# MouseBait vs REST API Client

The clearest difference is rating: REST API Client at 4.3 against MouseBait's 1.5. REST API Client also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). MouseBait's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. REST API Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MouseBait asks for nothing beyond the download.

REST API Client holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 6 respectively.

MouseBait ships an update every 5 months, REST API Client every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MouseBait | REST API Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mousebait/id1573514266/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-api-client/id1583154375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enyi Tan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275560087) | [Tevon Wallace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1427833594) |

## What reviewers say

### MouseBait

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mousebait/id1573514266)

This tool simulates mouse movement to prevent your screen from locking due to inactivity. It's useful for long work calls, data processing, or when you need your screen to stay active for remote work. The app offers adjustable settings for movement and timers, and is completely free to use.

**Highlights:** Simulates mouse movement, Prevents screensaver/lockscreen activation, Adjustable timer settings, Customizable control surface parameters, Adjustable backlight, Compatible with most iOS devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### REST API Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-api-client/id1583154375)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MouseBait free?

MouseBait is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is REST API Client free?

REST API Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MouseBait or REST API Client?

REST API Client is rated higher. MouseBait averages 1.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while REST API Client averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do MouseBait or REST API Client have ads?

REST API Client shows ads; MouseBait does not.

### Which is updated more often, MouseBait or REST API Client?

MouseBait ships an update every 5 months, and REST API Client every 3 weeks. Most recently, MouseBait was updated on August 31, 2026 and REST API Client on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*