Comparison

ApiClient vs SQL Database Manager DB Client

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

Head to head
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.

About

SQL Database Manager DB Client

This app is a mobile SQL code editor and database client. It allows users to connect to MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite databases, write and execute queries, and manage data. It also serves as a learning resource for practicing SQL skills.

Highlights
  • Connect to MySQL, Postgres, SQLite
  • Write and execute SQL queries
  • Code completion and syntax highlighting
  • Create, modify, delete database objects
  • Export data in JSON or CSV
  • Built-in database for practice
Features
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SQL CodePad: The Ultimate SQL Editor and Database Client Do you want to learn, practice, and master SQL? Do you need a powerful, easy-to-use tool to run and edit SQL queries? Do you want to connect to multiple databases and manage your data with a few taps? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then SQL CodePad is the app for you! SQL CodePad is a SQL code editor and database client for mobile devices. It allows you to connect to MySQL, Postgres, and SQLite databases, and perform various operations on your data. You can create, modify, and delete tables, views, indexes, and triggers and export your data in JSON or CSV format. SQL CodePad also helps you write and execute SQL queries with ease. It features code completion, code snippets, syntax highlighting, and error checking. You can run multiple queries at once, and view the results in a table. SQL CodePad is not only a tool, but also a learning resource. You can practice your SQL skills with the built-in database. SQL CodePad is the ultimate SQL editor and database client for anyone who wants to learn, practice, and master SQL. Whether you are a beginner, a student, a developer, a data analyst, or a data scientist, SQL CodePad will help you unleash the power of SQL on your mobile device. Download SQL CodePad today and start your SQL journey! Note that some features like MySQL and Postgres connections are available only with the Developer upgrade.

Screenshots

ApiClient4 screens
SQL Database Manager DB Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ApiClient at 100% against SQL Database Manager DB Client's 0%. SQL Database Manager DB Client's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ApiClient sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SQL Database Manager DB Client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQL Database Manager DB Client holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQL Database Manager DB Client has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of ApiClient's written reviews are positive against 0% of SQL Database Manager DB Client's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ApiClient ships an update every 5 months, SQL Database Manager DB Client every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ApiClient versus SQL Database Manager DB Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApiClientSQL Database Manager DB Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.2 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAjaykumar ValandCloudbit d.o.o.

Customer experience

ApiClient

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SQL Database Manager DB Client

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ApiClient

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
2 purchases

SQL Database Manager DB Client

Subscriptions2
  • Developer Upgrade$2.997 Days
  • Developer Yearly Upgrade$17.991 Year

Questions

Is ApiClient free?
ApiClient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQL Database Manager DB Client free?
SQL Database Manager DB Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ApiClient or SQL Database Manager DB Client?
SQL Database Manager DB Client is rated higher. ApiClient averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SQL Database Manager DB Client averages 4.2 from 11 ratings.
Do ApiClient or SQL Database Manager DB Client have ads?
Both ApiClient and SQL Database Manager DB Client show ads.
Which is updated more often, ApiClient or SQL Database Manager DB Client?
ApiClient ships an update every 5 months, and SQL Database Manager DB Client every 4 weeks. Most recently, ApiClient was updated on September 9, 2026 and SQL Database Manager DB Client on September 20, 2026.

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