Comparison

Blue Van Clef for TV vs Tester

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

Head to head
About

Blue Van Clef for TV

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Once connected to a device, you can do a "drill-down" discovery of the device's services, characteristics, and descriptors. The app is designed to respect Accessibility (VoiceOver and Increased Contrast), as well as Dark Mode. This is a 100% open-source app, with the code licensed as MIT. It uses the BlueThoth Framework (A Bluetooth SDK), which is also 100% open-source. The source repo for the app is: https://github.com/RiftValleySoftware/BlueVanClef The source repo for the BlueThoth Framework is: https://github.com/RiftValleySoftware/RVS_BlueThoth This is a page with some basic instructions for the app: https://riftvalleysoftware.com/bluevanclef#tv

About

Tester

This app empowers developers to handle various API tasks on the go. It supports numerous protocols and request types, offering advanced features for GraphQL and WebSocket testing. Seamlessly manage requests, import collections, and even send API calls from your Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Supports REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, SOAP, XML, HTTP/S
  • Comprehensive GraphQL editor
  • WebSocket testing tool
  • Flexible API call data encoding
  • Adjustable request settings (TLS, redirects, timeouts)
  • Import requests/collections (curl, Swagger, OpenAPI)
  • Apple Watch app for API requests
Features
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The first mobile app to handle any developer task on the go. Main features: - REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, SOAP, JSON RPC, XML, HTTP, HTTPS, etc. - All types of HTTP requests: GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS, COPY, LINK, UNLINK, PURGE, LOCK, UNLOCK, PROPFIND, VIEW. - Powerful GraphQL editor with full-scale experience: body editor with Queries, Mutations, Subscriptions and syntax support; variables editor; documentation explorer; request settings and metadata. - WebSocket testing tool. Handles connection and message exchange via WS or WSS. - API calls with any kind of request data encoding and transfer type (query params, URLEncoded params, FormData, raw data, send files from device storage, cloud, remote server). - Settings. TLS can be skipped, redirects can be disabled, timeouts are adjustable. Weak SSL verification can be enabled and replaced with self-signed certificate. - Import request or collection by curl, link or file from your device. And naturally, there is any type of collection for you: Swagger, OpenAPI, Postman, YAML. - Need to share request in seconds? Deep link and cURL command supported. - Apple Watch app. Allows to send API requests directly from your wrist. - Integrations: Shortcuts, Widgets. Additional little things: - Autocomplete for most common headers keys. - Syntax highlighting; Auto formatting. - Optimized for viewing on any device screen. - Cookies. Collect, edit, create. - Request metrics. Measure request duration, response size, status code changing. - History of all request calls. - Request authorisation. Basic Auth with password and username. OAuth with header or query access token. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tester.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Tester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blue Van Clef for TV at none against Tester's 7. Blue Van Clef for TV also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.7). Tester's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On price and ads 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. Tester sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Blue Van Clef for TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blue Van Clef for TV ships an update every 4 months, Tester every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on March 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Blue Van Clef for TV versus Tester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue Van Clef for TVTester
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (595 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—89.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—595 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#153 — better
DevicesApple TViPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.7
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRift Valley Software, Inc.FJEDI

Bugs and requests

Blue Van Clef for TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tester

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Deleting all saved requests after updates
  • App launching to a black screen
  • Shortcuts integration not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for environment variables
  • Implement folders/collections management
  • Allow exporting/importing data as JSON
  • Provide more Shortcuts actions
  • Add ability to change app icon

In-app purchases

None

Blue Van Clef for TV

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Tester

Subscriptions6
  • Tester Go Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Tester Go Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Tester Plus Monthly$7.991 Month
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  • Tester Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Tester Plus Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Tester Pro Yearly$200.001 Year
One-time1
  • Tester Plus Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Blue Van Clef for TV free?
Blue Van Clef for TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tester free?
Tester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blue Van Clef for TV or Tester have ads?
Neither Blue Van Clef for TV nor Tester shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blue Van Clef for TV or Tester?
Blue Van Clef for TV ships an update every 4 months, and Tester every 2 days. Most recently, Blue Van Clef for TV was updated on March 21, 2026 and Tester on October 30, 2026.

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