Comparison

Visual File Editor vs ApiClient

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

Head to head
About

Visual File Editor

Edit various file types, including source code and PDFs, with advanced search and import/export capabilities. Optimized for iPadOS with keyboard support to enhance productivity.

Highlights
  • Source code editing
  • PDF viewing and editing
  • Advanced search by name, type, date
  • Import/export via Share Sheet
  • Create new files
  • iPadOS optimization
  • Keyboard shortcuts
Features
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Effortlessly edit files using either App Processing or Regular Expressions to suit your needs. Take advantage of Advanced Search to find files by name, type, added date, or modified date. View and edit source code in a variety of file types with ease. Open and explore PDF content directly within the app. Search within documents to quickly find exactly what you’re looking for. Import files easily using the Visual File Editor or the Share Sheet from iOS or iPadOS, even from external locations. Create new files and start editing right away within the app. Share your modified files directly to external locations with just a few taps. Optimized for iPadOS, with full support for Smart/Magic Keyboard and fast keyboard shortcuts to boost your productivity.

About

ApiClient

Test and manage REST APIs directly from your phone. Import, edit, and export Postman collections, send Firebase notifications, and format JSON requests on the go. Save API requests and responses for easy access and sharing.

Highlights
  • Create HTTP/HTTPS requests
  • Import/export Postman collections
  • Send Firebase notifications
  • Format JSON requests
  • Save and share API requests/responses
  • Manage API history
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ApiClient is a mobile developer client to test, debug, and manage REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs anytime, anywhere directly on your iOS device. No need to open your laptop just to test an API endpoint, inspect SSE event streams, test FCM push notifications, or generate code snippets. ApiClient gives you desktop-grade API testing power on mobile. KEY FEATURES 1. Multi-Protocol API Testing • REST Client: Support for GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, and OPTIONS. • GraphQL Suite: Dedicated Query and Variables editor with syntax formatting and error handling. • Real-Time WebSockets: Connect to ws:// and wss:// endpoints with live frame logging, custom headers, and message composer. • Live SSE Streaming: Inspect Server-Sent Events in real-time for AI and LLM streaming APIs. 2. Postman & OpenAPI Compatibility • Postman Collections: Support for Postman Collection v1, v2.0, and v2.1 with multi-level nested folders. • OpenAPI / Swagger: Import OpenAPI 2.0 and 3.0 specifications in both JSON and YAML. • 1-Click cURL: Instant cURL import from clipboard and export to cURL. 3. 9-Language Code Generator Convert API requests into clean, ready-to-run code snippets: • Python (requests) • JavaScript (fetch) • Kotlin (OkHttp) • Swift (URLSession) • Dart / Flutter (http) • Go (net/http) • PHP (cURL) • Java (OkHttp) • cURL command 4. Push Notification Tester (FCM HTTP v1) • FCM HTTP v1 support with on-device OAuth2 token generation. • Import Service Account JSON securely or use Bearer tokens. • Custom notification payloads and topic messaging. 5. Session Cookie Manager & Variables • Automatic Cookie Jar captures response Set-Cookie headers. • Domain-grouped cookie inspector with add, edit, and clear capabilities. • Dynamic Variables: Use {{variable}} substitution across URLs, headers, and request bodies. 6. Developer Power Tools • AI Response Diagnostics: Instant offline root-cause troubleshooting for HTTP errors. • JSON Formatter: Beautify and minify JSON with syntax highlighting. • Crypto Suite: Base64 and AES 128/256 Encryption and Decryption utilities. • History & Collections: Auto-saves request history with search, export, and quick replay. 7. Modern UI & Dark Theme • Full Dark and Light theme parity with automatic system theme synchronization. • Clean, responsive interface optimized for all screen sizes. 8. 100% Private & Local-First Your API keys, tokens, requests, and cookies stay strictly on your device. Zero cloud sync, zero telemetry, and zero middleman servers.

Screenshots

Visual File Editor4 screens
ApiClient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Visual File Editor at 4.5 against ApiClient's 1.0. Visual File Editor also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 1). ApiClient's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Visual File Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ApiClient sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual File Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual File Editor has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Visual File Editor's written reviews are positive against 100% of ApiClient's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual File Editor ships an update every 4 weeks, ApiClient every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Visual File Editor versus ApiClient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual File EditorApiClient
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (25 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTevon WallaceAjaykumar Valand

Customer experience

Visual File Editor

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

ApiClient

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Visual File Editor

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

ApiClient

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Visual File Editor free?
Visual File Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ApiClient free?
ApiClient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visual File Editor or ApiClient?
Visual File Editor is rated higher. Visual File Editor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while ApiClient averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Visual File Editor or ApiClient have ads?
Both Visual File Editor and ApiClient show ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual File Editor or ApiClient?
Visual File Editor ships an update every 4 weeks, and ApiClient every 3 months. Most recently, Visual File Editor was updated on October 8, 2026 and ApiClient on October 11, 2026.

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