Comparison

ConnectKit vs APIOrbit

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

APIOrbit

This native client allows developers to send and test REST and GraphQL requests on iPhone and iPad. It features an AI assistant for generating code, documentation, and mock data, along with robust debugging and media preview capabilities.

Highlights
  • AI-powered code generation
  • REST and GraphQL request testing
  • JSON viewer and search
  • API documentation generation
  • Postman collection import
  • Offline support
  • Media preview
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A fast, native REST & GraphQL client with AI assistant, built for iPhone and iPad. APIOrbit helps you send requests, debug responses, test endpoints, and generate documentation — all with AI. Import your Postman collections, explore data in a powerful JSON viewer, and keep everything in sync with iCloud. Unlike browser-based tools, APIOrbit is built entirely native. It handles large responses seamlessly, lets you preview images, PDFs, video, audio, and live streams right inside the app, and works offline with your synced collections. KEY FEATURES REST & GraphQL Send any HTTP method. Configure headers, query params, authentication, and all body types — JSON, form URL-encoded, multipart with file attachments, and binary. Full GraphQL support with query editor and variables. AI Assistant Generate data models in 9 languages — Swift, TypeScript, Kotlin, Java, Python, C#, Go, Rust, and Dart. Customize generation settings per language. Create mock request bodies, API documentation, and response summaries. JSON Tree & Search Explore complex responses in a structured, searchable tree. Find any key or value instantly. Filter with JSONPath expressions. Copy any node or value with a tap. API TESTING Turn any request into a test. Attach expectations — status code, response time, headers, JSON values via JSONPath, or body contents — and APIOrbit checks them automatically after every run. JSON bodies are compared structurally (key order is ignored), with content-type-aware matching for XML, HTML, and text. Get an instant pass/fail badge on each response and a dedicated Tests tab with full expected-vs-actual details, or run every request in a collection at once for a complete pass/fail summary. Import Collections Import from Postman (v2.0/v2.1), OpenAPI 3.x, Swagger 2.0, and cURL. Switch from Postman in seconds — your docs come along too. Media Preview View images, PDFs with page navigation, video, audio, and HLS streams directly in the app. No export needed. Debugging & Metrics Monitor DNS lookup, TLS handshake, request and response timing, content size, SSL details, and network protocol. See per-step metrics for every redirect in a chain. iCloud Sync Collections sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro automatically. Collection Variables Define reusable variables for URLs, headers, auth fields, and body — applied at execution time. Authentication Basic Auth, Bearer Token, and API Key — with header or query placement. Accessibility Full VoiceOver support across the entire app. Dynamic Type. Dark mode. Get started today — build, test, and debug with APIOrbit. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ConnectKit4 screens
APIOrbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: APIOrbit at every 9 days against ConnectKit's monthly. ConnectKit's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. ConnectKit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and APIOrbit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ConnectKit ships an update monthly, APIOrbit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ConnectKit versus APIOrbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectKitAPIOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh HoltzStanislav Makushov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ConnectKit

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

APIOrbit

Subscriptions2
  • API Orbit Premium - Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • API Orbit Premium - Annually1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • API Orbit Premium - Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is ConnectKit free?
ConnectKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is APIOrbit free?
APIOrbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ConnectKit or APIOrbit have ads?
Neither ConnectKit nor APIOrbit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ConnectKit or APIOrbit?
ConnectKit ships an update monthly, and APIOrbit every 9 days. Most recently, ConnectKit was updated on October 21, 2026 and APIOrbit on October 14, 2026.

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