Comparison

ConnectKit vs API Bot

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

API Bot

This tool empowers mobile developers to build and test APIs directly on their devices. It leverages on-device machine learning to analyze API results and identify patterns, while also allowing for the creation and management of various request types and data formats.

Highlights
  • On-device machine learning for API result analysis
  • Build GET, POST, PUT, DELETE requests
  • Manage headers and data
  • Create and edit JSON/XML files
  • Organize requests into groups
  • Share requests with teams
Features
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API Bot is a supercharged API development tool for your phone. It now uses machine learning right on your device to help you build better APIs. What this means for you: ∙ Analyze API results: Use machine learning to find patterns, trends, and potential problems in your API responses, all on your phone. ∙ Build any request: Create requests of all types (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and manage headers, data, and more with ease. ∙ Mobile development on the go: Build and test APIs from anywhere, right on your phone. ∙ Stay organized: Save your requests in groups and share them with your team. ∙ Work with data: Create and edit JSON and XML files to test responses or mock data for your endpoints. API Bot combines the power of machine learning with a mobile-friendly experience to help you build strong APIs faster.

Screenshots

ConnectKit4 screens
API Bot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ConnectKit at none against API Bot's shown. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 API Bot 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ConnectKit against 4.9 for API Bot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 17 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ConnectKit ships an update monthly, API Bot every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ConnectKit versus API Bot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectKitAPI Bot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.9 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings817 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh HoltzRabin Apps LLC

Customer experience

ConnectKit

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

API Bot

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ConnectKit

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

API Bot

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is ConnectKit free?
ConnectKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is API Bot free?
API Bot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ConnectKit or API Bot?
ConnectKit is rated higher. ConnectKit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while API Bot averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.
Do ConnectKit or API Bot have ads?
API Bot shows ads; ConnectKit does not.
Which is updated more often, ConnectKit or API Bot?
ConnectKit ships an update monthly, and API Bot every 4 weeks. Most recently, ConnectKit was updated on September 17, 2026 and API Bot on September 11, 2026.

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