# API Zen vs Firelog

The clearest difference is update cadence: Firelog at fortnightly against API Zen's every 2 months. Firelog also leads on chart position (#75 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | API Zen | Firelog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firelog-firebase-console-app/id6744783540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **42** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#75** |
| Size | 7 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jaseem Valiya Valappil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714873997) | [Valet Hero LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780020867) |

## What reviewers say

### API Zen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/api-zen/id6471152115)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thanks | $3.99 | one-time |
| Thank you | $5.99 | one-time |
| Thank you very much | $7.99 | one-time |


### Firelog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firelog-firebase-console-app/id6744783540)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #183 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Flash Sale | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| All Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| All Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| All Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is API Zen free?

API Zen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Firelog free?

Firelog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do API Zen or Firelog have ads?

Neither API Zen nor Firelog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, API Zen or Firelog?

API Zen ships an update every 2 months, and Firelog fortnightly. Most recently, API Zen was updated on September 15, 2026 and Firelog on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*