issuer, validity period, and receive scheduled alerts before certificates expire. Built for reliability and simplicity: โ€ข Monitor multiple domains โ€ข Detect expired and untrusted certificates โ€ข Schedule advance expiration alerts โ€ข Clean, focused interface โ€” no unnecessary clutter Stay ahead of certificate expiration and prevent unexpected downtime.

Screenshots

SMTP Tester Pro4 screens
SSL Checker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SSL Checker at Free against SMTP Tester Pro's $3.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

SSL Checker is free to download; SMTP Tester Pro costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
SMTP Tester Pro versus SSL Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMTP Tester ProSSL Checker
Price$3.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.615.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDorian BorovinaTue Nguyen Minh

In-app purchases

None

SMTP Tester Pro

No in-app purchases

None

SSL Checker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMTP Tester Pro free?
SMTP Tester Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSL Checker free?
SSL Checker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMTP Tester Pro or SSL Checker have ads?
Neither SMTP Tester Pro nor SSL Checker shows ads.

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