# WebScope vs SSL Detective Plus

The clearest difference is price: WebScope at Free against SSL Detective Plus's $29.99. WebScope also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). SSL Detective Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

WebScope is free to download; SSL Detective Plus costs $29.99 up front. SSL Detective Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WebScope asks for nothing beyond the download.

WebScope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively.

WebScope ships an update every 14 months, SSL Detective Plus every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebScope | SSL Detective Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $29.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webscope/id989644100/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssl-detective-plus/id1243650327/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Post River Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/325439356) | [Twocanoes Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/521862499) |

## What reviewers say

### WebScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webscope/id989644100)

Inspect and modify HTTP parameters like headers, methods, and content for websites and APIs. Useful for debugging web applications, mobile apps, and APIs, or for educational exploration.

**Highlights:** Inspect HTTP parameters, Manipulate HTTP headers, Analyze methods and protocol, Track redirects, Examine content, Debug web and mobile APIs

**In-app purchases:** none


### SSL Detective Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssl-detective-plus/id1243650327)

Investigate and verify SSL/TLS certificate chains with ease. This tool helps troubleshoot connection issues by displaying full certificate details and chains, which can then be emailed for further review.

**Highlights:** Investigate SSL/TLS certificates, Verify certificate chains, Easy-to-browse format, Email certificate chains, Troubleshoot connection issues, View full certificate details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSL Detective | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebScope free?

WebScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SSL Detective Plus free?

SSL Detective Plus costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WebScope or SSL Detective Plus?

WebScope is rated higher. WebScope averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SSL Detective Plus averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do WebScope or SSL Detective Plus have ads?

Neither WebScope nor SSL Detective Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WebScope or SSL Detective Plus?

WebScope ships an update every 14 months, and SSL Detective Plus every 9 months. Most recently, WebScope was updated on September 14, 2026 and SSL Detective Plus on July 16, 2026.

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