Comparison

App Designer vs ApiClientSync

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

Head to head
About

App Designer

Features
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Turn your iPhone, iPad or Mac into a powerful Swift development environment. App Designer lets you write, run, preview, organize, and debug Swift code directly on your device — completely offline and without Xcode. Build SwiftUI, UIKit, and RealityKit projects with live code execution, a built-in canvas preview, professional editing tools, Xcode project import/export, and an integrated AI assistant that can work offline or with your own online provider. Write Swift Anywhere Run Swift code instantly and see real-time output while you build. Preview SwiftUI and UIKit interfaces side by side with your code and bring your ideas to life directly on your device. Professional Code Editor Enjoy syntax highlighting with 89 color themes, smart autocomplete for Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit, adjustable font size, line wrap, bracket matching, and automatic bracket insertion. Built-in Debugging Tools Set breakpoints, step through your code, highlight the current execution line, and view inline errors and warnings directly in the editor. SwiftUI, UIKit & RealityKit Create modern SwiftUI interfaces with VStack, HStack, NavigationStack, @State, gestures, animations, and more. Build UIKit views with buttons, labels, Auto Layout, and Core Animation. Explore 3D content with RealityKit, including RealityView, MeshResource, and Entity loading. Xcode Project Import & Export Import existing Xcode projects, continue working on the go, and export them back to Xcode when you're ready to keep building on your Mac. Project & Asset Management Manage your growing app gallery with folders, multiple pages, sorting options, Spotlight-style search, and an “Only Active” filter. Browse resources with a built-in file explorer, import images and files, add custom app icons, personalize your gallery with wallpapers, and duplicate, rename, or delete projects with ease. Learn by Example Start quickly with built-in example projects covering SwiftUI animations, UIKit layouts, file handling, image manipulation, and more. 100% Offline No internet connection required. App Designer gives you the tools to build real Swift apps right from your pocket. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ApiClientSync

A native API client for developers to build, organize, test, and debug HTTP and WebSocket requests. It offers a clean interface for managing projects, environments, and APIs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Highlights
  • Organize requests with collections
  • Powerful request composer for HTTP/WebSocket
  • Advanced response and transcript viewers
  • Per-request and per-collection proxy support
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Export requests as code in 20+ languages
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App Store Description — ApiClientSync ApiClientSync is a fast, fully native API client for developers who want powerful tools without unnecessary complexity. Build, organize, test, and debug HTTP and WebSocket requests in a clean interface designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ORGANIZE REQUESTS WITH COLLECTIONS - Create collections for different projects, environments, or APIs - Add default headers that automatically apply to every request - Use the built-in Cookie Jar to capture, store, and send cookies across requests - Restore your last selected request and response automatically when reopening a collection POWERFUL REQUEST COMPOSER - Support for GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, and OPTIONS - Build HTTP and WebSocket requests in one app - Edit headers and query parameters using YAML, JSON, or key-value rows - Switch formats anytime without losing data - Send JSON, XML, plain text, SPARQL, URL-encoded forms, multipart forms, and raw file bodies - Toggle multipart fields between text and file uploads per row - Import requests directly from curl commands - Export requests as ready-to-use code in 20+ languages including Swift, Python, JavaScript, Go, Rust, and more ADVANCED RESPONSE AND TRANSCRIPT VIEWERS - Adaptive response layout that maximizes workspace automatically - Pretty-print JSON and XML responses - Preview HTML, images, raw text, Base64, and binary hex dumps inline - Inspect response history for previous runs - View detailed request traces and URLSession debug logs - Review WebSocket transcripts and recent session history - Share response bodies as files or copy formatted output instantly NETWORKING, PROXY, AND IMPORT/EXPORT FEATURES - Per-request and per-collection proxy support - HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxy support - Username and password authentication for proxies - Disable SSL verification for testing internal or self-signed APIs - Import and export HAR 1.2 files - Preserve app-specific request backup data alongside standard HAR compatibility ICLOUD AND APPLE PLATFORM FEATURES - Sync collections, requests, and preferences across devices with iCloud - Live Activities support on iPhone for long-running requests - Home Screen widget support for monitoring saved requests - Fully native SwiftUI experience built for Apple platforms - Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with sidebar navigation and system appearance support FREE TO START, PRO TO GO FURTHER Upgrade to API Client Pro for unlimited collections, unlimited requests per collection, and HAR file import. Choose a yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. - Pro Yearly — Unlimited access, billed annually - Pro Lifetime — One-time purchase, yours forever PRIVACY FIRST - No accounts required - No tracking - No ads - Your data stays on your devices and in your iCloud - Just a fast, native API client built for developers Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

App Designer4 screens
ApiClientSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ApiClientSync at Free against App Designer's $2.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

ApiClientSync is free to download; App Designer costs $2.99 up front. App Designer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ApiClientSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Designer ships an update weekly, ApiClientSync every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
App Designer versus ApiClientSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp DesignerApiClientSync
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorbert GriegerMuhammad Muaaz

In-app purchases

3 purchases

App Designer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

ApiClientSync

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • ApiClient Pro — Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is App Designer free?
App Designer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ApiClientSync free?
ApiClientSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do App Designer or ApiClientSync have ads?
Neither App Designer nor ApiClientSync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App Designer or ApiClientSync?
App Designer ships an update weekly, and ApiClientSync every 3 days. Most recently, App Designer was updated on October 9, 2026 and ApiClientSync on October 7, 2026.

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