Comparison

API Zen vs API Client

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

API Client

Test REST APIs directly from your mobile device. Paste URLs, select methods, and view detailed responses including status codes, headers, and formatted JSON. Manage environments, save requests, and even import/export cURL commands.

Highlights
  • Paste URL and send requests
  • Smart JSON viewer with search
  • Environment management
  • Collections and history
  • cURL import and export
  • API monitoring
  • Test suites and assertions
  • API docs generator
Features
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Test any API right from your phone. Paste a URL, hit send, see the response. API Client is a lightweight REST and HTTP tester. No account needed. No cloud sync. No setup. Just open the app and start testing. ā–ø JUST PASTE & SEND Enter any URL, pick a method (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE), and tap Send. See status codes, response time, headers, and formatted JSON — all in one view. ā–ø SMART JSON VIEWER Collapsible JSON tree with search, tap-to-copy, and syntax highlighting. Format or minify JSON with one tap. Build request bodies visually without typing raw JSON. ā–ø ENVIRONMENTS Switch between development, staging, and production with one tap. Each environment stores its own base URL, bearer token, API key, and custom headers. Use {{variables}} across all requests. ā–ø COLLECTIONS & HISTORY Save requests to collections. Pin favorites for quick access. Full history grouped by date with one-tap rerun. Search across all saved requests. ā–ø cURL IMPORT & EXPORT Paste any cURL command to import instantly. Export any request as cURL to share with your team or use in terminal scripts. ā–ø API MONITORING Set up automatic health checks for your endpoints. Get push notifications when an API goes down or degrades. Track incidents and recovery times. ā–ø TEST SUITES & ASSERTIONS Group requests into test suites. Add response assertions — validate status codes, check JSON fields, verify headers. Run all tests with one tap. ā–ø API DOCS GENERATOR Generate shareable PDF documentation for any endpoint — method, URL, headers, body, response samples, and status codes included. WORKS GREAT FOR • Developers testing REST APIs from anywhere • Students learning HTTP methods and API concepts • QA engineers validating endpoints • DevOps checking microservice health • Anyone who needs an API client on mobile WHY API CLIENT? This app runs entirely on your device. Your API keys and tokens stay on your phone. No sign-up required — just open and test. SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING • RESTPilot Pro Lifetime — $9.99, one payment • RESTPilot Pro Monthly — $1.99 per month, renews automatically • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • A subscription renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cosmovex.web.app/apps/restpilot/privacy-policy

Screenshots

API Zen4 screens
API Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: API Client at every 3 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 Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. API Zen sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and API Client sells 8 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, API Client every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
API Zen versus API Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI ZenAPI Client
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJaseem Valiya ValappilSahana A S

In-app purchases

3 purchases

API Zen

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

API Client

Subscriptions1
  • RESTPilot Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time7
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$5.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$7.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$9.99
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  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$11.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$13.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$15.99
  • Ad Free experience$19.99

Questions

Is API Zen free?
API Zen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is API Client free?
API Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do API Zen or API Client have ads?
Neither API Zen nor API Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, API Zen or API Client?
API Zen ships an update every 2 months, and API Client every 3 weeks. Most recently, API Zen was updated on October 2, 2026 and API Client on October 25, 2026.

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