API Zen vs Embedded Helper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
API Zen
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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.
Embedded Helper
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | API Zen | Embedded Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jaseem Valiya Valappil | DONGSOO LEE |
In-app purchases
API Zen
- Thanks$3.99
- Thank you$5.99
- Thank you very much$7.99
Embedded Helper
- Remove Ads$1.99









