Comparison

CertTool vs SSL Checker+

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

Head to head
About

CertTool

Features
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If you want to know a little bit about a X.509 certificate CertTool has you covered. Just select a file in PEM or DER format that contains the certificate and it will show you some details. And if you just want to share the certificate to the app, you can do that as well.

About

SSL Checker+

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SSL Certificate Monitor keeps your websites safe by tracking SSL/TLS certificate expiry dates and alerting you before it's too late. One-time purchase - no subscription, no hidden fees. Whether you manage one website or dozens, this app gives you instant visibility into certificate health directly from your iPhone. ** FEATURES ** REAL-TIME SSL CHECKING Add any domain and instantly see its certificate status, expiry date, issuer, and days remaining. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Get alerted before a certificate expires - 7, 14, 30, or 60 days in advance. You set the threshold. DASHBOARD OVERVIEW See at a glance how many domains are valid, expiring soon, or already expired - all in one screen. CHECK HISTORY Every check is logged with date grouping. Spot patterns and verify exactly when an issue started. BACKGROUND REFRESH The app checks certificates automatically in the background - no manual action needed. DARK MODE Full Light and Dark mode support. ** HOW IT WORKS ** 1. Add a domain (e.g. apple.com) 2. The app checks the SSL certificate instantly 3. See the expiry date, issuer, and validity status 4. Enable push notifications to get alerted before expiry ** WHO IS IT FOR? ** - Freelancers and agencies managing client websites - Developers who run their own servers - Business owners who want peace of mind - Anyone who has had a certificate expire unexpectedly ** PRIVACY ** No account required. No ads. No tracking. No subscription. Your domain list stays on your device. Push notification tokens are used solely to deliver expiry alerts. Stop firefighting expired certificates. One-time purchase. Yours forever.

Screenshots

CertTool1 screens
SSL Checker+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CertTool at Free against SSL Checker+'s $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CertTool is free to download; SSL Checker+ costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CertTool versus SSL Checker+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCertToolSSL Checker+
PriceFree — better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim WilbrinkEmre Keles

In-app purchases

None

CertTool

No in-app purchases

None

SSL Checker+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CertTool free?
CertTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSL Checker+ free?
SSL Checker+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CertTool or SSL Checker+ have ads?
Neither CertTool nor SSL Checker+ shows ads.

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