CRUD Client vs RequestLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CRUD Client
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Must have application for the developer! The simplest REST API Client for your device! Test your API endpoints with The CRUD Client
RequestLab
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RequestLab is a simple, free, multi-platform tool designed for HTTP API development, debugging, and testing. Run and test your various HTTP requests against your endpoints and check the results. It is intended as a native alternative to programs like Postman, Thunder Client, Bruno, etc. for Apple devices. You can run RequestLab on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro while enjoying the same functionality. Additionally, you have the convenience of sharing your requests between these devices using the import/export functionality. - Create and edit HTTP requests: GET, POST, HEAD, OPTIONS, DELETE, PUT, TRACE, CONNECT, PATCH - Supported authentication methods: Basic, Bearer - Import/Export from and to JSON format for sharing your request - No user tracking, no subscription, no login required. What happens on your device stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CRUD Client at daily against RequestLab's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CRUD Client ships an update daily, RequestLab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CRUD Client | RequestLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexey Siginur | Martin Albrecht |
In-app purchases
CRUD Client
No in-app purchases
RequestLab
No in-app purchases
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