Comparison

Rubyist vs SimpleRequests

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

Head to head
About

Rubyist

Execute and automate Ruby scripts directly on your iPhone and iPad. This app utilizes the MRuby VM to run code, integrate with Shortcuts and Siri, and offers a robust editor with syntax highlighting and autocomplete.

Highlights
  • Run Ruby code on device
  • Editor with syntax highlighting
  • Code autocomplete
  • Shortcuts app integration
  • Siri command creation
  • Native alerts and inputs
  • HTTP requests
  • Clipboard access
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Rubyist allows you to run Ruby code on your iPhone and iPad using the MRuby VM. Run code directly in the app or via the Shortcuts app or Siri commands. Features: - Run Ruby code directly on your device - Built-in documentation viewer - Editor with ruby syntax highlighting - Code Autocomplete - Run Ruby directly in Shortcuts - Build your own Siri commands in Ruby. - Display native alerts and inputs using exclusive APIs - Make http requests from your code. - Write and read your clipboard from code

About

SimpleRequests

Features
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A fast, clean HTTP client for modern API testing Build, send, and inspect HTTP requests with ease. Whether you're debugging an endpoint, testing authentication, or exploring APIs, this app gives you everything you need without unnecessary complexity. Designed with a clean, focused interface, it lets you move quickly and stay in control. FEATURES - All HTTP methods GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE - Flexible body encoding Send requests as JSON or URL-encoded - Custom headers Add and manage headers with full control - Authentication support Bearer tokens, Basic auth, and API keys - Pretty response viewer Inspect responses with clean, readable JSON - Request history Save and revisit past requests - Repeat requests Re-run successful requests with configurable delays BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Perfect for debugging APIs, testing endpoints, and experimenting with headers, auth, and parameters on the go. Simple. Fast. Reliable.

Screenshots

Rubyist4 screens
SimpleRequests4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SimpleRequests at 5.0 against Rubyist's 4.6. Rubyist's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Rubyist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SimpleRequests 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

SimpleRequests holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubyist has 96 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubyist ships an update every 3 weeks, SimpleRequests every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rubyist versus SimpleRequests: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubyistSimpleRequests
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (96 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYMarcin Denisiewicz

Customer experience

Rubyist

All ratings93 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative10.0%

SimpleRequests

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rubyist

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
1 purchases

SimpleRequests

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is Rubyist free?
Rubyist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleRequests free?
SimpleRequests is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rubyist or SimpleRequests?
SimpleRequests is rated higher. Rubyist averages 4.6 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while SimpleRequests averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rubyist or SimpleRequests have ads?
Neither Rubyist nor SimpleRequests shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rubyist or SimpleRequests?
Rubyist ships an update every 3 weeks, and SimpleRequests every 4 months. Most recently, Rubyist was updated on October 25, 2026 and SimpleRequests on October 24, 2026.

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