Comparison

API Zen vs API Inspector for Postman

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€’ Simple and intuitive request composer and viewer β€’ Supports headers, request parameters, request body with JSON, XML, raw input, forms with file, image attachments, multipart and binary data β€’ Organize endpoints into workspaces and projects β€’ Enable iCloud syncing when creating a new workspace. If syncing is disabled workspace will be created on device only. β€’ Seamless switching between local and iCloud workspaces β€’ Option to add custom HTTP methods per project β€’ Detailed response information which includes headers, cookies, metrics and connection information β€’ View raw response with syntax highlighting β€’ Preview HTML response output as web page β€’ View all response history β€’ SSL validation per request β€’ Environment group with variables per workspace with option to select different environment per request β€’ Supports dark mode β€’ Import/Export workspace data API Zen is free for use. The app accepts optional donations which supports the development work.

About

API Inspector for Postman

Features
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API Inspector is a powerful API debugging and management tool designed for developers who need precision and speed. Whether you’re testing APIs, analyzing request performance, or organizing your collections, API Inspector gives you everything you need in one place. Key Features β€’ Collection Management: Organize and manage your API requests efficiently. β€’ Request Management: Create, edit, and send HTTP/HTTPS requests with ease. β€’ Import Support: Seamlessly import collections from Postman or cURL commands. β€’ Export Options: Export requests as executable cURL commands for sharing or automation. β€’ Send History: Track and revisit your previous requests anytime. β€’ Detailed Metrics: Gain deep insights into request performance, including: - Request & Response header/body size - DNS lookup duration - Connection time - TLS handshake duration - Full request & response duration Why Choose API Inspector? β€’ Clean, developer-friendly interface β€’ Advanced performance analytics for optimization β€’ Full compatibility with Postman and cURL workflows If you have any questions about the app, or requests for features you would like to see, just write a short review or use the button inside the app to contact me. Get more support on https://www.whalesgrowth.top API Inspector Pro Subscriptions You can subscribe for API Inspector Pro Subscriptions to all features and content offered for purchase within the app. API Inspector Pro offers subscriptions. The subscription prices are: (i) Weekly Subscription ($2.99 / Week) (ii) Monthly Subscription ($5.99 / Month) (iii) Yearly Subscription ($34.99 / Year) Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. The prices are in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Our app is functional without purchasing an Auto-Renewable subscription, and you can use all the unlocked content after the subscription expires. Q: How do I restore the subscriptions on new devices? A: You can tap the 'Restore' button on the subscription page. Privacy Policy: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/pp/ Terms of Service: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/tos/

Screenshots

API Zen4 screens
API Inspector for Postman4 screens

Verdict

The call

API Zen and API Inspector for Postman are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. API Zen sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and API Inspector for Postman sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
API Zen versus API Inspector for Postman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI ZenAPI Inspector for Postman
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better14.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaseem Valiya Valappil小玲 ηŽ‹

In-app purchases

3 purchases

API Zen

One-time3
  • Thanks$3.99
  • Thank you$5.99
  • Thank you very much$7.99
3 purchases

API Inspector for Postman

Subscriptions3
  • API Inspector Rest Pro$2.997 Days
  • API Inspector Bot Pro$5.991 Month
  • API Inspector Capture Pro$34.991 Year

Questions

Is API Zen free?
API Zen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is API Inspector for Postman free?
API Inspector for Postman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do API Zen or API Inspector for Postman have ads?
Neither API Zen nor API Inspector for Postman shows ads.

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