Comparison

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.

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

About

Developer Browser Pro

Features
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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.

Screenshots

API Zen4 screens
Developer Browser Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
API Zen versus Developer Browser Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI ZenDeveloper Browser Pro
PriceFree โ€” better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaseem Valiya ValappilEyeOS Store Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

API Zen

One-time3
  • Thanks$3.99
  • Thank you$5.99
  • Thank you very much$7.99
None

Developer Browser Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is API Zen free?
API Zen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Developer Browser Pro free?
Developer Browser Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do API Zen or Developer Browser Pro have ads?
Neither API Zen nor Developer Browser Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, API Zen or Developer Browser Pro?
API Zen ships an update every 2 months, and Developer Browser Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, API Zen was updated on October 2, 2026 and Developer Browser Pro on October 1, 2026.

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