Comparison

MouseBait 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

MouseBait

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
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MouseBait is a simple tool to simulate mouse movement, avoiding screensavers / lockscreens that are triggered by inactivity. Uses: - Working with dual machines (one reference, one development) - Long work calls requiring reference to screen - Online voice / video training with no user input - Long data-crunching operations that requires active screen - Constant availability for remote workers and telecommuters. **Logitech Mice with Darkfield technology (invisible laser) do not work* Features: - Adjustable deactivation stable timer / system / always on - Adjustable control surface parameters (gap, size, speed, movement, orientation) - Adjustable backlight (restores original on exit) - Compatibility with most iOS devices - Totally free (no iAP, no ads)

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

MouseBait3 screens
API Bot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: API Bot at 100% against MouseBait's 53%. API Bot also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). MouseBait's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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. API Bot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MouseBait asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

API Bot holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of MouseBait's written reviews are positive against 100% of API Bot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MouseBait ships an update every 5 months, API Bot every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MouseBait versus API Bot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMouseBaitAPI Bot
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (19 ratings)4.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnyi TanRabin Apps LLC

Customer experience

MouseBait

All ratings19 ratings
Positive10.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.5%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%

API Bot

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

In-app purchases

None

MouseBait

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

API Bot

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is MouseBait free?
MouseBait is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is API Bot free?
API Bot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MouseBait or API Bot?
API Bot is rated higher. MouseBait averages 1.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while API Bot averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.
Do MouseBait or API Bot have ads?
API Bot shows ads; MouseBait does not.
Which is updated more often, MouseBait or API Bot?
MouseBait ships an update every 5 months, and API Bot every 4 weeks. Most recently, MouseBait was updated on August 31, 2026 and API Bot on September 11, 2026.

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