API Zen vs APIOrbit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
API Zen
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API Zen brings the convenience of HTTP API endpoint testing on the go. With its intuitive request composer and detailed response information, it helps developers test endpoints with ease. Main features โข Simple and intuitive request composer and viewer โข Supports headers, request parameters, request body with JSON, XML, raw input, forms with file, image attachments, multipart and binary data โข Organize endpoints into workspaces and projects โข Enable iCloud syncing when creating a new workspace. If syncing is disabled workspace will be created on device only. โข Seamless switching between local and iCloud workspaces โข Option to add custom HTTP methods per project โข Detailed response information which includes headers, cookies, metrics and connection information โข View raw response with syntax highlighting โข Preview HTML response output as web page โข View all response history โข SSL validation per request โข Environment group with variables per workspace with option to select different environment per request โข Supports dark mode โข Import/Export workspace data API Zen is free for use. The app accepts optional donations which supports the development work.
APIOrbit
This native client allows developers to send and test REST and GraphQL requests on iPhone and iPad. It features an AI assistant for generating code, documentation, and mock data, along with robust debugging and media preview capabilities.
- AI-powered code generation
- REST and GraphQL request testing
- JSON viewer and search
- API documentation generation
- Postman collection import
- Offline support
- Media preview
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A fast, native REST & GraphQL client with AI assistant, built for iPhone and iPad. APIOrbit helps you send requests, debug responses, test endpoints, and generate documentation โ all with AI. Import your Postman collections, explore data in a powerful JSON viewer, and keep everything in sync with iCloud. Unlike browser-based tools, APIOrbit is built entirely native. It handles large responses seamlessly, lets you preview images, PDFs, video, audio, and live streams right inside the app, and works offline with your synced collections. KEY FEATURES REST & GraphQL Send any HTTP method. Configure headers, query params, authentication, and all body types โ JSON, form URL-encoded, multipart with file attachments, and binary. Full GraphQL support with query editor and variables. AI Assistant Generate data models in 9 languages โ Swift, TypeScript, Kotlin, Java, Python, C#, Go, Rust, and Dart. Customize generation settings per language. Create mock request bodies, API documentation, and response summaries. JSON Tree & Search Explore complex responses in a structured, searchable tree. Find any key or value instantly. Filter with JSONPath expressions. Copy any node or value with a tap. API TESTING Turn any request into a test. Attach expectations โ status code, response time, headers, JSON values via JSONPath, or body contents โ and APIOrbit checks them automatically after every run. JSON bodies are compared structurally (key order is ignored), with content-type-aware matching for XML, HTML, and text. Get an instant pass/fail badge on each response and a dedicated Tests tab with full expected-vs-actual details, or run every request in a collection at once for a complete pass/fail summary. Import Collections Import from Postman (v2.0/v2.1), OpenAPI 3.x, Swagger 2.0, and cURL. Switch from Postman in seconds โ your docs come along too. Media Preview View images, PDFs with page navigation, video, audio, and HLS streams directly in the app. No export needed. Debugging & Metrics Monitor DNS lookup, TLS handshake, request and response timing, content size, SSL details, and network protocol. See per-step metrics for every redirect in a chain. iCloud Sync Collections sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro automatically. Collection Variables Define reusable variables for URLs, headers, auth fields, and body โ applied at execution time. Authentication Basic Auth, Bearer Token, and API Key โ with header or query placement. Accessibility Full VoiceOver support across the entire app. Dynamic Type. Dark mode. Get started today โ build, test, and debug with APIOrbit. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: APIOrbit at every 9 days against API Zen's every 2 months. API Zen's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. API Zen sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and APIOrbit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
API Zen ships an update every 2 months, APIOrbit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | API Zen | APIOrbit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro โ better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jaseem Valiya Valappil | Stanislav Makushov |
In-app purchases
API Zen
- Thanks$3.99
- Thank you$5.99
- Thank you very much$7.99
APIOrbit
- API Orbit Premium - Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- API Orbit Premium - Annually1 Month trial$49.991 Year
- API Orbit Premium - Lifetime$99.99







