RequestLab vs Caret Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RequestLab
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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.
Caret Editor
An AI-powered code editor designed for mobile devices. Write and edit code on your iPhone with intelligent assistance.
- AI-powered coding assistance
- Mobile code editing
- Runs on iPhone
- Vibe code anywhere
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An AI powered code editor that runs on your iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RequestLab at none against Caret Editor's 1. RequestLab also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Caret Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RequestLab asks for nothing beyond the download.
RequestLab ships an update every 3 weeks, Caret Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RequestLab | Caret Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Albrecht | Caleb Ouellette |
In-app purchases
RequestLab
No in-app purchases
Caret Editor
- 500 Credits$4.99
