Comparison

ApiClient vs ROS

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

ROS

Features
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ROS2 Sensor turns your iPhone or iPad into a fully-featured ROS2 sensor node. Using native DDS communication, it publishes real-time sensor data directly to your ROS2 network — no rosbridge or middleware required. Supported sensors: - IMU (accelerometer + gyroscope) — sensor_msgs/Imu - GPS location — sensor_msgs/NavSatFix - Camera — sensor_msgs/CompressedImage - Barometer — sensor_msgs/FluidPressure - LiDAR point clouds — sensor_msgs/PointCloud2 (Pro devices) - ARKit 6DOF pose tracking — geometry_msgs/PoseStamped Perfect for robotics researchers, hobbyists, and developers who want to leverage the high-quality sensors in their Apple devices for ROS2 projects. Use your phone as an IMU, a mobile camera, a GPS source, or even a LiDAR scanner for your robot. Requires a local network with ROS2 nodes to communicate with.

Screenshots

ApiClient4 screens
ROS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ROS at none against ApiClient's 1. ROS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). ApiClient's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). On price 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. ApiClient sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ROS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ApiClient ships an update every 3 months, ROS every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ApiClient versus ROS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApiClientROS
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAjaykumar ValandBurf Development

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ApiClient

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
None

ROS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ApiClient free?
ApiClient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ROS free?
ROS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ApiClient or ROS have ads?
ApiClient shows ads; ROS does not.
Which is updated more often, ApiClient or ROS?
ApiClient ships an update every 3 months, and ROS every 2 days. Most recently, ApiClient was updated on October 11, 2026 and ROS on September 29, 2026.

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