Comparison

iCurlHTTP vs APN Settings

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

Head to head
About

iCurlHTTP

Test web server responses with cURL-like functionality on your iPhone or iPad. Simulate various browsers and inspect raw HTTP headers and HTML. Analyze network performance with detailed timing information.

Highlights
  • Simulate browser user-agents
  • Inspect raw HTTP headers and HTML
  • Support for GET, HEAD, POST, PUT, DELETE, OPTIONS, TRACE requests
  • SSL support with certificate info
  • History of tested URLs
  • Detailed HTTP timing analysis
  • HTTP/2 and IPv4/IPv6 support
Features
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HTTP Web Server Response Diagnostic Tool - Curl for iPhone and iPad iCurlHTTP is a simple, easy to use app that allows you to run MacOS/Linux-like cURL tests against URLs. It can simulate different web browsers (user-agents) to retrieve the raw HTTP headers and HTML response from web servers. ** GET, HEAD & POST Requests (GET, HEAD, POST, PUT, DELETE, OPTIONS and TRACE on iPad) ** SSL Support - https requests with basic certificate and handshake information ** Keeps a history of URLs tested with HEADER and POST data and provides them in a dropdown for easy repeated testing ** Simulates curl, iPhone, iPad, Safari, IE, Chrome and custom user-agent browsers ** Simple single-view interface with realtime result screen. ** iPhone and iPad support ** Verbose and Basic Detail ** HTTP Timing Details (Name Lookup, TCP Connect, SSL Handshake, First Byte and Total) ** Set custom User-Agent, Host Headers, Timeouts, HTTP Authentication, SSL Mode and POST Data ** Share Feature to send output to Clipboard, Printer and Email ** HTTP/2 Support ** IPv4 and IPv6 DNS Resolution with Option for Manual Address Resolution (via HOST:PORT:ADDRESS)

About

APN Settings

Access a comprehensive database of APN settings for mobile carriers worldwide. Easily find, create, and share network configurations for 2G, 3G, and 4G devices. Supports custom APN creation and favorites.

Highlights
  • Search APN by country, operator, or carrier
  • Create custom APN settings
  • Add APN to favorites
  • Share APN settings
  • 1200+ global APN settings
  • Supports 2G, 3G, 4G
Features
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APN Settings App includes apn details of almost every carrier/operator around the world. All apn are compatible with 2G, 3G and 4G phone with almost all operator , also every APN is include settings like carrier-name, apn-name, mcc-code, mnc-code, type like internet, mms, wap etc which also known as mobile network settings. Some key features of this app are: - Search APN by country wise - Search APN by operator wise - Search APN by carrier wise - If some APN are not exists then you can create your own custom APN - You can add APN in your favorite list so you can find out them easily - You can also share selected APN with your friends so they can get setting easily without installing app - 1200+ APN settings from word-wide various carrier providers. If you are not able to find your APN in list then you can drop us mail we will add this APN for you.

Screenshots

iCurlHTTP4 screens
APN Settings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iCurlHTTP at 84% against APN Settings's 0%. iCurlHTTP also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.8) and ads (none vs shown). APN Settings's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCurlHTTP holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCurlHTTP has 30 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of iCurlHTTP's written reviews are positive against 0% of APN Settings's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCurlHTTP ships an update every 7 months, APN Settings every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iCurlHTTP versus APN Settings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCurlHTTPAPN Settings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (30 ratings) — better1.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJason CoxSOFTPULSE INFOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

iCurlHTTP

All ratings30 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative8.9%

APN Settings

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

iCurlHTTP

No in-app purchases

None

APN Settings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCurlHTTP free?
iCurlHTTP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APN Settings free?
APN Settings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCurlHTTP or APN Settings?
iCurlHTTP is rated higher. iCurlHTTP averages 4.4 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while APN Settings averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.
Do iCurlHTTP or APN Settings have ads?
APN Settings shows ads; iCurlHTTP does not.
Which is updated more often, iCurlHTTP or APN Settings?
iCurlHTTP ships an update every 7 months, and APN Settings every 6 months. Most recently, iCurlHTTP was updated on October 22, 2026 and APN Settings on October 8, 2026.

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