Comparison

ConnectKit vs REST API Client

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

Head to head
About

ConnectKit

Access the App Store Connect API directly from your iOS and macOS devices. Securely manage API keys and generate authentication tokens for custom workflows. Automate tasks like fetching sales reports and app status.

Highlights
  • App Store Connect API access
  • Secure API key storage
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • JSON Web Token (JWT) generation
  • Premium actions for common tasks
  • Example Shortcuts included
Features
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ConnectKit is the best way to access the App Store Connect API with Shortcuts! --- ConnectKit securely stores the App Store Connect API Key and syncs it over iCloud to your other devices.  A Shortcut action to create a JSON Web Token (JWT) for authorization in HTTP requests is included for everyone! It can be used with the "Get Contents of URL" action to make requests to the App Store Connect API. But... ConnectKit comes with premium actions to make your Shortcuts even easier to use! - Make Request - Get Finance Reports - Get Sales Reports - Get Apps And more are coming! --- These can be used to create Shortcuts that: - Get total app count - Get app review status - Get total number of TestFlight users The possibilities are endless! --- ConnectKit also comes with example Shortcuts that you can easily download and modify to work for you!

About

REST API Client

This tool allows users to send and analyze API requests with customizable parameters, authorization, and body content. It offers robust search and filtering capabilities for managing saved requests, optimized for iPadOS with keyboard support.

Highlights
  • Send and analyze API requests
  • Customize query parameters, authorization, and headers
  • Support for four body types
  • Search and filter requests
  • Create, save, update, and delete requests
  • Optimized for iPadOS with keyboard support
Features
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Send and analyze requests with detailed response headers and results. Add query parameters, authorization tokens, headers, or body content to tailor every request. Choose from four flexible body types: none, form-data, form-urlencoded, or raw. Search and filter requests by name, URL, HTTP method, or modified date, and organize them by month or year. Create, save, update, or delete requests seamlessly within the REST API Client. Fully optimized for iPadOS, with support for Smart/Magic Keyboard and time-saving keyboard shortcuts.

Screenshots

ConnectKit4 screens
REST API Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ConnectKit at 5.0 against REST API Client's 4.3. ConnectKit also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ConnectKit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and REST API Client 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

ConnectKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ConnectKit ships an update monthly, REST API Client every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ConnectKit versus REST API Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectKitREST API Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh HoltzTevon Wallace

Customer experience

ConnectKit

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

REST API Client

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ConnectKit

One-time3
  • Small Support$1.99
  • Medium Support$3.99
  • Large Support$5.99
1 purchases

REST API Client

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is ConnectKit free?
ConnectKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is REST API Client free?
REST API Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ConnectKit or REST API Client?
ConnectKit is rated higher. ConnectKit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while REST API Client averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do ConnectKit or REST API Client have ads?
REST API Client shows ads; ConnectKit does not.
Which is updated more often, ConnectKit or REST API Client?
ConnectKit ships an update monthly, and REST API Client every 3 weeks. Most recently, ConnectKit was updated on September 17, 2026 and REST API Client on September 21, 2026.

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