Comparison

API Zen vs SendMan

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

SendMan

This tool allows developers to build, test, and monitor APIs from any location. Organize requests, save collections, and debug efficiently by comparing responses and inspecting payloads.

Highlights
  • Build and test APIs
  • Monitor API performance
  • Organize requests and collections
  • Switch between environments
  • Run requests in sequence
  • Compare responses
  • Inspect headers and payloads
Features
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SendMan is a full-featured API client for iPhone and iPad — build, send, and test HTTP requests anywhere, without opening your laptop. Debug a REST endpoint on the train, test a GraphQL query between meetings, or inspect a live WebSocket: SendMan puts a complete API testing toolkit in your pocket. Built natively for iOS, it's fast, works offline, and is made for developers, QA engineers, and mobile teams who need real API tooling on the go. BUILD & SEND REQUESTS - Full HTTP request builder — GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE & more - Add headers, query params, and request bodies in seconds - Reuse {{environment}} variables across URL, headers, params & body - Write tests and validate responses automatically - Generate ready-to-use code from any request ORGANIZE YOUR WORK - Save and group requests into Collections - Switch between multiple Environments and configurations - Full request History with status codes and response times - Instant search across everything GO BEYOND REST - GraphQL — run queries, mutations, and subscriptions - WebSocket — test real-time connections live - Traffic Capture — intercept and inspect HTTP/HTTPS traffic in real time - Monitor — run requests on a schedule and watch performance DEVELOPER TOOLS - Mock Data — auto-generate realistic JSON to test your APIs - JSON Diff — compare two responses and spot every change instantly - Dashboard with success, failure, and average response-time metrics - Response insights, charts, and performance tracking FULL REQUEST CONTROL - Fine-tune timeouts, max response size, and HTTP version - Toggle SSL certificate verification for self-signed certs - SSL/TLS key logging for deep debugging - Light & dark themes plus custom color palettes PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your requests, history, and data stay on your device. SendMan works offline and never sits between you and your APIs. Privacy Policy: https://sendman.netlify.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

API Zen4 screens
SendMan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SendMan at every 2 weeks against API Zen's every 2 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. API Zen sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SendMan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

API Zen ships an update every 2 months, SendMan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
API Zen versus SendMan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI ZenSendMan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJaseem Valiya ValappilMohammad Imran Mia

In-app purchases

3 purchases

API Zen

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

SendMan

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads (Yearly)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is API Zen free?
API Zen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SendMan free?
SendMan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do API Zen or SendMan have ads?
Neither API Zen nor SendMan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, API Zen or SendMan?
API Zen ships an update every 2 months, and SendMan every 2 weeks. Most recently, API Zen was updated on October 2, 2026 and SendMan on October 3, 2026.

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