API Zen vs Developer Browser Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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 โข Simple and intuitive request composer and viewer โข Supports headers, request parameters, request body with JSON, XML, raw input, forms with file, image attachments, multipart and binary data โข Organize endpoints into workspaces and projects โข Enable iCloud syncing when creating a new workspace. If syncing is disabled workspace will be created on device only. โข Seamless switching between local and iCloud workspaces โข Option to add custom HTTP methods per project โข Detailed response information which includes headers, cookies, metrics and connection information โข View raw response with syntax highlighting โข Preview HTML response output as web page โข View all response history โข SSL validation per request โข Environment group with variables per workspace with option to select different environment per request โข Supports dark mode โข Import/Export workspace data API Zen is free for use. The app accepts optional donations which supports the development work.
Developer Browser Pro
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Developer Browser is a focused web viewer designed for inspection and troubleshooting. Load any URL (or search from the address bar) and review what the page returns and what it does at runtime. Features:. Response headers at a glance. Capture the latest HTTP status, MIME type, and full header list. Console stream. View console output plus JavaScript errors and unhandled promise rejections with timestamps. DOM snapshot + search. Capture a structured DOM tree with tag, id/class hints, text preview, and a searchable path. Page source. Read and copy the rendered document HTML in a monospaced view. Audit deck. Quick structural and accessibility signals (headings, buttons, landmarks, language, unlabeled links, missing alt/labels) plus basic timing info. Cookies for the current host. See cookie name, value preview, domain/path, secure/session flags, and expiration. Session timeline. Keep a running list of captured responses as you browse. Use it for debugging, QA checks, and lightweight page reviews without leaving your browsing context.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: API Zen at Free against Developer Browser Pro's $1.99. API Zen also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Developer Browser Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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API Zen is free to download; Developer Browser Pro costs $1.99 up front. API Zen sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Developer Browser Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
API Zen ships an update every 2 months, Developer Browser Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | API Zen | Developer Browser Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jaseem Valiya Valappil | EyeOS Store Inc. |
In-app purchases
API Zen
- Thanks$3.99
- Thank you$5.99
- Thank you very much$7.99
Developer Browser Pro
No in-app purchases
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