Comparison

Tester vs ApiClient

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

Head to head
About

Tester

This app empowers developers to manage a wide range of API tasks on the go. It supports various protocols, request types, and offers a powerful GraphQL editor. Features include WebSocket testing, flexible data encoding, and import options for common API collection formats.

Highlights
  • Supports REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, SOAP, XML, HTTP/S
  • Handles all HTTP request methods
  • Advanced GraphQL editor with documentation explorer
  • WebSocket connection and message testing
  • Flexible API call data encoding and transfer
  • Import requests from cURL, links, or files (Swagger, OpenAPI, Postman)
  • Apple Watch app for sending API requests
Features
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The first mobile app to handle any developer task on the go. Main features: - REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, SOAP, JSON RPC, XML, HTTP, HTTPS, etc. - All types of HTTP requests: GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS, COPY, LINK, UNLINK, PURGE, LOCK, UNLOCK, PROPFIND, VIEW. - Powerful GraphQL editor with full-scale experience: body editor with Queries, Mutations, Subscriptions and syntax support; variables editor; documentation explorer; request settings and metadata. - WebSocket testing tool. Handles connection and message exchange via WS or WSS. - API calls with any kind of request data encoding and transfer type (query params, URLEncoded params, FormData, raw data, send files from device storage, cloud, remote server). - Settings. TLS can be skipped, redirects can be disabled, timeouts are adjustable. Weak SSL verification can be enabled and replaced with self-signed certificate. - Import request or collection by curl, link or file from your device. And naturally, there is any type of collection for you: Swagger, OpenAPI, Postman, YAML. - Need to share request in seconds? Deep link and cURL command supported. - Apple Watch app. Allows to send API requests directly from your wrist. - Integrations: Shortcuts, Widgets. Additional little things: - Autocomplete for most common headers keys. - Syntax highlighting; Auto formatting. - Optimized for viewing on any device screen. - Cookies. Collect, edit, create. - Request metrics. Measure request duration, response size, status code changing. - History of all request calls. - Request authorisation. Basic Auth with password and username. OAuth with header or query access token. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tester.io/privacy-policy

About

ApiClient

Test and manage REST APIs directly from your phone. Import, edit, and export Postman collections, send Firebase notifications, and format JSON requests on the go. Save API requests and responses for easy access and sharing.

Highlights
  • Create HTTP/HTTPS requests
  • Import/export Postman collections
  • Send Firebase notifications
  • Format JSON requests
  • Save and share API requests/responses
  • Manage API history
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ApiClient is a mobile developer client to test, debug, and manage REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs anytime, anywhere directly on your iOS device. No need to open your laptop just to test an API endpoint, inspect SSE event streams, test FCM push notifications, or generate code snippets. ApiClient gives you desktop-grade API testing power on mobile. KEY FEATURES 1. Multi-Protocol API Testing • REST Client: Support for GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, and OPTIONS. • GraphQL Suite: Dedicated Query and Variables editor with syntax formatting and error handling. • Real-Time WebSockets: Connect to ws:// and wss:// endpoints with live frame logging, custom headers, and message composer. • Live SSE Streaming: Inspect Server-Sent Events in real-time for AI and LLM streaming APIs. 2. Postman & OpenAPI Compatibility • Postman Collections: Support for Postman Collection v1, v2.0, and v2.1 with multi-level nested folders. • OpenAPI / Swagger: Import OpenAPI 2.0 and 3.0 specifications in both JSON and YAML. • 1-Click cURL: Instant cURL import from clipboard and export to cURL. 3. 9-Language Code Generator Convert API requests into clean, ready-to-run code snippets: • Python (requests) • JavaScript (fetch) • Kotlin (OkHttp) • Swift (URLSession) • Dart / Flutter (http) • Go (net/http) • PHP (cURL) • Java (OkHttp) • cURL command 4. Push Notification Tester (FCM HTTP v1) • FCM HTTP v1 support with on-device OAuth2 token generation. • Import Service Account JSON securely or use Bearer tokens. • Custom notification payloads and topic messaging. 5. Session Cookie Manager & Variables • Automatic Cookie Jar captures response Set-Cookie headers. • Domain-grouped cookie inspector with add, edit, and clear capabilities. • Dynamic Variables: Use {{variable}} substitution across URLs, headers, and request bodies. 6. Developer Power Tools • AI Response Diagnostics: Instant offline root-cause troubleshooting for HTTP errors. • JSON Formatter: Beautify and minify JSON with syntax highlighting. • Crypto Suite: Base64 and AES 128/256 Encryption and Decryption utilities. • History & Collections: Auto-saves request history with search, export, and quick replay. 7. Modern UI & Dark Theme • Full Dark and Light theme parity with automatic system theme synchronization. • Clean, responsive interface optimized for all screen sizes. 8. 100% Private & Local-First Your API keys, tokens, requests, and cookies stay strictly on your device. Zero cloud sync, zero telemetry, and zero middleman servers.

Screenshots

Tester4 screens
ApiClient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tester at 4.7 against ApiClient's 1.0. Tester also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). ApiClient's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Tester sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and ApiClient 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

Tester holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tester has 601 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Tester's written reviews are positive against 100% of ApiClient's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tester ships an update every 2 days, ApiClient every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Tester versus ApiClient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTesterApiClient
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (601 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings601 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#180 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.716.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFJEDIAjaykumar Valand

Customer experience

Tester

All ratings601 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews327 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.1%

ApiClient

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tester

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Deleting all saved requests after updates
  • App launching to a black screen
  • Shortcuts integration not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for environment variables
  • Implement folders/collections management
  • Allow exporting/importing data as JSON
  • Provide more Shortcuts actions
  • Add ability to change app icon

ApiClient

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Tester

Subscriptions7
  • Tester Go Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Tester Go Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Tester Plus Monthly$7.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Tester Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Tester Go Yearly$35.991 Year
  • Tester Plus Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Tester Pro Yearly$200.001 Year
One-time1
  • Tester Plus Lifetime$89.99
1 purchases

ApiClient

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Tester free?
Tester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ApiClient free?
ApiClient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tester or ApiClient?
Tester is rated higher. Tester averages 4.7 out of 5 from 601 ratings, while ApiClient averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tester or ApiClient have ads?
ApiClient shows ads; Tester does not.
Which is updated more often, Tester or ApiClient?
Tester ships an update every 2 days, and ApiClient every 3 months. Most recently, Tester was updated on November 11, 2026 and ApiClient on November 7, 2026.

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