Comparison

NiHao vs Relay

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

Head to head
About

NiHao

Features
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NiHao is not just another remote connection tool. It's a terminal built for vibe coding -- the state where your tools disappear and only the code remains. Designed for developers who spend their lives in the command line, NiHao brings the experience to your iPhone and iPad with the polish it deserves. Every animation, every color, every font choice exists for one reason: to keep you in the flow. "The best tools are the ones you forget you're using." --- Why NiHao --- • STAY IN THE ZONE - Connect to your servers and start typing. Simple, fast, reliable. No clutter, no distractions. • YOUR SECRETS, SAFE - Credentials stay on your device, protected by iOS. Everything you need, nothing you don't. • PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT - Multiple named connections per server. Your sessions, your names, your flow. • EASY ON THE EYES - Thoughtful colors, clean layout, automatic dark mode for those late-night sessions. • MADE YOUR WAY - Adjust text size, pick a font that sparks joy. Works in English and Chinese. • NO ACCOUNT. NO TRACKING. NO ADS - Just a tool. A good one. --- For the ones who --- • Live in the terminal and want that feeling on the go • Believe great tools should feel great to use • Need a quick connection from anywhere • Think beauty and function belong together --- Note --- You'll need access to your own server to use this app. No sign-up required. No data leaves your device. Happy vibe coding

About

Relay

Features
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Relay is a modern API client and REST client built for iPhone and iPad. Send HTTP requests, inspect responses, and manage API workflows from anywhere. What you can do with Relay: - Send requests with common HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, and more) - Build requests with query parameters, headers, body, and auth - Test Bearer Token, Basic Auth, and API Key configurations - Inspect response body, headers, and request timing details - Validate and format JSON for faster debugging - Import cURL commands to quickly recreate terminal requests - Organize endpoints in collections and folders - Use environments and variables to switch between dev, staging, and production - Re-run requests from history to speed up testing Relay Pro unlocks advanced workflow and organization features for power users. You can start testing APIs immediately, with no account required. If you build, test, or debug APIs, Relay is the HTTP client that fits your iPhone and iPad workflow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NiHao3 screens
Relay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NiHao at none against Relay's 3. NiHao also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Relay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. NiHao asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
NiHao versus Relay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiHaoRelay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerꖇ 邓Cederic Schmid

In-app purchases

None

NiHao

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Relay

Subscriptions2
  • Relay Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Relay Pro Yearly3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Relay Pro Lifetime$17.99

Questions

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

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