ApiClient vs Code Block
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Code Block
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Convert your code to an image and share it easily. If you write code in a code block, it changes to a neat code image. [function] - Language automatic detection - Code highlighting - Image conversion function - Share function
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code Block at none against ApiClient's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. ApiClient sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Code Block asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ApiClient | Code Block |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ajaykumar Valand | CREATIVE JOO Inc. |
In-app purchases
ApiClient
- Remove ads$1.99
Code Block
No in-app purchases
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