HTTP Fish vs RequestLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HTTP Fish
This application allows developers to test APIs by sending various HTTP requests. It provides detailed insights into request performance and stores requests for easy access and review. Users can view formatted responses and maintain a history of all sent requests.
- Send any HTTP request type
- Detailed request performance metrics
- Organize requests into collections
- View formatted API responses
- Save request history
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HTTP Fish is a HTTP client that lets you test APIs. Features: - Send any type of request - View detailed request time, size, SSL and other information - Store your requests in different collections - View formatted responses - Save all histories of request
RequestLab
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RequestLab is a simple, free, multi-platform tool designed for HTTP API development, debugging, and testing. Run and test your various HTTP requests against your endpoints and check the results. It is intended as a native alternative to programs like Postman, Thunder Client, Bruno, etc. for Apple devices. You can run RequestLab on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro while enjoying the same functionality. Additionally, you have the convenience of sharing your requests between these devices using the import/export functionality. - Create and edit HTTP requests: GET, POST, HEAD, OPTIONS, DELETE, PUT, TRACE, CONNECT, PATCH - Supported authentication methods: Basic, Bearer - Import/Export from and to JSON format for sharing your request - No user tracking, no subscription, no login required. What happens on your device stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HTTP Fish at 11.0 against RequestLab's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HTTP Fish ships an update every 2 weeks, RequestLab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HTTP Fish | RequestLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MESS LAB LTD | Martin Albrecht |
In-app purchases
HTTP Fish
No in-app purchases
RequestLab
No in-app purchases
