Comparison

RequestLab vs Sceyt Chat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RequestLab

Features
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RequestLab is a simple, free, multi-platform tool designed for HTTP API development, debugging, and testing. Run and test your various HTTP requests against your endpoints and check the results. It is intended as a native alternative to programs like Postman, Thunder Client, Bruno, etc. for Apple devices. You can run RequestLab on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro while enjoying the same functionality. Additionally, you have the convenience of sharing your requests between these devices using the import/export functionality. - Create and edit HTTP requests: GET, POST, HEAD, OPTIONS, DELETE, PUT, TRACE, CONNECT, PATCH - Supported authentication methods: Basic, Bearer - Import/Export from and to JSON format for sharing your request - No user tracking, no subscription, no login required. What happens on your device stays on your device.

About

Sceyt Chat

Features
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Sceyt Chat Demo for iOS showcases the power of the Sceyt Chat API, SDKs, and UI Kits for building real-time messaging and in-app communication. This demo app allows developers, product teams, and decision makers to explore how scalable chat, group messaging, voice & video calls, and file sharing can be seamlessly integrated into mobile applications. With Sceyt, you can deliver WhatsApp-like chat, Slack-style collaboration, or dating app messaging experiences without months of in-house development. Key Features • One-to-One & Group Messaging – Direct chats and community conversations. • Delivery & Read Receipts – Know when your messages are delivered and read. • Typing Indicators – Real-time engagement feedback. • Rich Media Sharing – Images, videos, voice notes, documents. • Customizable UI Kit – Tailor chat screens to your brand style. • Scalable Channels – From private chats to communities with thousands of users. • Low Latency & High Reliability – Built on Sceyt’s proprietary real-time messaging protocol. Why Sceyt? Sceyt enables developers to integrate chat, calling, and collaboration into their apps faster and at lower cost. Save 6–12 months of development and up to $50K+ in infrastructure costs by using our CPaaS platform with flexible pricing. This iOS demo app is for evaluation and testing only. To learn more about integrating Sceyt Chat into your app, visit sceyt.com.

Screenshots

RequestLab4 screens
Sceyt Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RequestLab at every 3 weeks against Sceyt Chat's every 8 months. Sceyt Chat's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RequestLab ships an update every 3 weeks, Sceyt Chat every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
RequestLab versus Sceyt Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRequestLabSceyt Chat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin AlbrechtSceyt

In-app purchases

None

RequestLab

No in-app purchases

None

Sceyt Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RequestLab free?
RequestLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sceyt Chat free?
Sceyt Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RequestLab or Sceyt Chat have ads?
Neither RequestLab nor Sceyt Chat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RequestLab or Sceyt Chat?
RequestLab ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sceyt Chat every 8 months. Most recently, RequestLab was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sceyt Chat on October 16, 2026.

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