Comparison

API Zen vs Unix Timer

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

Unix Timer

Instantly access the current Unix timestamp with a live, full-screen clock. Customize the display with animated themes and colors. This native iOS app is designed for developers needing a fast and accurate timestamp tool.

Highlights
  • Instant timestamp copy
  • Full-screen live clock
  • Animated themes and colors
  • Swipe to change theme
  • iPhone and iPad support
Features
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Need the current Unix timestamp instantly? • Tap to copy timestamp instantly • Full-screen live Unix clock display • Beautiful animated themes and colors • Swipe to change theme • iPhone and iPad support Turn your iPhone or iPad into a developer's timestamp tool. Clean, fast, and accurate. Native Swift app designed specifically for iOS.

Screenshots

API Zen4 screens
Unix Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unix Timer at none against API Zen's 3. Unix Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). API Zen's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. API Zen sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Unix Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

API Zen ships an update every 2 months, Unix Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
API Zen versus Unix Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI ZenUnix Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaseem Valiya ValappilAndrew Moloney

In-app purchases

3 purchases

API Zen

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

Unix Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is API Zen free?
API Zen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unix Timer free?
Unix Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do API Zen or Unix Timer have ads?
Neither API Zen nor Unix Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, API Zen or Unix Timer?
API Zen ships an update every 2 months, and Unix Timer every 3 days. Most recently, API Zen was updated on October 2, 2026 and Unix Timer on October 14, 2026.

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