Comparison

API Zen vs RepoFlow

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

Head to head
About

API Zen

Features
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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.

About

RepoFlow

Run a lightweight package repository server directly on your iPhone or iPad. Easily test, demo, or develop locally with support for Docker, Maven, and PyPI. Explore packages and manage them on your local network without external infrastructure.

Highlights
  • On-device package repository server
  • Supports Docker, Maven, PyPI
  • Push, pull, and explore packages
  • Local network access
  • No account required
  • Portable development setup
Features
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RepoFlow App lets you run a lightweight package repository server directly on your iPhone or iPad, making it easy to test, demo, or develop locally without external infrastructure. The app supports hosting Docker, Maven, and PyPI repositories directly on your device, allowing you to push, pull, and explore packages over your local network. It is ideal for developers who want a simple, portable setup for experiments, CI testing, demos, or offline work. You can also explore RepoFlow, a powerful package repository manager that supports Docker, npm, PyPI, Maven, NuGet, and more. Browse repositories, learn about features, and see how RepoFlow helps developers and teams manage packages with ease, all from within the app. No account is required.

Screenshots

API Zen4 screens
RepoFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RepoFlow at none against API Zen's 3. API Zen's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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 Zen sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. RepoFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

API Zen ships an update every 2 months, RepoFlow monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
API Zen versus RepoFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI ZenRepoFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaseem Valiya ValappilTomer Cohen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

API Zen

One-time3
  • Thanks$3.99
  • Thank you$5.99
  • Thank you very much$7.99
None

RepoFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is API Zen free?
API Zen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RepoFlow free?
RepoFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do API Zen or RepoFlow have ads?
Neither API Zen nor RepoFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, API Zen or RepoFlow?
API Zen ships an update every 2 months, and RepoFlow monthly. Most recently, API Zen was updated on September 15, 2026 and RepoFlow on September 19, 2026.

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