Comparison

Developer Tools vs Rest Mate

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

Head to head
About

Developer Tools

This app consolidates over 30 essential developer utilities into a single, offline application. It provides tools for formatting, encoding, decoding, generating data, and testing code snippets without needing an internet connection. Enjoy a privacy-first approach with a one-time purchase and extensive customization options.

Highlights
  • Over 30 offline developer tools
  • JSON formatter and converter
  • Base64 encoder/decoder
  • Fake data generator
  • Regular expression evaluator
  • REST API client
  • Customizable themes and highlighting
Features
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Exabox puts over 30 essential developer utilities in a single offline app. Stop searching for random websites every time you need to format JSON, decode Base64, generate dummy data, or test a regular expression. AVAILABLE TOOLS: • Backslash Escaper/Unescaper • Base64 Encoder/Decoder • Color Formats Converter • Cookie Builder • Cookie Parser • Date & Time Parser • Fake Data Generator • Hash Generator • Hexadecimal Encoder/Decoder • HTML Escaper/Unescaper • JSON Formatter • JSON/YAML/TOML/GSON Converter • JWT Token Parser • Math Expression Evaluator • Number Base Converter • QR Code Generator • Regular Expression Evaluator • REST API Client • Text Comparator • Text Inspector • Text Transformer • Timezone Comparator • URL Builder • URL Encoder/Decoder • URL Parser • UUID Parser & Generator BENEFITS: • Works 100% offline - your data stays on your device • Privacy-first approach with no data collection • One-time purchase, no subscriptions • 60+ app themes and 90+ code highlighting options • Instant tool search functionality Get all your dev tools in one secure, professional workspace.

About

Rest Mate

Features
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Rest Mate is the lightweight, native HTTP client designed for mobile developers. Whether you are debugging a backend issue while away from your desk or testing a new API endpoint on the fly, Rest Mate provides a clean, powerful interface to interact with REST APIs directly from your iOS device. Built entirely with SwiftUI, Rest Mate is fast, responsive, and feels right at home on your iPhone. KEY FEATURES: Powerful Request Composer Support for GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and PATCH methods. Easily add Headers and JSON Body parameters. Auto-formatted JSON response viewing. Real-time request logging for debugging connection issues. Environment Management Define global variables (e.g., {{BASE_URL}}, {{API_KEY}}) for different environments like Dev, Staging, and Production. Switch environments instantly with a single tap. Use dynamic variables in your URLs, Headers, and Body. mb Collections & Organization Save your frequently used requests for quick access. Group requests into Collections (folders) to keep your workspace tidy. History view to track recent activity. Native & Private 100% Native SwiftUI interface. All data is stored locally on your device using Core Data. No accounts or logins required. Rest Mate is the perfect companion for Mobile Developers, Backend Engineers, and QA Testers.

Screenshots

Developer Tools4 screens
Rest Mate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rest Mate at none against Developer Tools's 1. Rest Mate also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Developer Tools's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price and ads 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. Developer Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rest Mate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Developer Tools ships an update every 6 weeks, Rest Mate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Developer Tools versus Rest Mate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeveloper ToolsRest Mate
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlberto MalagoliAbdul Salam Waqar Ahmed

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Developer Tools

One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99
None

Rest Mate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Developer Tools free?
Developer Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rest Mate free?
Rest Mate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Developer Tools or Rest Mate have ads?
Neither Developer Tools nor Rest Mate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Developer Tools or Rest Mate?
Developer Tools ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rest Mate weekly. Most recently, Developer Tools was updated on October 6, 2026 and Rest Mate on October 11, 2026.

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