# Tester vs MonMate

The clearest difference is rating: Tester at 4.7 against MonMate's 2.5. Tester also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). MonMate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tester sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and MonMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tester holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tester has 595 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Tester's written reviews are positive against 50% of MonMate's.

Tester ships an update every 2 days, MonMate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tester | MonMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (595 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tester-super-intelligence/id1575521212/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monmate/id6503916588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **595** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **89.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 76 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.7 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [FJEDI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740595411) | [Pahlavan Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744432376) |

## What reviewers say

### Tester

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tester-super-intelligence/id1575521212)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #197 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app empowers developers to handle various API tasks on the go. It supports numerous protocols and request types, offering advanced features for GraphQL and WebSocket testing. Seamlessly manage requests, import collections, and even send API calls from your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Supports REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, SOAP, XML, HTTP/S, Comprehensive GraphQL editor, WebSocket testing tool, Flexible API call data encoding, Adjustable request settings (TLS, redirects, timeouts), Import requests/collections (curl, Swagger, OpenAPI), Apple Watch app for API requests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tester Go Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Tester Go Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Tester Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Tester Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Tester Plus Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Tester Pro Yearly | $200.00 | per year |
| Tester Plus Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and modern UI
- 🚀 Comprehensive and intuitive
- 🔓 No in-app purchases
- 🛠️ All-in-one dev tool
- 💡 Shortcuts integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and data loss after updates
- 🔍 Lack of cloud backup/sync
- 🔧 Difficult to manage requests/collections
- 🖱️ Editing issues with long keys
- 🌐 No IPv6 support

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### MonMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monmate/id6503916588)

Manage MongoDB databases with ease. Connect, organize, and edit collections and documents. Powerful query sorting and filtering capabilities simplify data retrieval for developers.

**Highlights:** Connection management, Collection handling, Document editing, Query sorting and filtering, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tester free?

Tester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MonMate free?

MonMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tester or MonMate?

Tester is rated higher. Tester averages 4.7 out of 5 from 595 ratings, while MonMate averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tester or MonMate have ads?

MonMate shows ads; Tester does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tester or MonMate?

Tester ships an update every 2 days, and MonMate every 2 months. Most recently, Tester was updated on October 30, 2026 and MonMate on October 24, 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.*