Comparison

SSL Checker vs CertWarden

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

Head to head
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: • Monitor multiple domains • Detect expired and untrusted certificates • Schedule advance expiration alerts • Clean, focused interface — no unnecessary clutter Stay ahead of certificate expiration and prevent unexpected downtime.

About

CertWarden

Features
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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.

Screenshots

SSL Checker3 screens
CertWarden4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SSL Checker at none against CertWarden's 1. SSL Checker also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CertWarden sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SSL Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SSL Checker versus CertWarden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSL CheckerCertWarden
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTue Nguyen MinhIsmail Perim

In-app purchases

None

SSL Checker

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CertWarden

One-time1
  • CertWarden Pro (Lifetime)$4.99

Questions

Is SSL Checker free?
SSL Checker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CertWarden free?
CertWarden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSL Checker or CertWarden have ads?
Neither SSL Checker nor CertWarden shows ads.

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