Comparison

API Bot vs RequestLab

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

Head to head
About

API Bot

This tool empowers mobile developers to build and test APIs directly on their devices. It leverages on-device machine learning to analyze API results and identify patterns, while also allowing for the creation and management of various request types and data formats.

Highlights
  • On-device machine learning for API result analysis
  • Build GET, POST, PUT, DELETE requests
  • Manage headers and data
  • Create and edit JSON/XML files
  • Organize requests into groups
  • Share requests with teams
Features
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API Bot is a supercharged API development tool for your phone. It now uses machine learning right on your device to help you build better APIs. What this means for you: ∙ Analyze API results: Use machine learning to find patterns, trends, and potential problems in your API responses, all on your phone. ∙ Build any request: Create requests of all types (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and manage headers, data, and more with ease. ∙ Mobile development on the go: Build and test APIs from anywhere, right on your phone. ∙ Stay organized: Save your requests in groups and share them with your team. ∙ Work with data: Create and edit JSON and XML files to test responses or mock data for your endpoints. API Bot combines the power of machine learning with a mobile-friendly experience to help you build strong APIs faster.

About

RequestLab

Features
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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.

Screenshots

API Bot4 screens
RequestLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RequestLab at none against API Bot's 1. RequestLab also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. API Bot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RequestLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

API Bot ships an update every 4 weeks, RequestLab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
API Bot versus RequestLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI BotRequestLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRabin Apps LLCMartin Albrecht

In-app purchases

1 purchases

API Bot

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

RequestLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is API Bot free?
API Bot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RequestLab free?
RequestLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do API Bot or RequestLab have ads?
API Bot shows ads; RequestLab does not.
Which is updated more often, API Bot or RequestLab?
API Bot ships an update every 4 weeks, and RequestLab every 3 weeks. Most recently, API Bot was updated on September 11, 2026 and RequestLab on September 7, 2026.

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