Comparison

API Zen vs Embedded Helper

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

Embedded Helper

Features
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Embedded Helper is designed to boost the productivity of firmware developers and MCU engineers. Access pinout references instantly and generate C code automatically. [Key Features] 1. Arduino Pinout Reference - Instantly check pin diagrams for most popular Arduino boards (Uno, Nano, Mega, etc.). - No need to search the web for pin maps every time. 2. C Code Generator - JSON to C Struct: Instantly convert JSON data into ready-to-use C structures. 3. Display & Font Tools - Dot Matrix Editor: Draw icons or fonts on a grid and generate C arrays (Hex/Bin) for your GLCD/OLED drivers. 4. Color Converter - RGB888 to RGB565: Convert standard color codes to 16-bit formats used in TFT LCDs. 5. Number System Converter - Real-time conversion between HEX, BIN, and DEC. - Visualize bit-level data efficiently.

Screenshots

API Zen4 screens
Embedded Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: API Zen at none against Embedded Helper's shown. On price, update cadence, 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 Embedded Helper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
API Zen versus Embedded Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI ZenEmbedded Helper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaseem Valiya ValappilDONGSOO LEE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

API Zen

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

Embedded Helper

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is API Zen free?
API Zen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Embedded Helper free?
Embedded Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do API Zen or Embedded Helper have ads?
Embedded Helper shows ads; API Zen does not.
Which is updated more often, API Zen or Embedded Helper?
API Zen ships an update every 2 months, and Embedded Helper every 2 months. Most recently, API Zen was updated on September 15, 2026 and Embedded Helper on September 10, 2026.

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