API Zen vs Firelog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 • Simple and intuitive request composer and viewer • Supports headers, request parameters, request body with JSON, XML, raw input, forms with file, image attachments, multipart and binary data • Organize endpoints into workspaces and projects • Enable iCloud syncing when creating a new workspace. If syncing is disabled workspace will be created on device only. • Seamless switching between local and iCloud workspaces • Option to add custom HTTP methods per project • Detailed response information which includes headers, cookies, metrics and connection information • View raw response with syntax highlighting • Preview HTML response output as web page • View all response history • SSL validation per request • Environment group with variables per workspace with option to select different environment per request • Supports dark mode • Import/Export workspace data API Zen is free for use. The app accepts optional donations which supports the development work.
Firelog
Manage your Firebase projects directly from your phone. Browse Firestore, monitor Cloud Functions, inspect storage, and track production activity without needing a laptop. Perfect for developers needing Firebase tools on the go.
- Manage Firebase projects on mobile
- Browse and edit Firestore data
- Monitor Cloud Functions and logs
- Inspect Cloud Storage
- Manage user authentication
- Track production activity and alerts
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Firelog is the mobile Firebase admin dashboard that lets you manage your Firebase projects directly from your phone. Browse Firestore, manage users, monitor Cloud Functions, inspect storage, and track production activity — without opening a laptop. Perfect for developers who need Firebase tools on the go. Fix data, reset passwords, clean up storage, monitor deployments, and keep an eye on production while you’re on the couch, at lunch, or waiting for coffee. The Mobile Firebase Dashboard Developers Have Been Waiting For Firelog turns your phone into a powerful Firebase admin console with native performance and developer-focused tools. Firestore Editor • Browse collections and documents • Create, edit, and delete data • Full field type support (timestamps, geopoints, arrays, maps, null) • Navigate nested subcollections Authentication Manager • Search Firebase users instantly • View sign-in providers and account metadata • Disable or delete accounts • Reset user passwords Cloud Functions Monitoring • View deployed functions across regions • Inspect function logs and invocations • Monitor failure rates and errors • Trigger Firebase deploy actions (Pro) Cloud Storage Manager • Browse bucket folders • Inspect file metadata and size • Upload or delete files • Preview images inside the app Firebase Hosting • View hosting sites per project • Browse deployment history • Inspect release versions and channels Realtime Database • Navigate JSON node trees • Explore nested data structures • View node values inline Firebase Extensions • View installed extension instances • See extension status and metadata • Monitor updates and instance health Remote Config • View all parameters • Inspect conditional overrides • Monitor current config state App Check • See enforcement status across services • Quickly audit security configuration Live Firebase Monitoring Stay informed about what’s happening in production. Firelog includes smart alerts that notify you about important Firebase events. Push alerts include: • New authentication users • Auth sign-up spikes • Cloud Functions failures • Function recovery alerts • Function error-rate surges • Weekly activity digest Notifications link directly to the correct screen so you can react instantly. Designed for Real Firebase Developers Firelog is built by developers who use Firebase daily. Examples of real workflows: • Fix Firestore data from your phone • Delete storage files during deployments • Monitor Cloud Functions while away from your laptop • Track authentication spikes in real time Your Firebase dashboard now fits in your pocket. Pro Subscription Unlock advanced Firebase tools: • Deploy functions and hosting • Offline action queue • Advanced alerts • Bulk actions • Unlimited Firebase projects Plans available monthly or annually with a free trial. Cancel anytime. Privacy & Security Your Firebase access stays secure. • Tokens never leave your device • Sensitive data stored in iOS Keychain • No third-party ad tracking Firelog is an independent Firebase client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google LLC. Privacy Policy https://www.firebasemobileapp.com/privacy Terms of Service https://www.firebasemobileapp.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Firelog at fortnightly against API Zen's every 2 months. Firelog also leads on chart position (#60 vs unranked). API Zen's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). 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. API Zen sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Firelog sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
API Zen ships an update every 2 months, Firelog fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | API Zen | Firelog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (42 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 42 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | #60 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jaseem Valiya Valappil | Valet Hero LLC |
In-app purchases
API Zen
- Thanks$3.99
- Thank you$5.99
- Thank you very much$7.99
Firelog
- All Access$2.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
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- Flash Sale$12.996 Months
- All Access$12.991 Year
- Annual Plan$19.991 Year
- Annual Plan$34.991 Year
- Annual Plan$49.991 Year
- All Access$19.99
- All Access$29.99
- Lifetime$79.99









